Location Location Location: Why Shading is Bad for Solar Systems
Shade is a wonderful thing, especially in the summer down here in the south; however, it is bad for off-grid solar power and solar lighting applications. This is because shading..
Solar LED Lighting Solutions for Rural Areas
Rural areas have less infrastructure than their urban counterparts; therefore, making access to standard electrical power and lighting more difficult and costly. Off-grid solar..
Lockport Powerhouse Solar Powered LED Flagpole Light
In an area near the Lockport Powerhouse, a flag was being installed on this historic site, but bringing power to this specific location was difficult. Since flags are to be..
How Solar Powered LED Flood Lights Correct Lighting Problems
So you’ve come across some project, some area, where there is zero lighting and realize that you need to get light out there. But then you discover there is also no grid power..
How To Create a Better Solar Street Light Specification
Specification packages are typically completed by a company working with an architect or engineer to provide data about their product for a bid. These specifications are generally..
How to Choose a Reliable Solar Outdoor Light System
Choosing a reliable solar outdoor light system for your next project can be a difficult task. All manufacturers have something unique that they offer that is different from the..
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..
Solar Street Light Components: What’s in Your System?
There are many components involved in creating a commercial solar street light system. What components are used to manufacture the system can make or break a system over time...
Can Solar Panels Still Generate Power in Bad Weather?
Even on the worst days, some UV rays and sunlight penetrate the clouds, allowing a solar panel to produce a charge, and even giving us a sunburn. Most people think solar will not..
Solar Lighting Design Guide – Wattage / Lumen Requirements
Part 2 of the solar lighting design guide is about determining the wattage and Lumen requirements of the project. This varies from fixture to fixture, manufacturer to..
What’s The Difference Between Solar Pathway Lights?
So all solar pathway lights are created equal? The short answer is no. There are many different style, sizes, and functionalities between different solar pathway lighting systems...
Why Trench When You Can Use Solar Lighting Systems?
One of the largest costs associated with new lighting projects is the cost of trenching in the electricity from the main source. Trenching not only costs more, but it tears up the..