Description
OEM-ready, plug-and-play circuit boards for solar street light assemblers across India. Each card combines a solar charge controller with a DC LED driver on one compact PCB — supporting LiFePO4, Li-ion, and Lead Acid batteries with PIR / Radar motion sensor dimming and multi-zone timer control. Designed and manufactured in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh by IIT alumni.
For Solar Street Light Assemblers & OEM Manufacturers: India’s solar street light market is growing at over 18% annually, driven by PM Surya Ghar Yojana, Smart Cities Mission, and MNRE rural electrification schemes. Thousands of system assemblers across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu procure driver cards and assemble them into complete luminaries for supply to municipalities and contractors.
Systellar’s driver cards use terminal block connectors throughout — no soldering required. Bulk pricing available for 50+ units. Custom configurations on request.
Are you specifying a complete solar street light system? Learn more in our complete solar street light guide — including how driver cards work within integrated and all-in-one systems, MPPT vs PWM selection, and battery chemistry guidance.
What Is a Solar Street Light Driver Card?
A solar street light driver card is a single printed circuit board (PCB) that integrates two critical functions into one compact unit: a solar charge controller (managing battery charging from the solar panel) and a DC-DC LED driver (powering the LED luminaire from the battery). Combining both functions on one card eliminates the need for two separate components — reducing cost, wiring complexity, and assembly time.
Systellar manufactures two variants:
- MPPT Solar Street Light Driver Card — synchronous buck converter, >95% conversion efficiency, dual LED driver output up to 60W. Ideal for premium and high-wattage solar street lights.
- PWM Solar Street Light Driver Card — 3-stage charging, 9W–45W range, 12V 5A / 8A models. The cost-effective choice for standard solar street light assemblies.
MPPT Solar Street Light Driver Card >95% Efficiency
The MPPT driver card uses a synchronous buck converter MPPT topology — the most efficient charge controller architecture available — to deliver over 95% conversion efficiency. It features a dual LED driver output supporting up to 60W total LED load, making it suitable for high-wattage integrated solar street lights where maximum battery runtime and luminaire output both matter.
MPPT Driver Card — Key Features
- MPPT algorithm: Synchronous buck converter — highest efficiency topology
- Conversion efficiency: >95% — more energy from the same solar panel
- Solar panel input: Up to 24V DC open circuit voltage
- LED driver output: 18V–36V DC (factory set), dual output — up to 60W total
- Battery chemistries: LiFePO4, Li-ion, Lead Acid — field programmable
- Motion sensor dimming: PIR sensor or Radar sensor supported
- Timer-based intensity control: Multiple zones from sunset to sunrise
- LED working hours: Programmable zones from sunset to sunrise
- Operation: Dusk-to-dawn automatic — no manual switching
- Connectors: Terminal blocks throughout — no soldering required
- Form factor: Compact PCB card — fits standard SSL luminary housings
- Protections: Resettable fuse (short-circuit), reverse polarity
- Indicators: Battery charging LED, low battery LED
- Humidity: Suitable for high-humidity and coastal environments
- Warranty: 2 years
MPPT Driver Card — Full Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Charge controller type | MPPT — Synchronous buck converter |
| Conversion efficiency | >95% |
| Solar panel input voltage (Voc) | Up to 24V DC |
| LED driver output voltage | 18V–36V DC (factory set) |
| Max LED wattage | Up to 60W (dual LED driver output) |
| LED driver outputs | Dual output |
| Battery chemistries supported | LiFePO4, Li-ion, Lead Acid |
| Battery profile programming | Programmable per chemistry |
| Motion sensor support | PIR sensor or Radar sensor |
| LED intensity zones | Multiple programmable zones |
| Working hours control | Multiple zones, sunset to sunrise |
| Operation mode | Dusk to dawn automatic |
| Connector type | Terminal blocks — no soldering required |
| Short-circuit protection | Resettable fuse |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| Status indicators | Battery charging LED, low battery LED |
| Humidity rating | Suitable for high-humidity environments |
| Form factor | Compact PCB card |
| Warranty | 2 years |
PWM Solar Street Light Driver Card >91% Efficiency
The PWM driver card uses proven 3-stage PWM charging (Boost, Absorption, Trickle) to deliver reliable, cost-effective performance for standard solar street light assemblies in the 9W to 45W range. Available in two charge controller ratings — 12V 5A for 9W–15W lights and 12V 8A for 18W–45W lights — it covers the full range of budget and mid-range solar street light products used in India’s mass-market segment.
