At the beginning of summer, we asked our customers where they were most likely to use their outdoor fairy lights, and an overwhelming majority said they wanted to use them on a fence. So now that we’re well and truly into the summer (obviously I’m not talking about the weather, rather the actual date), we … Continued

We’ve been getting some subtle signs that summer is just around the corner, so we thought this would be the best time to talk solar, and more specifically solar fairy lights! Now we know most of the time when you buy solar fairy lights you know exactly where you’re going to put them, but just … Continued

We’ve recently realised that maybe we don’t need to have the darkest green thumbs to still have an amazing garden, it turns out that injecting just a little light can make even the most dishevelled garden look loved! So we thought we’d share this hack with you and show you 5 of our favourite ways … Continued

So, the clocks have gone forward and British Summer Time is finally here (someone might want to tell the weather), but although we’re excited to get our solar lights charging ready for those warm summer evenings in the garden, there are a few things we still miss about winter… Don’t worry we’re not about to … Continued

As solar lighting becomes more popular this is a question that pops up over and over again, so we thought we’d lay out all the facts for you now, along with a couple of helpful tips that might just surprise you. Now like most things this isn’t going to be a simple yes or no … Continued

There have been various eras of solar technology, but it is believed to have been in 1883 that solar power was first turned to electricity (and so able to power a light), with the very first ‘solid-state’ solar cell. A photovoltaic cell had been developed as early as 1839, but it took many decades and … Continued

With no energy costs and often simple installation, more and more people are putting their faith into the solar revolution, particularly for simple garden lights. Recent advancements in the technology enable them to be used all year round, but how do they actually work? Solar panels and photovoltaic cells It’s a very simple concept. All … Continued

Are your solar lights not working ? If they’re not staying on, or aren’t turning on at all, there are a few checks you can do to figure out the problem. Sometimes, customers struggle to get their brand-new lights set up properly, and other times, they can falter over a period. But why do solar … Continued

Why is it important to clean the solar panel? The solar panel is responsible for absorbing the sun’s rays in order to charge the batteries that power the solar light. Anything that obstructs the panel from receiving sunlight can negatively impact the amount of charge received and therefore the performance of the light. Dust and … Continued