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..
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..
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..
Solar LED Road Lights Provide Light to All Types of Roadways
Roadways are our connection to everything and everyone. They can take us from the east coast to the west coast and anywhere in between. Raphaël Renaud said, “Roads and streets,..