Comments for The Solar Lights Site

Comment on Solar Lights- Solar Security Lights A Must For Every Home! by Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:29:01 +0000

Let’s take an example from each extreme of the spectrum. Solar security lights are very bright, but are only meant to stay lit for a couple of minutes at a time, when they detect activity around.

Comment on Solar Patio Lights by Steve

Steve — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:39:43 +0000

My name is Steve and I did quite a bit of research on solar lights. With a little bit of research and a little smart shopping your patio can be beautifully lit by with solar lighting.

Comment on Solar Lights FAQ by admin

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:38:33 +0000

Lanny,

The average consumer will not take care of his solar lights the way you do!
By removing the rechargeable batteries, cleaning the contacts and stocking your solar lights inside during winter time you are considerably extending their life-span.
Regarding the rechargeable batteries, according to my experience 2 years before replacement is very good.

Comment on What are Solar Driveway Lights? by admin

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:25:03 +0000

Bryan,

I’m not sure where you can find exactly the same solar driveway lights but you can check some other models at http://www.clean-energies.org/Solar-Path-Lights_c_39.html

Comment on Installing Your Solar Garden Lights: Not As Easy As You Think! by admin

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:53:18 +0000

Tony,

Maybe The solar garden light is located in the shade. In this case he photocell triggers the light during the day and the battery is too low at night.
Try to install your solar light in a sunny location and see what happens.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting Technology by admin

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:10:10 +0000

Hi Anco,

Thanks for sharing. I’m publishing your post so people who are interested in your hybrid solar system can contact you directly.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting Technology by Anco Blazev

Anco Blazev — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:15:54 +0000

We are small engineering firm in AZ, specializing in solar power generation since 1975. Our hybrid (CPV/T) system produces simultaneously electricity and hot water. Electricity is generated by concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) modules with >40% efficiency. Since we use very high concentration (525 times the sun energy over small areas) the CPV solar cells get very hot (over 300C if not cooled down) so we cool them via coolant (water or glycol) which keeps them operating at high efficiency. At the same time the liquid is heated up to 180F and can be used in open or closed loop heating systems.

We believe that our hybrid CPV/T system could be successfully used in your mix of commercial and industrial applications and marketed as a very efficient use of solar energy in a number of states and countries. The benefits of such “marriage” are numerous, including taking full advantage of the present day energy credits and subsidies.

Anco Blazev, Ch.E.
President & CTO
SolarTech of AZ
480-381-7502

Comment on Solar Spot Lights by admin

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:44:57 +0000

Hi Reg,

For this kind of application we always recommend a very bright solar light. You can go without hesitation for the 108 LEDs solar flood light at http://www.clean-energies.org/Solar-Flood-Light-108-LEDs_p_14.html this solar light is designed to illuminate large areas, signs, statues, etc.

Hope this helps

Comment on Solar Spot Lights by Reg Martin

Reg Martin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:36:27 +0000

Can you recommend a type/brand of solar to illuminate a very large tree? Have read many on-line reviews but cannot decide which would work best shining up into such a large tree.

Thanks for your help!

Comment on What are Solar Driveway Lights? by Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:45:37 +0000

I am looking for the ones in the photo. Where can I find them

Comment on Installing Your Solar Garden Lights: Not As Easy As You Think! by Tony

Tony — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:58:30 +0000

Why does one of my solar lights go on during the day and not at night
Thank you
Tony Lizotte

Comment on Solar Lights FAQ by Lanny Cyr

Lanny Cyr — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:54:35 +0000

“What kind of maintenance should I expect for them”. This is from one of your FAQ questions above. You say that the batteries will last the lifetime of the fixture. Do you stand by that? We have solar lights for pathways at our seasonal (summer)lake cabin. We have to replace batteries about ever 2 years. We bring them all in in the fall, remove the batteries and clean everything. In the spring we again clean the collector install the batteries and let them charge for a few sunny days prior to turning them on. The lights are not abused. Again we get maybe 2 years out of the batteries – which are expensive!!!! Suggestions? Lanny Cyr

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting – the Future of Solar Lights by admin

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:19:39 +0000

They do require some cleaning, but not as often as you might think. Then again, I guess it would depend upon the environment in which they are installed.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting – the Future of Solar Lights by T. Jones

T. Jones — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:58:14 +0000

Nothing is mentioned about the maintenance of the solar receptors. I can imagine that they would need to be cleaned nearly every day to keep their efficiency up.

