The continuing increase in the cost of electricity is creating a renewed interest in the use of solar energy.Heating and cooling our homes and office buildings using a renewable energy source such as solar would be a huge benefit in cost savings and environmental safety. However,many of us may not be ready for a project of that size.
We can start with a much simpler project.
If you have a backyard, patio or deck, a garden, pond or maybe a swimming pool to whichyou would like to add decorative or utility lighting, solar lights would be an ideal choice.
- Solar lights do NOT require digging trenches to install wires.
- They are much safer since they are not connected to powerful electric current.
- Most solar lights can be easily moved as they are mounted on stakes or posts that can be pushed into the ground whereever you want them.
- Solar lights for landscape, deck and patio lighting are extremely versatile because they can be mounted on deck rails, set on tables, or embedded in steps and paths to ensure safety.
- There are some wonderful colored solar lights that can light yourpatio and tables with rotating colors; vases and bowls to accent your outdoor party with colorful lights.
- Look for a special patio umbrella fitted with solar lights in its stays to brighten your patio table for delightful entertaining.
- Solar spot lights mounted near an entrance or in dark corners of your property are ideal for deterring unwanted visitors.
- A new addition to the solar light arsenal is the solar lit house number sign. It can be mounted near a doorway or at thedriveway entrance.
- Solar lights work very well to light a garden shed or greenhouse located out of the range of your current electric wiring.
So where can we start?
As consumers interested in cleaner, cheaper, and yet reliable energy, a new look at the emerging solar energy field is a good choice. We have a very strong voice among the movers and shakers of this emerging industry. If we want something, we have to just keep asking. Those who are anxious to sell their products to us will give us what we want.
New to solar lights? Begin with a set of path lights. Set them along a sidewalk or path or around a pool or pond. You'll love the versatility and flexibility. http://www.lightedlandscapes.com/catalog/item/5625528/5546110.htm.
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From Winifred at Lighted Landscapes.com
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