SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting (5)
Good Solar Flagpole Lighting Information and Etiquette
Many business and residential homes have flags flying; however, if you want to fly the flag at night, proper flag etiquette states you should have it illuminated all night. Solar..
Solar Lighting Systems for Parks and Playgrounds
Parks and playgrounds are a great place to gather with friends and family. From just playing on playgrounds, to running around on a field, to walking down trails and relaxing in..
Amazing Solar LED Lighting Projects for Parks and Recreation
Over the many years of SEPCO's history, we have worked with many municipal parks and recreation facilities to provide solar lighting solutions for various projects. These projects..
Making the Biggest Impact with Solar LED Lighting Solutions
Businesses are always looking for ways to increase their bottom line while also providing a good image to their customers. Solar LED lighting solutions can positively impact a..
Solar Bus Stop and Shelter Design for a Brighter Transit System
SEPCO has been working on improving our current bus stop and bus shelter lighting products. Our new design combines some of the best features of our standard solar lighting..
The Ultimate Guide to Off-Grid Solar LED Lighting Systems
In the beginning, there was light. That light used to be the only source of light for millions of years. Then we harnessed the power of fire to produce light at night. This..
Choosing The Best Control Options for Solar Lighting Systems
When designing a lighting application, run time isn’t always at the forefront of the thought process. However, with off-grid commercial solar lights, the light operation and..
What’s a Solar Sun Hour and Why Does It Matter?
Whether you are working on an off-grid solar system or a grid-tied solar system, understanding sun hours allows you to understand more about how the system sizing is performed...
3 Things to Expect in Solar Energy in 2021
Since the 1980s, when solar energy became readily available to the American public, tremendous changes have been made to the industry each year. As panel technology changes, solar..
How long does it take for solar lights to pay for themselves
According to the EIA, over 219 billion kWh of electricity is used for lighting every year. Assuming 14 cents per kWh, this is the equivalent of 30.66 billion dollars a year...
3 Easy Steps to Implement Solar Pathway Lighting Systems
Pathway lights cover a myriad of different applications. They can encompass small walkways like in front of a house or building, landscaping areas, or extensive walkways like..
Why HPS And LED Streetlights Differ and Seeing the Benefits
Cities and municipalities are phasing out HPS fixtures and switching over to more efficient LED fixtures for many reasons. There is a significant difference between these two..
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