SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting Design (8)
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...
Can Solar Panels Still Generate Power in Bad Weather?
Even on the worst days, some UV rays and sunlight penetrate the clouds, allowing a solar panel to produce a charge, and even giving us a sunburn. Most people think solar will not..
Solar Lighting Design Guide – Wattage / Lumen Requirements
Part 2 of the solar lighting design guide is about determining the wattage and Lumen requirements of the project. This varies from fixture to fixture, manufacturer to..
What’s The Difference Between Solar Pathway Lights?
So all solar pathway lights are created equal? The short answer is no. There are many different style, sizes, and functionalities between different solar pathway lighting systems...
Why Trench When You Can Use Solar Lighting Systems?
One of the largest costs associated with new lighting projects is the cost of trenching in the electricity from the main source. Trenching not only costs more, but it tears up the..
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..
Why Uniformity Is Important For Solar Street Lights
Ever drive down a road and there is a whole stretch of lights, but all you see are small circles of light on the ground every hundred feet or so and nothing in between? This..
What Light Pollution Means to the Future of Lighting
Ever look at a map from a satellite in orbit? Notice all the lights that you can see. What about looking up at night to find the stars in the sky? How much do you not see due to..
How Does A Solar Light Work? From Big to Small Solar Lights
Whether you are talking about the small garden stake lights you find at any big box store or a commercially produced solar lighting system, they provide the same functionality...
What Is EPA and Why Does It Matter for Solar Lighting Design
EPA stands for Effective Projected Area and is used to help design poles for applications in the solar lighting industry, including solar lighting system design, construction, and..
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