SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting (10)
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...
7 Fun Facts About Commercial Solar Outdoor Lights
1. Operate Completely Free From Grid Power Commercial solar outdoor lights do not require any grid power at all and are completely owned by the end user. The sun charges via the..
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..
Difference of a Solar Street Light vs. Traditional Light
More solar street lights are being installed worldwide and are slowly taking over as the way to illuminate the streets at night, but what are their differences? Why are solar..
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..
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...
Advantages of Solar Power Lights at Government Facilities
The US Government decided years ago to make their military bases and government facilities as green as possible. Reducing energy and fuel usage, becoming energy independent by..
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 Bus Stops/Shelters for Energy Efficient Transit System
Bus stops and shelters are used along with any bus transit system. These areas provide information to travelers along the route to make sure they get where they need to go at the..
Installing Solar LED Outdoor Lighting for Commercial Saving
One of the primary problems facing any commercial business operator is making sure their business stays profitable. If you can't make money, you're bound to have trouble keeping a..
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Check out our solar lighting design guide and see what it takes to design a commercial solar lighting system