PWM Driver Card — Key Features
- PWM charging stages: 3-stage — Boost, Absorption, Trickle charging
- Product power range: 9W to 45W solar street light
- Charge controller rating (9W–15W): 12V 5A
- Charge controller rating (18W–45W): 12V 8A
- LED driver output: 18V–36V DC (factory set)
- Battery chemistries: LiFePO4, Li-ion, Lead Acid — field programmable
- Motion sensor dimming: PIR sensor or Radar sensor supported
- Auto-dim after operation: After 4 hours or 6 hours (selectable)
- Timer-based intensity control: Multiple zones from sunset to sunrise
- LED working hours: Programmable zones from sunset to sunrise
- Operation: Dusk-to-dawn automatic — no manual switching
- Connectors: Terminal blocks throughout — no soldering required
- Protections: Resettable fuse (short-circuit), reverse polarity
- Indicators: Battery charging LED, low battery LED
- Humidity: Suitable for high-humidity and coastal environments
- Warranty: 2 years
PWM Driver Card — Full Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Charge controller type | PWM — 3-stage charging |
| Product power range | 9W to 45W solar street light |
| Charge controller rating (9W–15W) | 12V, 5A |
| Charge controller rating (18W–45W) | 12V, 8A |
| LED driver output voltage | 18V–36V DC (factory set) |
| Battery chemistries supported | LiFePO4, Li-ion, Lead Acid |
| Battery profile programming | Programmable per chemistry |
| Charging stages | 3-stage: Boost, Absorption, Trickle |
| Motion sensor support | PIR sensor or Radar sensor |
| Auto LED dimming | After 4 hours or 6 hours (selectable) |
| LED intensity zones | Multiple programmable zones |
| Working hours control | Multiple zones, sunset to sunrise |
| Operation mode | Dusk to dawn automatic |
| Connector type | Terminal blocks — no soldering required |
| Short-circuit protection | Resettable fuse |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| Status indicators | Battery charging LED, low battery LED |
| Humidity rating | Suitable for high-humidity environments |
| Warranty | 2 years |
MPPT vs PWM Solar Street Light Driver Card — Which Should You Choose?
Both cards support all battery chemistries, PIR/Radar motion sensing, multi-zone timer control, and plug-and-play terminal block assembly. The decision comes down to the LED wattage of your solar street light and how much efficiency premium you need.
| Feature | MPPT Driver Card | PWM Driver Card |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion efficiency | >95% | >91% |
| Charge controller type | MPPT synchronous buck converter | PWM 3-stage charging |
| Max LED wattage | Up to 60W (dual driver) | Up to 45W |
| LED driver outputs | Dual output | Single output |
| Solar panel input (Voc) | Up to 24V DC | Standard 12V panel |
| Charging stages | Continuous MPPT tracking | Boost, Absorption, Trickle |
| Battery chemistries | LiFePO4, Li-ion, Lead Acid | LiFePO4, Li-ion, Lead Acid |
| PIR / Radar motion sensor | Both supported | Both supported |
| Auto LED dimming | Multi-zone programmable | After 4hr or 6hr (selectable) |
| Multi-zone timer control | Yes | Yes |
| Terminal block connectors | Yes — no soldering | Yes — no soldering |
| Humidity resistance | High-humidity rated | High-humidity rated |
| Best suited for | Premium SSL, 30W–60W, LiFePO4 systems, longer night operation | Standard SSL, 9W–45W, cost-sensitive and budget projects |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Who Buys Systellar Solar Street Light Driver Cards?
These driver cards are a B2B product. Our customers are companies and professionals who assemble or service solar street lights — not end consumers. If you fall into any of the categories below, these cards are designed for your requirements.
- Solar street light assemblers OEM manufacturers who build complete solar street light luminaries and need reliable driver cards in bulk quantities
- System integrators Project companies supplying to municipalities, gram panchayats, and government contractors across India
- EPC contractors Engineering, Procurement & Construction firms executing MNRE, Smart Cities, and state-level solar street light tenders
- Repair & maintenance services Technicians replacing failed driver cards in installed solar street lights under AMC or warranty
- Solar product distributors Wholesale distributors supplying driver cards to assemblers and electricians across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
- R&D and institutions Engineering colleges, solar research labs, and prototype developers building custom solar lighting systems
Applications — Where Are These Driver Cards Used?
- Integrated (all-in-one) solar street lights — Driver card sits inside the all-in-one luminary housing where panel, battery, driver, and LED are combined in a single unit
- Semi-integrated solar street lights — Separate panel and battery on pole; driver card inside the LED luminary enclosure
- Village and rural electrification — MNRE and gram panchayat projects requiring reliable solar lighting with LiFePO4 batteries
- National Highway and road lighting tenders — High-wattage (30W–60W) MPPT driver card applications for NH solar lighting projects
- Colony and housing society lighting — Residential society projects requiring PIR motion sensor for energy-saving operation
- Industrial and campus perimeter lighting — Factory boundary walls, warehouse compounds, and institutional campus perimeter applications
- Smart Cities and municipality projects — Urban local body tenders requiring MNRE-compliant, multi-zone programmable solar street light systems
- Solar garden and pathway lighting — Low-wattage (9W–15W) PWM driver card applications for parks, garden paths, and decorative outdoor lighting
Why Choose Systellar Solar Street Light Driver Cards?
