Solar lights have become much more popular in the last few years. They used to have a reputation as cheap, plastic pieces of junk that didn’t put out much light. Newer technologies in solar cells have increased not only the length of time that they burn, but also the wattage of the bulbs they can power, resulting in light outputs that can match the traditional low-voltage versions.
Longer Lasting And More Powerful Lights
If an area gets several hours of sun each day, it is a candidate for solar lights. Although it varies by the wattage of your bulbs and by your energy storage capacity, 5-7 hours of sun per day should power your lights most of the night. Most companies will make this information available to you either on their packaging or their web sites.
They Don’t Have To Be Located Near An Electrical Outlet
Not having to run wiring for traditional outdoor lighting gives you much more freedom in choosing where to place your lights. You can put them in remote corners that would be difficult to light otherwise. If you have a few acres, the money that you save by not having to buy huge amounts of wire, and the larger transformers necessary for longer runs, will pay for several more light fixtures.
You Can Do It Yourself Without Danger
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With low–voltage landscape lighting, you either have to hire an electrician, or be willing, and able, to make the electrical connections yourself. For some people, this isn’t a problem; they’ll jump right in and learn the wiring aspect without a second thought. Others would never dream of playing with electricity. This isn’t a consideration with solar garden lights. The majority of the lights are a single piece that you either push in the ground or mount on a wall or post. Some of the more sophisticated lights will have a solar cell that is separate from the light itself, but attached by a wire. Even these will come pre-wired and it is just a matter of mounting both pieces.
Solar Lights Are Better For The Environment And Your Wallet
Solar lights will not increase your monthly electric bill. For some, this is the best reason for choosing solar outdoor lighting. Although low-voltage lights don’t use a large amount of electricity, they do use some, and that ultimately shows up on your monthly bill. When you choose solar lights, you are choosing to use a free, renewable, natural resource that helps reduce your overall carbon footprint.
Solar lighting may very well be the easiest way to enhance your landscape, your wallet and your environment all at the same time.
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