SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: LED Lighting (6)
6 Reasons LED Lights Are Becoming the Go To Option
LED Lights are gaining popularity for many reasons, such as longevity, versatility, safety and so much more. LEDs are becoming more popular both in commercial applications as well..
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..
Benefits of Off Grid Solar Power Light Systems
There are two types of commercial lighting systems, grid-powered and off-grid powered. Solar-powered light systems that are off-grid provide different benefits to grid-tied light..
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..
Just a Little More LED Lighting Knowledge (Video)
So I was browsing the internet looking for one final post to write for the year (well, writing now, not publishing last, but anyways) and I came across this great video from a..
Ways to Save Money with Commercial Street Lighting
Commercial street lighting provides light along streets for driver safety, but the costs of installing, maintaining and monthly electrical bills can add up. There are steps you..
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..
6 Steps for Businesses Who Are Ready to Light Their Parking Lots
Want to provide more safety and security to customers and employees? Provide good lighting to prevent theft and vandalism. Here are six steps to completing a lighting project for..
Honoring Veterans by Illuminating Freedom Rock with Solar
Recently, SEPCO took part in supplying Eagle Scout David S. with solar lighting for a project he did for his local Eagle Scout troop in Greenfield Iowa. Out on Hwy 25 stands an..
Wildlife Friendly Lighting is Vital for the Safety of Nature
We all have lights outside at night, both at our homes and places of business. Even communities provide lighting for their travelers throughout streets, parking lots, signs, and..
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..
LED Math For Commercial Buildings
For me, the best way to convey the benefits of LED lighting is with numbers. Imagine your favorite department store, which is probably open from early morning to late at night. Or..
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