Solar Lighting vs Low Voltage Landscape Lighting

By Steve
solar landscape lighting

While considering adding landscape lighting to your home, you have likely done research that has led you towards either solar lights or low voltage lighting.  If you have read any of the other posts on this site, you likely know how fond I am of the solar variety.  Be that as it may, it is important that you understand the benefits (and drawbacks) of both.  The last thing I want you to do is go out and buy a bunch of solar lights that are not going to work for you, based on my assertion that they are the . . . → Read More

Solar Lights 101

By homeandgardensolar
solar lights

The following is a guest post by homeandgardensolar

You may or may not have heard about a PV. With our current focus on finding alternative energy you will probably hear about PV’s in the future. PV stands for photovoltaic. This is the smallest element that converts sunlight into electrical energy. PV’s are also called solar cells. At this time solar cells are being used in many developing countries to help provide solar electrical energy through solar panels, actually helping to replace conventional electrical supply at a great cost savings You can find many blogs these days about how a PV panel plus a battery is . . . → Read More

Six Little Known Facts About Solar Lights

By Tim
solar landscape light

The following is a guest post from Tim

Despite the fact that self contained solar lights use relatively mature technology, they are surprisingly underused in the typical homeowner’s garden. One of the key causes of this is the lack of knowledge about the types of solar lights now commercially available. The range of styles and models out there mean that any garden should be able to benefit from some type of solar lighting used to highlight a feature, illuminate an area, or just add a little ambience. Following is a list of facts and tips about this great method of . . . → Read More