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...
7 Fun Facts About Commercial Solar Outdoor Lights
Switching to commercial solar outdoor lighting offers powerful benefits for businesses, municipalities, and property owners looking to cut costs, reduce maintenance, and improve..
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..
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..
Why Uniformity Is Important For Solar Street Lights
Ever drive down a road and there is a whole stretch of lights, but all you see are small circles of light on the ground every hundred feet or so and nothing in between? This..
What Light Pollution Means to the Future of Lighting
Ever look at a map from a satellite in orbit? Notice all the lights that you can see. What about looking up at night to find the stars in the sky? How much do you not see due to..
How Does A Solar Light Work? From Big to Small Solar Lights
Whether you are talking about the small garden stake lights you find at any big box store or a commercially produced solar lighting system, they provide the same functionality...
What Is EPA and Why Does It Matter for Solar Lighting Design
EPA stands for Effective Projected Area and is used to help design poles for applications in the solar lighting industry, including solar lighting system design, construction, and..
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..
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..
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..