There are several driver card manufacturers in India — most concentrated in Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gujrat. Here is what differentiates Systellar’s offering:
- IIT alumni engineering: Designed by IIT-trained power electronics engineers — not reverse-engineered from imported boards
- >95% MPPT conversion efficiency: Synchronous buck converter topology delivers among the highest efficiencies available in Indian-made driver cards
- Dual LED driver output (MPPT card): Supports up to 60W total LED load without an external driver — unique in this price segment
- Universal battery support: Both cards support LiFePO4, Li-ion, and Lead Acid — one card works across your entire product range regardless of battery chemistry
- Plug-and-play terminal blocks: No soldering required anywhere. Reduces assembly time and eliminates solder-joint field failures
- Programmable for all battery chemistries: Charging profiles are field-configurable — no need to order separate SKUs for lithium vs lead acid variants
- Made in Meerut, UP — North India: Fast dispatch to UP, Delhi NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar and all of North and Central India
- Bulk pricing from 50 units: Attractive per-unit pricing with consistent lead times for established OEM accounts
- Custom configurations available: Output voltage, current rating, battery chemistry defaults, and motion sensor type can be factory-configured to your product specification
- 2-year warranty: Industry-standard warranty with Hindi-language support from our Meerut technical team
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a solar street light driver card and how does it work?
A solar street light driver card is a combined PCB that integrates a solar charge controller and a DC-DC LED driver on a single board. The charge controller section manages charging of the battery from the solar panel — using either MPPT or PWM algorithms. The LED driver section converts the battery’s DC voltage into a constant-current supply to drive the LED luminaire.
By combining both functions on one card, assemblers eliminate two separate components, reduce wiring, and simplify luminary assembly. Systellar’s driver cards use terminal block connectors throughout — no soldering required.
What is the difference between MPPT and PWM solar street light driver cards?
The MPPT driver card uses a synchronous buck converter MPPT algorithm achieving >95% conversion efficiency. It also features a dual LED driver output supporting up to 60W — suitable for premium and high-wattage solar street lights (30W–60W LED). MPPT delivers more energy from the same solar panel, extending battery runtime especially during cloudy days or shorter winter daylight hours.
The PWM driver card uses 3-stage PWM charging (Boost, Absorption, Trickle) with >91% efficiency, optimised for the 9W–45W range. It is the cost-effective choice for standard and budget solar street light models.
Which battery types are compatible with Systellar driver cards?
Both the MPPT and PWM driver cards support LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate), Li-ion (Lithium-ion), and Lead Acid batteries. The battery chemistry is programmable — the card is configured at the factory to deliver the correct charging profile (end-of-charge voltage, absorption voltage, trickle voltage) for each chemistry. The same driver card SKU works across all battery types in your product range.
Do the driver cards support PIR motion sensor dimming?
Yes. Both the MPPT and PWM driver cards support dimming using either a PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor or a Radar sensor. When no motion is detected the LED dims to a lower programmed intensity. When motion is detected the LED brightens to full or a higher programmed level. This extends battery backup duration significantly and is required in most MNRE-aligned solar street light specifications. Dimming level and sensor type are selectable during commissioning.
What LED wattage can these driver cards support?
The MPPT driver card features a dual LED driver output with 18V–36V DC output range (factory set), supporting up to 60W total LED load. The dual output allows two LED arrays or a single high-wattage LED module to be driven from one card.
The PWM driver card is rated for solar street lights in the 9W to 45W range, with LED driver output also in the 18V–36V DC range (factory set).
Are these cards available for bulk and OEM orders?
Yes. Systellar supplies driver cards directly to solar street light assemblers, OEM manufacturers, EPC contractors, and distributors across India. Bulk pricing is available for orders of 50+ units. Custom configurations — battery chemistry profiles, LED driver output voltage, motion sensor parameters — are available for established OEM customers. Contact us at +91-9568004455 or email [email protected] for a quotation.
Can the driver cards be used in humid or outdoor luminary enclosures?
Yes. Both driver cards are designed and tested for use in high-humidity environments — suitable for installation inside outdoor solar street light luminary enclosures across all Indian climatic zones including coastal, high-rainfall, and monsoon-affected areas.
Where can I buy Systellar solar street light driver cards in India?
Driver cards are available directly from our Meerut, Uttar Pradesh facility with pan-India shipping. To place an order or request samples, contact us at +91-9568004455, email [email protected], or use the enquiry form on this page. We supply to assemblers across UP, Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and all major solar manufacturing clusters in India.
Get Bulk Pricing for Solar Street Light Driver Cards
Contact our North India sales team for bulk quotes, sample requests, and OEM customisation. Pan-India shipping from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Minimum order 10 units; samples available.