Solar panels, equipment and lighting utilize the sun’s rays in order to produce energy and ultimately this is transformed into a usable power source to light a person’s house, work area or backyard. Essentially solar panels collect the light coming from the sun and change it into electrical power that is then kept in rechargeable batteries all ready to be used. Thanks to the latest technology, there are now a vast number of solutions on the market which can be used as a main light source or a decorative finish.
Consider a few of the advantages of solar energy over that of oil:
The sun supplies us with a renewable resource of energy and although we are at the mercy of adverse weather conditions, as long as there is sunlight, there is power! In comparison, it’s a well known fact that oil companies are struggling to find new sites to drill.
It has to be one of the most peaceful ways of creating power. Solar cells make zero noise whereas drilling for oil is deafening.
There is no pollution from solar energy unlike the burning of oil which releases CO2, greenhouse gases and carcinogens into the atmosphere. Never has there been a more important time to help the environment.
Solar cells require very little maintenance (they have no moving parts that need to be repaired), and they last a long time.
Although the cost of solar power can be expensive at the outset, sunlight remains free so ongoing costs are negligible. Compare that to the spiralling cost of oil!
Installation of solar powered devices tends to be relatively simple as there is no wiring required.
For outside usage, solar accent lights, path lamps, garden lights, deck lights and stake lights are a few examples of the different varieties on the market. Out of all of them, accents tend to be the least costly due to the fact they have the lowest wattage. One day’s charging can be used to light them for two nights. Together with improved technology, solar lights have become much more efficient and less cumbersome. Making sure that the lights receive sufficient sunlight in order to charge themselves is the only factor to keep in mind when installing. The nickel cadmium batteries, that the majority of the lights use, are durable and ought to last a long time. Therefore if you are looking for an affordable alternative to conventional lighting that will help save our planet, then look no further.