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Going Green With Solar Lighting in Your Yard

Solar lights are a modern technology that homeowners can add to their yard to make it look more futuristic. Solar lights remove the extra energy cost that normal lights require while plugged into the utility grid. There are many different types of outdoor solar lights. Solar lighting is particularly popular in areas that get lots of sunlight.

There are some important things to consider when buying solar lighting:

 

  1. Size of Solar Lights

Solar lights come in different sizes. One variety of solar lights is the small post kind. These solar lights are self-contained and mounted on stakes. All the homeowner has to do is push them deeply into the ground. The post lights make their own hole. It is nice if these kinds of solar lights are put around flowers or bushes. Many post solar lights come in packs of multiples so that you can scatter them around your yard. Another type of solar lights is the miniature string variety. These solar lights are kind of like Christmas lights. They are small, and they come in ropes. For security reasons, there are also solar floodlights. These can brightly illuminate a pathway if you live in an area with lots of crime. The benefit of solar lights is they do not require batteries. All you need is sunlight.

 

  1. Color of Solar Lights

Although it is typical to see solar lights that only have a brilliant blue color, this is not the only variety. Many solar lights have Christmas colors. It is possible to get shades of red, greens, blues, and even purple. Manufacturers have also figured out how to make solar lights that change in color over time. This creates an interesting experience for parties while hosting other people.

 

  1. Purpose of Solar Lights

Solar lights are environmentally friendly. They do not have any need to plug into a utility grid. They produce energy without a lot of waste. Solar lights can be set up to illuminate hard to reach areas of your garden and yard. If you want guests to see an exotic rose bush, it is hard to do so if you have to put long electrical wires out to reach it. People who invest in solar lights often do so because they do not like the expense of setting up a complicated wiring system underground. Solar lights keep running even if the power goes off for a while. This makes them a good emergency preparedness tool to add to your life. Living without power for a long time is not fun if you do not have access to easy lighting.

 

  1. Why Solar Helps When Going Green

A lot of the electricity that people get from the utility grid comes from power generators that are run by natural gas or coal. When you choose to use solar panels to generate the electricity for your home, it removes the need to burn coal at a power plant, which otherwise adds to the pollution in the atmosphere.

 

Twin Oaks Landscape wants to help clients in Ann Arbor, Michigan have a better garden. Solar power can help your garden to be more modern and have lights to make it look attractive at night time.Hiring professionals to get the job done is a good way to go about solving the problem. Be sure to contact our sales staff soon if you have a need at 734-213-6911.

Categories: Landscape Lighting