Light up the Night with Solar Lighting
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Ahhh, the power of the sun…
Nothing beats setting a path a glow without using electricity, which means easy installation and no wires to deal!
Today’s solar lights typically use LEDs, or light emitting diodes, which are very long lasting, durable and safe (no mercury and they don’t heat up much). A small photovoltaic panel atop the light absorbs sunlight during the day, converts it to electricity and powers the battery to provide hours of light after dark.
A wide array of styles is available from garden centers, hardware & home improvement stores and online retailers. Colors range from bright white, amber or multi-colored. The uses for solar lighting are endless! Check it out:
- Accent lighting
- Decorative/Whimsical
- Fence post cap lights
- Flag pole lights
- House address number lights
- Lamp posts
- Lanterns
- Paper lanterns
- Path / walkway lighting
- Patio umbrella lights
- Pool lights
- Porch lights
- Spot lighting
- Step lights for decks, outdoor stairways (Moonrays 95028 Mini Deck Light pictured above)
- String lights
Tag(s): Energy, Greening the Home, Money Saving, The Great Green Outdoors
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