Comment on The Path to Parity – The Evolution of Solar Technology by admin

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:05:00 +0000

I have seen them around for quite a while actually, and the folks that I have spoken with there seem knowledgeable and professional. As with any company, however, I always recommend researching them on your own.

Comment on Solar Pool Lights Make Evenings More Memorable by solar guy enthusiast

solar guy enthusiast — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:17:41 +0000

Good informative article. You have some small unique items that look to enhance a home and after the initial investment, there is no monthly utility bill. We take our sun too much for granted. Solar lights can certainly make a difference and like the writer says can keep our planet healthy.

Comment on The Path to Parity – The Evolution of Solar Technology by Dave D.

Dave D. — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:35:56 +0000

I have been following the advancements in solar technology for some time now. I read your post and took a look at the Sun Run Home site and was interested in what they have to offer. Do you know first hand if they are a reliable vendor? I have a solar site that promotes solar products but not installation vendors. Do you recommend these guys?

Thanks.

Dave D.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting – the Future of Solar Lights by Paul

Paul — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:18:43 +0000

This would be good for large buildings such as shopping malls, which have the space to put the pannels, but until they get more efficent so we can have smaller dishes then most people would not have the space – I guess like solar panels now they would pay for themselves over time, but they would need to be really cheap for them to be taken up on mass

Comment on Are Solar Post Lights An Economical Decision? by Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:33:27 +0000

Like Stan, I have a bit of an issue getting sufficient light to the panels, but it’s not trees being the problem, it’s where I live.

I’m in the northern part of Canada, and we don’t get a lot of daylight for 2/3′s of the year, so the light emitted from these is pretty feeble.

However, in our short summer, where we get 18-19 hours of daylight, they’re awesome!

Bruce

Comment on Solar Lighting vs Low Voltage Landscape Lighting by Peter

Peter — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:02:39 +0000

Hi Steve. I recently bought a few solar led light for some flower beds near my house. They worked so well that I bought a few more for the backyard. There is not enough sunlight to charge these lights as the yard is too well shaded. I noticed that the lights in the diplay at the store are wired for demo purposes. Any idea how I can convert thesse lights to low voltage? Each light has one rechargeable AA battery. Thanks.

Comment on Solar Yard Lights – A Good Idea? by Tony

Tony — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:39:02 +0000

Some great advice, especially as I’ve been looking into solar lighting options for my garden. I particularly like the “ease of installation” you mentioned.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting – the Future of Solar Lights by Douglas

Douglas — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:39:16 +0000

Why can the sunlight not be brought into a multi-story building? Do the fiber optic bundles not carry light in a bundle that can be bent around rood edges and into a lower story?

M. A. Douglas

Comment on Are Solar Post Lights An Economical Decision? by Stan Horst

Stan Horst — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:14:44 +0000

I love living in the woods…except when it comes to the ability to use solar energy. Unfortunately, the trees surrounding us make it impossible to use these types of landscape lights. I did try one last year, but found out quickly that the amount of sunlight in your intended location IS an important factor to consider.

All that said, if you do have enough sunlight, this is definitely the way to go!

Stan Horst
Publisher: BetterBenches.com

Comment on Best Selling Solar Garden Lights by Max Miller

Max Miller — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:06:01 +0000

There really are many reasons to install solar garden lights when you are looking for a good source of outdoor garden lighting. My favorite part is that they are eco-friendly which in turn makes them more affordable.

Comment on Solar Deck Lights by admin

admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:16:35 +0000

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