Today’s world of technology makes everything easy. Just about anything you want to know is a finger’s type away, or you can ask Alexa. Either way, there’s practically nothing that hasn’t evolved to make our lives more comfortable, and outside lighting is no different. Gone are the days when you had to buy dozens of electrical cords and weave them around flower beds just to place a few lights. You no longer need to find plugs for security lights or lights for the pool and instead can use solar color lights.
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Bridika Solar Fence Lights
Solar Colored Fence Lights
- Bridika
- 8 colors – red, green, dark blue, yellow, pink, light blue, warm white, white
- 4 switchable modes – Specific RGB color, flash, fade, warm white
- 1800m AH large battery capacity
- Fully charges in 4-6 hours of sufficient sunlight, giving up to 30 hours of light.
- memory function.
- high-quality PC & ABS material,
- Use in the backyard, patio, wall, pool, deck railing, stair handrail, etc.
- Easy assembly
What is solar power?
Many of us think of solar power panels used to power buildings and homes in rural areas where electricity isn’t readily available. Although true, it is becoming an accepted and preferred power method for many. Energy.gov best explains solar power in lighting.
“Outdoor solar lighting systems use solar cells, which convert sunlight into electricity. The electricity is stored in batteries for use at night. Manufacturers most commonly use nickel cadmium, sealed lead acid, and lead acid batteries.”
Beau Jardin Solar Lights
Solar Walkway Lights
- BEAU JARDIN Solar outdoor walkway lights
- 2 light modes – Color Changing & Fixed Color
- 7 colors –
- Colorful sunflower pattern
- 16.54″ (H) x 4.72″ in (D).
- Easy assembly
- Lights up to 8-12 hours
- 100% solar-powered
- All-weather-resistant
Why buy solar powered outdoor lights
There are many benefits to buying solar powered lights for your backyard, including the following:
- aesthetics
- security
- deters animals
- money
- adaptability
- rechargeable
- safe
- environmentally friendly
Solar Garden Lights
Jack & Rose Garden Solar Lights
- 20 cherry blossom LED lights
- The flexible flower stem
- Solar garden light charges during the day and turns on at night
- Lights for up to 8-10 hours when fully charged.
- Place in gardens, trees, flower beds, fences, lawns, trails, etc
- No tools are required to install
- 2 lighting modes – steady and flickering
Aesthetics
Lighting up an area, especially with colored lights, will help bring focal points to view and show all your hard work. You can use solar powered lighting around the pool, decks, ponds, fountains, or even up in the trees, and with all the new and fun lights, you’re sure to be the envy of the neighborhood.
Security
Keeping your surroundings well light is a deterrent for unwanted guests. Use your solar color lights at doorways and garage entrances. If someone is looking to break in, chances are they will want a nice dark place, so they’re not seen. If you have a large property, you may wish to place them on the perimeter of your land for added security.
Deters Animals
If you’re hoping to keep out wildlife such as possums, raccoons, and rats, you may wish to try lighting up areas they try to nest. The lights won’t hurt the animals, but they will startle them, and they would much prefer to find a dark area where they are not seen.
Money
LED outside lights are expensive to maintain. They add to our electricity bills which tend to go higher each year on their own, so if there’s any way of cutting our bill, why wouldn’t we? In 2022 usatoday.com reported at Christmas that average decorating with LED lights added an additional $5 to $7 to your bill, while elaborate decorations increased your bill by $47.
Batteries aren’t an economical choice either. The motion detector will take an average of 3D cell batteries and last approximately 4 months. Depending on how many detectors you have, it can add up. With solar color lights, there is no cost after the initial light.
Adaptability
Since solar lights get their juice from the sun, you don’t have to worry about placing them close to a power supply – they have their own! You also don’t need to buy expensive extension cords that animals can chew through and trip over. Just place solar lights where you want or need them and let the sun do the rest.
You can also easily move them from the yard into a safe place, such as a garage, if a hurricane or severe storm is in the area. By moving them, you’ll remove the possibility of them being unnecessarily broken or damaged and save yourself a few bucks for replacements.
Rechargeable
No replacing batteries! Once you place your lights, you don’t have to do anything, just let the sunlight take care of everything.
Safety
Not only do solar powered lights secure your home, but they are safer than LED lights since there are no cords to trip over or for animals to chew on. While battery-operated lights may not have cords, battery acid is still a safety concern for animals and children.
Environmentally Friendly
Disadvantages of solar power outdoor lighting
The main disadvantage of using solar color lights is what is known as its “run time.” Since your light needs sunlight to gather energy to work, you want to place it in a sunny location and know that on a cloudy day, you may not get as long of a “run time” as you would with direct sun. Also, according to energy.gov, during winter, your “run time” may decrease as much as 30% – 50%. If you’re worried your lights may not last all evening, check with the manufacturer.
Solar Spotlights By Roshwey
Roshwey Outside Solar Spotlights
- 7 colors
- 9 modes
- 14.5 inches (H) or 21.5 inches.
- 8-10 hours of light after 6-8 hours of full sunlight
- During winter charge lasts around 3 hours
- Use to spotlight houses, gardens, trees, pools, walls, etc.
- Will withstand sun, rain, snow
Conclusion
Outdoor lighting can add so much to our backyards. It brightens up dull areas, adds security, spotlights our hard work, and even makes yards safer by adding light to needed areas. Unfortunately, placing lights can add to our electric bill and be a pain to install using extension cords and finding outlets. By using solar color lights outside, you’ll get all the benefits of outdoor lighting without the extra electric bill.