How Solar and LED Lighting is a Perfect Combination
Just like milk and cookies, solar power and LED lighting are a perfect combination. They work well with each other while complimenting their best attributes. Let’s look at a few..
Wattage vs Lumens: Know the Difference for Better Lighting
With the push for LED lighting, there is a lot to take into consideration now for lighting levels. One of the biggest arguments is light Wattage versus the Lumens and determining..
Ways to Save Money with Solar Outdoor Lighting
Solar outdoor lighting solutions help businesses provide lighting to the exterior areas of their buildings for the safety and security of their visitors as well as employees...
6 Reasons LED Lights Are Becoming the Go To Option
LED Lights are gaining popularity for many reasons, such as longevity, versatility, safety and so much more. LEDs are becoming more popular both in commercial applications as well..
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..
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..
Just a Little More LED Lighting Knowledge (Video)
So I was browsing the internet looking for one final post to write for the year (well, writing now, not publishing last, but anyways) and I came across this great video from a..
Solar LED Lights Provide Security and Reduce Energy Consumption
One of the most significant contributors to our energy usage is lighting. Most lighting installations in the past have used high-pressure sodium lamps; however, these lamps..
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..
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..
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..
LED Math For Commercial Buildings
For me, the best way to convey the benefits of LED lighting is with numbers. Imagine your favorite department store, which is probably open from early morning to late at night. Or..