SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting (12)
What You Need To Know About Light Distribution Patterns
When talking about lighting, one thing that seems to get forgotten a lot is the fixture’s distribution pattern. Every fixture, even globe lights, has a distribution pattern. The..
4 Important Steps to Ensure Your Solar Lights Stand Up
You have made the final purchase, and your solar lights are coming. Here are some tips before you install the light systems to make sure they stand up to the test of time. Have..
Turtle Friendly LED Solar Street Lights for Bradenton Beach
Back in 2009, the City of Bradenton Beach decided to utilize renewable energy to lower their city’s electric bill and become more environmentally friendly. As they are a coastal..
Economic Benefits of High Quality Solar Outdoor Lighting
High-quality solar outdoor lighting systems provide illumination to spaces without traditional energy coming from the utility grid. This makes them a cleaner and greener choice..
Make your Landscape Green with Solar Power
I came across this great article last week Greening Your Landscape with Solar Power and wanted to share it with you as it was full of great information. It provided information on..
Battery Storage and Off-Grid Solar Power & Lighting Systems
Renewable energy, especially solar, requires the energy produced to be used immediately or stored for a later time. Battery storage plays an absolutely critical role in all..
Comparing Costs of Solar Lighting to Electrical Lighting
Comparing costs between off-grid solar lighting and traditional electrical grid-powered lighting can often be confusing and seem like a daunting task. Upfront purchase costs,..
Solar Pathway Lights are the Perfect Solution for Remote Areas
Solar pathway lights are a perfect solution for remote areas for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, they provide a source of lighting for pathways or walkways at night...
New Solar LED Street Lights for a Caribbean Community
Almost 17 years ago, a community in the Caribbean purchased solar street lighting systems for areas around the neighborhood. Now they are purchasing additional lights to expand..
Use Solar Outdoor Lighting for Energy Efficiency
No matter what type of space you are trying to light up, whether residential or commercial, it can be expensive. The cost of bringing in the traditional grid power extensions,..
Solar Lamp Post Lights: Forgotten Commercial Solar Lights
Residential spaces are the primary users of lamp post lights. Typically installed along a driveway or in the front yard of a home, these lights provide a small amount of..
Solar Bollard Lights: Forgotten Commercial Solar Lights
Bollard lights are popular in pathway and walkway applications that require low-level lighting along a narrow area. The fixtures can be spaced around 25' apart from one another..
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