Important Attributes

Application	Road	Material	Stainless steel
Types	Square, Taper, Polygonal, Dual-Arm, Single-Arm, Round, Octagon	Origin	Jiangsu, China
Thickness	3M-12M	Product weight (kg)	90
Characteristics	Waterproof, high brightness, durable, easy to install, and environmentally friendly	Surface treatment	Hot-dip galvanizing, powder coating
Lighting solution services	Lighting distribution and circuit design, auto CAD design drawings, engineering installation services	Wind-resistant	180 km/h, 200 km/h
Warranty period (years)	5 years	Product name	Lamp Pole
Keyword	Street light pole	Size	custom size
Color	Customer's Request	Material	Q235, Q345, Iron, Steel
Surface treatment	Hot Hip Galvanization	Application	Highway, Road
Style	Morden	OEM/ODM	Accepted
Design	OEM ODM

Product Introduction

1. Wind Load and Structural Integrity

The most critical difference is how the pole handles wind.

Standard Pole: Supports a small LED fixture with a negligible surface area. Wind passes around it easily.

Solar Pole: Supports large Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels. These panels act like "sails" on a ship, catching massive amounts of wind.

The Engineering Result: To prevent the pole from snapping or vibrating excessively (which can damage internal electronics), a solar pole typically requires a wall thickness 0.5mm to 1.5mm thicker than a standard pole of the same height.

2. Top-End Mounting Hardware

The "head" of the pole is completely different:

Standard Pole: Usually ends in a simple "tenon" or "spigot" to slide the lamp arm on.

Solar Pole: Features a specialized Solar Bracket Seat. This is often a heavy-duty reinforced platform or a rotatable sleeve that allows the solar panel to be tilted at specific angles (e.g., 15°, 30°, or 45°) to maximize sunlight absorption based on the project's latitude.

3. Internal Component Housing

Solar poles often double as storage units:

Battery Compartments: For split-type solar systems, the pole may feature a welded battery bracket mid-shaft or an enlarged base to house the battery box.

Wiring Complexity: Solar poles must accommodate thicker DC cables, charge controllers, and sometimes sensors. The internal "wiring path" must be smoother to prevent insulation chafing during the higher-than-average pole swaying caused by the panels.

4. Reinforced Foundation and Base Flange

Because the center of gravity is much higher on a solar pole (due to the heavy panels at the top), the "Lever Effect" at the base is significantly stronger.

The Flange: Decano solar poles use oversized base flanges with additional gussets (triangular support plates) welded at the base to prevent "metal fatigue."

The Anchor Bolts: The J-bolts used in the concrete foundation for solar poles are typically longer and have a wider spread to counteract the "overturning moment" caused by wind hitting the panels.

Comparison Summary Table

Feature	Standard Light Pole	Solar Light Pole
Primary Load	Vertical (Gravity)	Lateral (Wind Pressure)
Surface Area	Low	High (due to PV Panels)
Wall Thickness	Standard (e.g., 3.0mm–4.0mm)	Reinforced (e.g., 4.0mm–5.0mm+)
Top Attachment	Lamp Arm / Tenon	PV Panel Mounting Frame
Wiring	Simple AC Grid Wire	DC Cables + Controller + Sensors

Specification

Product Name	Lamp Pole
Size	Customized size
Pole height	Street lamp poles range from 3 meters to 20 meters, Solar street lamp poles range from 4 meters to 16 meters
Shape	Circular, octagonal, straight, square, single-arm, double-arm, polygon
Material	Q235, Q345, iron, steel
Powder coating	Pure polyester powder coating, and the color can be selected according to the RAL color card standard.