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Good Solar Flagpole Lighting Information and Etiquette
Many business and residential homes have flags flying; however, if you want to fly the flag at night, proper flag etiquette states you should have it illuminated all night. Solar..

Solar Lighting Systems for Parks and Playgrounds
Parks and playgrounds are a great place to gather with friends and family. From just playing on playgrounds, to running around on a field, to walking down trails and relaxing in..

Amazing Solar LED Lighting Projects for Parks and Recreation
Over the many years of SEPCO's history, we have worked with many municipal parks and recreation facilities to provide solar lighting solutions for various projects. These projects..

Solar Bus Stop and Shelter Design for a Brighter Transit System
SEPCO has been working on improving our current bus stop and bus shelter lighting products. Our new design combines some of the best features of our standard solar lighting..

The Economic Opportunity of Renewable Energy Jobs
Right now, the economy is in a difficult place. As companies still struggle to recover from the hits of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus and all its variations continue to spread...

The Ultimate Guide to Off-Grid Solar LED Lighting Systems
In the beginning, there was light. That light used to be the only source of light for millions of years. Then we harnessed the power of fire to produce light at night. This..

Connections Between Renewable Energy and COVID-19 Recovery
There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the course of modern life around the world, on several levels. But there’s some good news in the realm of pandemic-related..

Choosing The Best Control Options for Solar Lighting Systems
When designing a lighting application, run time isn’t always at the forefront of the thought process. However, with off-grid commercial solar lights, the light operation and..

What’s a Solar Sun Hour and Why Does It Matter?
Whether you are working on an off-grid solar system or a grid-tied solar system, understanding sun hours allows you to understand more about how the system sizing is performed...

How Solar Panels Survive in Hurricanes
During natural disasters like hurricanes, you may find yourself second-guessing the durability of your outdoor equipment, from sheds to solar panels. But just how durable are..

3 Things to Expect in Solar Energy in 2021
Since the 1980s, when solar energy became readily available to the American public, tremendous changes have been made to the industry each year. As panel technology changes, solar..

Urban Energy Independence and Public Sustainability
As climate crises like the Texas winter freeze or the blistering heatwave that hit the Pacific Northwest become more common, individuals and municipalities alike are recognizing..
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