SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting Design (6)
Best Solar LED Lighting Systems for Parks and Recreation
There are many different areas that can be illuminated in any park; from entrance and directional signs, to parking lots and roadways, walking or biking trails, boat ramps, remote..
Comparing Apples to Apples: Solar Powered Lighting Systems
There are many variations when it comes to solar-powered lighting systems, and it is difficult to compare them to one another. Each manufacturer has its design parameters, and..
Solar Power Sign Light Design: Step by Step
One of our most popular articles is Street Light Design, and I thought it was about time to offer a step-by-step to sign lighting design. This will give you information on..
Tips for A Successful Outdoor Solar Lighting Installation
With the recent trends to go green, there are more and more government and institution outdoor solar lighting installations being undertaken. How do you know if you've got..
Common Mistakes People Make With Solar Parking Lot Lighting
Solar parking lot lighting systems provide a great alternative to a standard grid-powered lighting system since they require no trenching for installation, use zero energy, have..
Old Style HPS Lights vs Solar Powered LED Lights
Over the last decade, LEDs have evolved greatly. Not only has their light output increased, but also their efficiencies and price points have changed drastically. There are so..
Comparing Solar Light Pole Project Cost vs System Cost
Often in the solar lighting industry, we receive calls asking for a system to meet a need in an area where power is not feasible to bring out, but then months later, the customer..
How to Deal with Light Trespass with Solar Lighting Projects
When designing a lighting solution, light trespass needs to be considered, especially when located near a neighborhood. Light pollution is another factor that should be looked at..
Solar Lighting Systems are the Best for Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Departments have been using solar lighting systems for many years now as they provide a solution to illuminate the required area without disturbing the..
Do You Know Where Your Solar Lighting Systems Are Manufactured?
Today the market is flooded with stuff. One person creates an item and then everyone else wants to jump in and make their own version of that same thing. Sometimes, real..
Family Health Center Parking Illuminated by SolarVipers
SEPCO worked closely with Electrical Dynamics, Inc in Lawrence MA to provide lighting to a project where grid power wasn’t feasible. A small triangle parking lot for the Greater..
Scotopic vs Photopic – How We LED Measure and See Light
The eye works in many ways. We often see things very differently from one light to the next. Early days of LED fixtures had such a blue light that it was very difficult for most..
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