How Do You Install Solar Landscape Lights?
Solar landscape lighting is an environmentally friendly way to illuminate your yard and garden for security, safety and aesthetic reasons. According to www.lowes.com, solar lighting is powered by energy absorbed “from sunlight and converts it into electrical power that is stored in highly efficient rechargeable batteries.” Solar lighting does not require cords or wiring, making it easy to install. The only disadvantage of solar lighting is the level of brightness seen when compared to hard-wired landscape lighting: King County (Wash.) Department of Natural Resources describes it as “a limited amount of light–enough to mark a trail but not enough to illuminate activities.” Decide which style of lighting will work best for your needs as space allows. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, some lights are purchased as self-contained units with both solar panel and light together. These types of lights require a sunny location. Other lights feature solar panels separate from the ligh
