SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting Design (7)
5 Components of a Reliable Off Grid Lighting System
There are many different variables with an off-grid lighting system in today's market. Understanding what each component consists of, how it relates to the whole system in..
Review of Solar Pathway Lighting Systems for Walking Trails
Solar lighting systems come in many shapes and sizes. From large-scale overhead systems that operate all night and have huge solar panels and battery backups, to small-scale..
Best Solar LED Lighting Systems for Parks and Recreation
There are many different areas that can be illuminated in any park; from entrance and directional signs, to parking lots and roadways, walking or biking trails, boat ramps, remote..
Comparing Apples to Apples: Solar Powered Lighting Systems
There are many variations when it comes to solar-powered lighting systems, and it is difficult to compare them to one another. Each manufacturer has its design parameters, and..
Solar Power Sign Light Design: Step by Step
One of our most popular articles is Street Light Design, and I thought it was about time to offer a step-by-step to sign lighting design. This will give you information on..
Tips for A Successful Outdoor Solar Lighting Installation
With the recent trends to go green, there are more and more government and institution outdoor solar lighting installations being undertaken. How do you know if you've got..
Common Mistakes People Make With Solar Parking Lot Lighting
Solar parking lot lighting systems provide a great alternative to a standard grid-powered lighting system since they require no trenching for installation, use zero energy, have..
Solar Powered Internal LED Sign Lighting Systems
Signs often are installed in areas where the power grid is unavailable; however, with SEPCO solar lighting solutions, we can provide the power to the sign cabinet in almost any..
Solar LED Lighting Systems: Expectations vs Reality
As the solar lighting industry has evolved over the last decade or two, there have been many advances and setbacks that have happened. There are many expectations of where the..
Old Style HPS Lights vs Solar Powered LED Lights
Over the last decade, LEDs have evolved greatly. Not only has their light output increased, but also their efficiencies and price points have changed drastically. There are so..
Comparing Solar Light Pole Project Cost vs System Cost
Often in the solar lighting industry, we receive calls asking for a system to meet a need in an area where power is not feasible to bring out, but then months later, the customer..
How to Deal with Light Trespass with Solar Lighting Projects
When designing a lighting solution, light trespass needs to be considered, especially when located near a neighborhood. Light pollution is another factor that should be looked at..
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