Solar Lights Reviews

Solar glode light

So you have decided that you want to get some solar path lights for your walkway or solar accent lights for your garden. Maybe you want solar security lights to ward off potential trespassers. You have read my guide on how to choose outdoor solar lights, so you have a really good idea of what type(s) of lights you need. So where do you buy them?

I know this reads like a sales pitch, but stay with me here. I have no problem with you going to your local home improvement store and picking out . . . → Read More

How to Choose Outdoor Solar Lights

Solar Landscape Lights

When choosing outdoor solar lights, it is all about application, application, application. This is the biggest consideration when deciding on a particular light.  Let’s consider what goes into a solar light.

First, you have a photovoltaic cell that captures the light. The bigger the cell, the more light it can capture and convert to energy. Size is not everything though.  The biggest factor when dealing with solar cells is the efficiency.  That is where the biggest advancements in technology are happening.

Next, you need something that stores the energy. Most solar lights use nickel cadmium batteries for energy storage. Next you . . . → Read More