SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting Design (7)
How Solar Lighting Improves Security after Natural Disasters
With the increase of natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and blizzards, off-grid solar lighting systems can improve the security of an area since the lights do not rely..
Solar Flagpole Light for Parkway South High School
SEPCO recently worked with Parkway South High School to help illuminate their flag. Electrical service was going to be difficult to get to the location of the flag and they were..
Location Location Location: Why Shading is Bad for Solar Systems
Shade is a wonderful thing, especially in the summer down here in the south; however, it is bad for off-grid solar power and solar lighting applications. This is because shading..
Solar LED Lighting Solutions for Rural Areas
Rural areas have less infrastructure than their urban counterparts; therefore, making access to standard electrical power and lighting more difficult and costly. Off-grid solar..
Lockport Powerhouse Solar Powered LED Flagpole Light
In an area near the Lockport Powerhouse, a flag was being installed on this historic site, but bringing power to this specific location was difficult. Since flags are to be..
How Solar Powered LED Flood Lights Correct Lighting Problems
So you’ve come across some project, some area, where there is zero lighting and realize that you need to get light out there. But then you discover there is also no grid power..
How To Create a Better Solar Street Light Specification
Specification packages are typically completed by a company working with an architect or engineer to provide data about their product for a bid. These specifications are generally..
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..
Planning and Budgeting For Your Commercial Solar Lighting Project
Purchasing a good-quality commercial solar lighting system can be a daunting task. The numbers alone can make you cringe! And with designs ranging in looks, technology, features,..
How to Choose a Reliable Solar Outdoor Light System
Choosing a reliable solar outdoor light system for your next project can be a difficult task. All manufacturers have something unique that they offer that is different from the..
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..
Solar Street Light Components: What’s in Your System?
There are many components involved in creating a commercial solar street light system. What components are used to manufacture the system can make or break a system over time...
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