SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting (11)
4 Spectacular Applications for Solar Spot Lights
Solar spot lights use smaller systems to provide lighting in areas where it is difficult to get power. There are many spectacular applications where solar spot lights can be used..
LED Solar Security Light for Railroad Switchyard
SEPCO has been working with a rail company to provide lighting along the railroad switchyard. The LED solar security light systems are installed along the railroad switchyard to..
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...
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..
Lumens vs. Watts: Why Luminous Efficacy is the New Gold Standard for Solar Lighting
In the early days of LED adoption, we spent a lot of time comparing new fixtures to the old incandescent bulbs we grew up with. But as we move through 2026, the conversation has..
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...
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...
Commercial vs Non-Commercial Solar Lights
So you think a solar light is a solar light…right? Well, not really. There are many different types of solar lighting systems using many different types of technologies. The solar..
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..
13 Great Reasons to Use Solar Power and Solar Lighting
Ever wonder why solar is a great alternative to standard grid electricity? Let's look at 13 great reasons to use solar power and solar lighting systems over traditional..
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...
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Check out our solar lighting design guide and see what it takes to design a commercial solar lighting system
