Solar lighting in the garden

Since most  energy comes from the sun, there is something delightful about the idea of a solar-powered garden light. It time-shifts the light supply from a time of plenty to a time of scarcity. Solar-powered lights can be freely distributed in gardens without owners having to worry about cabling, or their children being electrocuted. Solar lights also score high marks for their use of renewable energy: there is something wasteful about gardeners discharging light into the darkness merely for decorative effect.

Solar Fairy Lights (50 LEDs) from Garden Boutique

The problem with solar-powered garden lights is that they tend to have only a small area of solar cells and a relatively modest battery capacity. The consequences of these shortcomings are that solar-powered lights have a reputation for emitting a small amount of light for a short period of time. But the technology of solar cells and batteries is improving all the time and the current generation of solar lights is superior to the first generation of solar lights which damaged their reputation.

With solar lights, as with many things, the more you pay the better the quality of the product.

• about 1 month ago crest solar said

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• 5 months ago Paul said

  Blinkingsun offers an extensive range of Solar Garden Lighting including solar decking and shed lights and solar security lighting. All the products they feature are easy to install and available for immediate delivery. Solar garden lighting is a fantastic way to bring your garden to life.

• 6 months ago paul said

  You are right that the old technology was exactly that old! If you go to the Blinkingsun website you will find an enormous range of Solar Garden Lighting that will perfom much better.