How to Camouflage Solar Panels in a Residential Environment
When homeowners are first approached about putting solar panels on their house, a number of concerns inevitably pop up, ranging from cost to installation to the appearance on an..
Eco-Friendly Building with Solar Powered Parking Lot Lights
Looking to build a new place of business or take over an existing building that has no lighting available? Well, there is something you can do that will keep costs low, provide a..
Difference of a Solar Street Light vs. Traditional Light
More solar street lights are being installed worldwide and are slowly taking over as the way to illuminate the streets at night, but what are their differences? Why are solar..
How to Protect Your LED Solar Lights from Theft and Vandalism
With the increasing costs of energy and the jump in demand for a renewable energy alternative, solar is increasingly being a commodity worth investing in. Making sure your systems..
Why Uniformity Is Important For Solar Street Lights
Ever drive down a road and there is a whole stretch of lights, but all you see are small circles of light on the ground every hundred feet or so and nothing in between? This..
5 Reasons to Install Solar Panels
Nowadays, sustainable uses of energy are being focused on a lot. With that usage of renewable and unconventional energy resources are more concentrated upon as compared to the..
What Light Pollution Means to the Future of Lighting
Ever look at a map from a satellite in orbit? Notice all the lights that you can see. What about looking up at night to find the stars in the sky? How much do you not see due to..
How Does A Solar Light Work? From Big to Small Solar Lights
Whether you are talking about the small garden stake lights you find at any big box store or a commercially produced solar lighting system, they provide the same functionality...
Benefits of Off Grid Solar Power Light Systems
There are two types of commercial lighting systems, grid-powered and off-grid powered. Solar-powered light systems that are off-grid provide different benefits to grid-tied light..
What Is EPA and Why Does It Matter for Solar Lighting Design
EPA stands for Effective Projected Area and is used to help design poles for applications in the solar lighting industry, including solar lighting system design, construction, and..
Advantages of Solar Power Lights at Government Facilities
The US Government decided years ago to make their military bases and government facilities as green as possible. Reducing energy and fuel usage, becoming energy independent by..
A New Way to Think About Lumens and Watts
I keep being asked to meet the Lumens or Watts from a HPS, MH, or just about any other type of light, but this isn’t comparing apples to apples. This is trying to compare apples..