What’s Involved in Solar Lighting?
Inside the solar light you’ll find an LED which is the source of illumination. It’s very energy efficient and can withstand 10,000 hours of usage. Photo cells make up the solar panels which take the energy from the sun. Therefore they must be able to receive daylight so that there is enough charge to work at night. You can even have solar lights which have light sensors built-in. These are useful if you want the lights to turn on automatically when it gets dark. Ideas for Using Your Solar Powered Lights Creatively So you spent lots of time thinking about how your garden should be landscaped and now you need to be creative with your lighting. Here are some ideas you may want to consider. • Remember to use different types of lighting in different parts of the garden. All lighting types have their own uses. • For ponds you can use a floating lamp to make your pond stand out. • Table top solar lanterns are great in areas where you are eating and sitting. • If you want more security for you