SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting Design (11)
Light up that Double Sided Sign with a Single Solar System
Not all signs face one direction or are single-sided. Some are sideways along a roadway to show information to people traveling in either direction. There are also ones that show..
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..
Why a Minimum of Five Days Autonomy is Important for Solar
I am often asked why a minimum of five days of autonomy is used when sizing off-grid solar power systems for lighting or remote power locations are used, so I figured I’d write a..
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..
Tips Linked To Solar Street Light Manufacturer Selection
With the pressure on to conserve energy, many companies and local authorities are installing solar powered street lights. These lights not only help save money, but also help..
4 Questions to Answer Before You Get a Solar Lighting Quote
Wanting to use solar lighting for your business? Maybe for a sign. Or a parking lot. Maybe you would like to have solar lighting installed on the roads of your HOA. There are so..
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..
Illuminating Signs with Solar For Advertising And Marketing
Solar power systems can be used for many applications; however, one application that is overlooked is how solar can be used to power signs that utilize internal illumination. This..
5 Reasons Your Off-Grid Solar Lighting Fails and How to Fix It
Whether you purchase large off-grid commercial solar light systems or smaller off-grid home solar light systems, there are generally only a handful of reasons these lights will..
Solar Power Street Light Design: Step by Step
Designing a street light solution can be a complicated process. There are many things to consider, such as traffic flow, area size, pedestrian walkways and crosswalks,..
Banners, Kiosks, Signs, Oh My! Use Solar Sign Lighting Systems
Solar lighting can be used for many different applications. Some of the most common solar sign lighting systems are banners, kiosks, and signs. We have completed many projects..
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