Outdoor solar lighting panels

What are outdoor solar lights?

Outdoor solar lights simplify exterior illumination, giving you beautiful, functional lighting without the need for wiring. These lights are available in a variety of forms to give your backyard or patio a cozy glow, light up gardens and walking paths, or improve home safety and security.

Are outdoor solar lights eco-friendly?

Outdoor solar lights can go just about anywhere as long as the solar panel receives enough sunshine. Since solar lights are powered by the sun, these self-sufficient lights are eco-friendly and won’t add a single cent to your electric bill. Once installed, outdoor solar lights are low maintenance.

What are the best outdoor solar lights?

For an affordable lighting option that adds ambiance to your outdoor space, we recommend the 33-foot-long Brightown Outdoor Solar string lights. Available in seven colors (we tested white), these fairy lights survived all of our durability tests and were easy to install, with only two stakes needed for the solar panels.

What are the different types of outdoor solar lights?

Outdoor solar lights fall into three general types based on their light output: motion-activated, dusk-to-dawn, and timer-controlled. Because of solar cell size and battery capacity, the gathered solar energy is a limited resource, so consider when you want the lights to shine and for how long.

What are the benefits of outdoor solar lights?

Once installed, outdoor solar lights are low maintenance. These lights often use long-lasting LED bulbs, and some may need a fresh battery every few years to maintain performance. In sum, the main benefits of outdoor solar lights are: Outdoor solar lights boast several benefits over their wired counterparts.

Are solar lights a good option for outdoor space?

One great way to illuminate your outdoor space is with solar lights. "Solar lights, compared to low voltage and line voltage outdoor lights, are safer and more DIY-friendly since there's little to no wiring required at all," says Sarah Jameson, marketing director of Green Building Elements.