SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: LED Lighting (6)
Why Solar Powered LED Street Lights Should Become the New Norm
All over the US and even most of the developed world, street lights are installed to provide illumination to the travelers that are moving about from one place to another...
Wattage vs Lumens: Know the Difference for Better Lighting
With the push for LED lighting, there is a lot to take into consideration now for lighting levels. One of the biggest arguments is light Wattage versus the Lumens and determining..
Ways to Save Money with Solar Outdoor Lighting
Solar outdoor lighting solutions help businesses provide lighting to the exterior areas of their buildings for the safety and security of their visitors as well as employees...
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..
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..
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..
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..
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