Solar Lights
All 122 Solar Lights Products
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- On / Off switch.
- 8 different settings.
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- Real glass festoon lights
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Solar Heywood Mill Water Fount...
Solar Heywood Mill Water Fountain
Solar Heywood Mill Water Fountain
One Colour49cm- Charming traditional style
- Realistic brickwork effect
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- On / Off switch.
- 8 different functions.
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- On / Off switch.
- 8 different functions.
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- On / Off switch.
- 8 different functions.
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- On / Off switch.
- 8 different functions.
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- 1 x AA 1.2V/350mA Ni-Mh rechargeable battery.
- Integrated solar panel.
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- As featured in Modern Gardens
- Durable stainless steel layer casing.
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- Unique garden décor & light.
- Colour-changing bulb.
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- Unique garden décor & light.
- Integrated solar panel.
Shining bright with solar powered lights
Solar LED lights are now arguably more common than their electric or battery powered counterparts. The technology behind solar outdoor lighting is no longer considered revolutionary, and in fact has seen continuous advancements since the early days of solar power. Of course we'd be lying if we said that performance of solar lights is unaffected during winter months - though there are garden solar lights designed specifically to support winter use. Generally speaking, things like solar fairy lights, path lights, solar wall lights and novelty items like solar animal ornaments and the like are most often seen during spring and summer. More practical items like security lights and shed lights are used throughout the year.
We'd highly recommend visiting our blog for much more information and advice with regards to maximising the performance of solar powered lighting. The general premise though is that solar lights work by using a solar panel containing a photovoltaic cell that collects energy from the sun during the day, and stores it within a battery. A light sensor called a photoresistor then detects when there is no longer any daylight or energy from the sun and turns the LED on. At dawn when the light sensor detects the suns energy once again, the LED will switch off and begin to store energy for the following evening. It’s all very clever, but all you need to do it switch them on, put them outside and let them do all the hard work for you.
Can solar lights charge through windows?
The problem
As we know, solar lights work by absorbing the sun's rays through a solar panel - which contains a photovoltaic cell - and using this power to generate an electrical current. Glass as used in windows and conservatory panels creates a barrier between the sun and the panel, which inhibits the amount of sunlight received by the panel and therefore the output of the light.
But light travels through the glass?
Yes, whilst light does obviously travel through the glass, some of this is blocked by the iron content in glass. In addition to this some of the light is reflected, meaning that a significant amount of power will be lost. This will vary depending on the specific glass used as well as other factors, but the power loss could be in excess of 50%.Don't solar panels actually contain glass though?
Again the answer is yes! Solar panels often have a glass covering, but this is typically a special type of low-iron glass that is also extremely thin and so does not block light in the same way as regular glass.Our Advice
If you want optimal performance from your solar lights, it is best to leave them outside in a position whereby they can receive as much direct sunlight as possible. However, if you do want lights in your conservatory or porch, they should still work but will not do so for as long and will not shine quite so brightly.Do solar lights need direct sunlight to work?
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