Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com announced the addition of the SPLED-5 solar powered area light with rechargeable 12-hour run time battery. The light can be surface mounted or affixed to a pole or rail, according to the company.

The 8-watt solar panel powers a 5-watt LED light that dims and brightens automatically based on an integrated motion detector. An integrated day and night sensor will trigger the light to come on in dim mode once the ambient light reaches a low lumens threshold, like late evening or dusk.

Larson Electronics said the SPLED-5 solar powered LED light, measuring 16-in. by 13-in., is designed to provide small area illumination. During daylight hours the 8-watt solar panel recharges the internal lithium ion batteries. At night, the 5 watt LED solar light will provide 12 hours of low illumination over 200 square feet. Once someone approaches the lit area, the integrated motion detector will increase the intensity of the LED light in the same area. At high intensity, users can expect 8 hours of illumination, the company said.

“This solar powered, rechargeable LED light is ideal for operators who need a reasonable amount of illumination in areas where access to established electric power is limited or costly to implement,” said Rob Bresnahan, of Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com. “From a commercial standpoint, job site security, remote utility locations and other temporary or low access areas are ideal applications for the SPLED-5 solar powered, rechargeable LED light. Plus, there is the added benefit of high vibration. With a list price of $456, operators’ return on investment will be immediate, since they don’t need to pay an electrical contractor or change bulbs.”