Light up that Double Sided Sign with a Single Solar System
Not all signs face one direction or are single-sided. Some are sideways along a roadway to show information to people traveling in either direction. There are also ones that show..
Solar Powered Pizza Oven for Fun with Kids
Have you ever wondered what you could do with that leftover pizza box when all the pizza has been scarfed out of it? Most of us will just toss it in the trash or recycling bin but..
Honoring Veterans by Illuminating Freedom Rock with Solar
Recently, SEPCO took part in supplying Eagle Scout David S. with solar lighting for a project he did for his local Eagle Scout troop in Greenfield Iowa. Out on Hwy 25 stands an..
Why a Minimum of Five Days Autonomy is Important for Solar
I am often asked why a minimum of five days of autonomy is used when sizing off-grid solar power systems for lighting or remote power locations are used, so I figured I’d write a..
Wildlife Friendly Lighting is Vital for the Safety of Nature
We all have lights outside at night, both at our homes and places of business. Even communities provide lighting for their travelers throughout streets, parking lots, signs, and..
Solar Pavilion Lighting for Parks and Public Spaces
Pavilions installed in parks and public spaces provide a great place to gather for parties, a place to have a picnic, meet people, or just find some shade and a place to sit and..
Using Solar Outdoor Bollard Lighting for Pathways
Recently we worked with a local park and recreation department to complete a solar outdoor bollard lights project for their pathway around a covered playground area. The bollards..
What You Need To Know About Light Distribution Patterns
When talking about lighting, one thing that seems to get forgotten a lot is the fixture’s distribution pattern. Every fixture, even globe lights, has a distribution pattern. The..
Recent Advances In Green Technology
Attempting to make the world an improved and pollution-free place to live is not a straightforward task, and there are no settled principles. This is one of the tests we confront..
4 Important Steps to Ensure Your Solar Lights Stand Up
You have made the final purchase, and your solar lights are coming. Here are some tips before you install the light systems to make sure they stand up to the test of time. Have..
23 Fun Facts about Solar Panels That You Need To Know
Here are 23 fun facts about solar panels that we wanted to share with our readers. Why, you ask? Because we needed a break and wanted to provide you with something fun to read...
The Many Uses of Discharge Lamps for Lighting Purposes
What are some of the main uses for discharge lamps? This type of lamp involves an internal electrical discharge being created between two electrodes in a gas-filled chamber; the..