If you own a backyard and have considered lighting it up at night, you’ve probably heard about the recent boom in using solar yard lights. Solar yard lights are super awesome and the next step in lighting up your outdoor area. Not only because they’re really good looking, but because they require no power and require no hassle in finding cords to reach an electrical outlet.
Some people consider these lights to be mini satellites, and they’re really not much different at all. They generate and store power during the day using energy given off by the sun, and use that energy to illuminate at night. They have sensors in them to detect dusk and darkness and illuminate at just the right time.
What’s inside these little doohickeys?
The inside of the lights consists of the following materials: a plastic case, solar cell, AA NiCad battery, small controller board, LED light source, and photo resistor to detect darkness when it’s time to light up. Photo resistors are also used in streetlights to turn them on automatically at night.
I have no idea what that means. How does that benefit me?
So how do they work in your yard and how does it benefit you? Depending on the amount of trees you have shading your yard and the location in which you plan to use the lights, it’s simple to find a location to place the lights where they’ll be in constant contact with solar energy and able to effectively illuminate your yard. They come in a variety of decorative shapes and sizes, so it’s easy to find a set of solar lights whether you’re looking for tall stakes, string lights or short stakes to put in your garden. If your yard is covered in trees and the lights aren’t attracting enough energy to produce light when it’s dark out, solar panels can be used to gather the energy and emit it to the lights. They can be placed on rooftops or other locations that are wide open.
Not only can you place them wherever you want, but you don’t have to mess with power cords either. They can surround your deck without having to strategically tape wires out of the way (duct tape is never classy) and can sit throughout your garden so you can show it off in the dark without a flashlight or tacky cords in the way. They’re simple, elegant looking and require no extra effort or maintenance from you.
The extra price? Totally worth it.
Some people find solar yard lights to be a little too expensive for their taste, but if you compare the prices now to the prices 10 or 20 years ago they’ve dropped significantly. Not only that, but the technology has improved and there is a much more diverse selection of lights within the market. Even if they are too “pricey,” after saving money on energy bills for an entire summer the lights will probably pay for themselves. It’s worth it for you and the energy plants.
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