The solar container capacitor lights up but the light does not turn on

If the solar charging light does not illuminate, inspect the power source, ensure adequate sunlight exposure, clean the panel, check for wiring issues, and consider battery replacement. Check your solar panel first—nine times out of ten, dirt, leaves, or shade are blocking the sunlight your fixture needs to charge. I learned this the hard way when my entire pathway lighting system “died” last fall, only to discover a thin film of pollen had cut charging efficiency by 70%. Here’s a quick summary of the five most common reasons solar lights fail — plus how you can fix them: We’ve been making solar lights here in China for years, and we’ve seen it all. If your solar lights have stopped working, the fix is usually simple — and it won’t cost you much. Today, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide for how to fix solar lights in 12 easy steps.