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title: The Star-Spangled Banner Illuminated by Solar LED Flag Lights
description: SEPCO illuminates the Star-Spangled Banner at Fort McHenry. The solar LED flag light system provides all-night illumination to this historic flag.
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# The Star-Spangled Banner Illuminated by Solar LED Flag Lights

[ SEPCO ](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/blog/author/sepco) 7/1/20 10:00 AM

The Star-Spangled Banner Illuminated by Solar LED Flag Lights

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![Star Spangled Banner Illuminated by Solar](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/hubfs/Blog_Pics/Star%20Spangled%20Banner%20Lit%20by%20Solar.jpg)

### Contents

[1/10/12 9:30 AM

See How a Scout Used a Solar Flag Light to Honor Veterans

](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/blog/solar-flag-light-to-honor-veterans) [11/8/21 6:30 AM

Good Solar Flagpole Lighting Information and Etiquette

](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/blog/good-solar-flagpole-lighting-information-and-etiquette) [5/9/17 10:00 AM

Lockport Powerhouse Solar Powered LED Flagpole Light

](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/blog/lockport-powerhouse-solar-powered-led-flagpole-light)

A little while back an article was published about one of our solar lighting systems being used to light [The Star-Spangled Banner](http://americanhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/) at Fort McHenry National Park. The flag is a replica of the original that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the song that became the United States National Anthem.

 

The new [solar-powered LED lights](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/systems/solarrfl) replaced the inefficient old electrical lighting system and eliminated the utility bills. In addition to this, the solar lights illuminate the flag much better and brighter and is a great way to showcase clean renewable energy.  The solar and floodlights are hidden from view to maintain the integrity of this historic site by being installed on the roof of the Fort.

 

![Fort McHenry Solar Flag Lights Roof Installed](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Projects%20by%20System/SolarFlood/Fort-McHenry-Flag-1.jpg?width=900&height=643&name=Fort-McHenry-Flag-1.jpg)

 

SEPCO's solar lighting team worked directly with Fort McHenry’s Facility Maintenance Division to design a solar-powered LED lighting system with the capacity to stand up to the harsh coastal environment and provide ultra-reliable power needed to illuminate this National treasure from dusk to dawn 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This included a battery storage system that can handle times of inclement weather and an oversized solar power assembly to allow for an almost flat-mount solution for the winter months.

 

“It was an incredible honor to design a solar lighting system for the Star-Spangled Banner—the significance of which really hits home every time I hear the National Anthem being sung at a sporting event”, O’Grady said. “Knowing that the Star-Spangled Banner will be a focal point for the upcoming Bicentennial Celebration of the Battle of Baltimore in 2012 makes this solar lighting project all the more special”, O’Grady added.

### [Fort McHenry Article](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/hs-fs/file-16898493-pdf/docs/3-11_stars_stripes_and_solar_power.pdf)

 

SEPCO's [solar flag lighting systems](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/solar-flag-lighting) are all manufactured to meet the need of the installation, such as the system featured above. Each flag lighting system features a high-powered LED fixture, typically ranging from 15-25 Watts, and operates all night to ensure that proper [flag etiquette](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/blog/good-solar-flagpole-lighting-information-and-etiquette) is taken into consideration and never leaves the flag in the dark.

 

The solar power assembly is then sized according to the installation location and the longest night with plenty of back-ups to take into account any inclement weather times. All [SEPCO solar flag lighting projects](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/projects/solar-flag-lighting) take all these items into consideration when designing a solar system to illuminate a flag. 

 

Next time you need to illuminate a flag, contact us for a quote and specifications on a reliable system. We offer many options that can easily adapt to your needs.

 

[![Design Guide On: Flagpole Lighting Discover how to design a high-impact flagpole lighting project and see how solar can effortlessly cut upfront expenses and long-term operating costs on your next venture.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/112667/interactive-130193930803.png) ](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLISXz4BCJaEv6rXg1X6EX24fACs5YISx%2FbLcMVyz9GFR2ZhHeTe3YGOm%2FW1MmxPCRAejv3H05kezTfiEIVBV5GQBrJ3YXP9YetFLvaCyhBuby91aooz5l0ggafyYLnNh6siHSQ0Guy2xzXd6RT0v2zb%2BjK6Rqq8uS3fvpvYF%2B%2Bha%2FSL722VXA9A7CSbLbLcfUj4IYyacFvu%2Fi5737s%3D&webInteractiveContentId=130193930803&portalId=112667)

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[1/10/12 9:30 AM

See How a Scout Used a Solar Flag Light to Honor Veterans

](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/blog/solar-flag-light-to-honor-veterans) [11/8/21 6:30 AM

Good Solar Flagpole Lighting Information and Etiquette

](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/blog/good-solar-flagpole-lighting-information-and-etiquette) [5/9/17 10:00 AM

Lockport Powerhouse Solar Powered LED Flagpole Light

](https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/blog/lockport-powerhouse-solar-powered-led-flagpole-light)

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