Outdoor Solar Lighting

by DoItYourself Staff

Outdoor solar lighting is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to add beauty and functionality to a home’s outdoor spaces. Manufacturers offer homeowners a variety of different outdoor solar lighting, including accent lights, floodlights, and spotlights.

How Do Outdoor Solar Lights Work?

Each solar lighting device contains a photocell that converts sunlight into energy. The energy is stored in rechargeable batteries that light the fixture at night. The device detects when outdoor lighting levels are low, usually at dusk, and switches the light fixture on automatically.

Advantages of Outdoor Solar Lights

Outdoor solar lighting provides homeowners with numerous advantages.

The fixtures are easy to install and do not require wiring or electricity.
Solar lights run on the sun’s energy and are cost-free to operate.
The lights utilize LED bulbs, which do not burn out and will last the lifetime of the fixture.
Fixtures stay lit for 8 to 12 hours (with fully-charged batteries) and turn on and off automatically.
Solar power is a renewable energy source and does not negatively impact the environment.