Power cuts? Solar lights and portable power stations guide for Iraq
Short answer
For the yard, door and street, a solar light with a motion sensor that switches on by itself at night. For the home during cuts, a small solar system or a portable power station that runs lights and charges phones. For trips and emergencies, a rechargeable flashlight, ideally with a power bank.
Power cuts are part of daily life. Solar and rechargeable lights keep your home from going dark. This guide explains the types and ends with a comparison of everything we sell at today’s prices.
Outdoor solar lights
- They charge from the sun and light up at night by themselves.
- With a motion sensor: light when someone passes, saving the battery.
- With a remote: choose the mode and brightness.
- Including a street light, a 12 LED light, a camera shaped wall light and a light on an extendable stand.
For the home during cuts
- Small solar system: 12 V battery, solar panel and bulbs, like the Ruay RA47.
- Portable power station: a big battery with outlets that charges from the grid or the sun, like DENX and Gizzu.
- Solar power bank with light: small, for emergencies and trips.
Flashlights
- A small rechargeable USB C flashlight with a hook.
- A zoom flashlight with a battery display.
- A search light with a handle and side light.
- A neck light for working at night.
What to check
- Where you will use it: outside, inside or travelling.
- Capacity: the bigger the battery, the longer it runs.
- Charging: sun, grid or both.
- Placement: a solar light needs direct sun.
Compare the products
Lighting & solar
Free delivery across Iraq in 24 to 48 hours, cash on delivery and a 30-day return guarantee.
Questions
Does a solar light need electricity or wiring?
No, it charges from the sun by day and lights up at night by itself; most have a motion sensor and remote. It screws onto the wall.
How long does a portable power station run?
It depends on the battery capacity and the power of what you plug in. Check the capacity and outputs on each page, and use it for lights, phones and small devices.
Does a solar light work in winter?
It charges less on cloudy days, so it lights for less time. Place it where it gets direct sun for the most hours.
What is the sensor for?
It lights only when it senses movement, which saves the battery and scares off strangers.
Is delivery free and how do I pay?
Delivery is free to every governorate of Iraq in 24 to 48 hours, you pay cash on delivery, and you have a 30-day return guarantee.