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Feb 21, 2009 
Batteries For Outdoor Solar Lights
Help with a simple outdoor solar lighting system?
Hello, I want to have some light on my shed.
I was thinking on solar lighting. I have a 8xAA rechargeable battery from a toy car and I'm going to buy a solar panel, what kind do I need?
Do I need something else? What is a "solar panel controller"?
How I connect everything? What kind of bulbs are better?
Lots of questions! Thanks for your help!
Stephanie.
Hello, I want to have some light on my shed.
I was thinking on solar lighting. I have a 8xAA rechargeable battery from a toy car and I'm going to buy a solar panel, what kind do I need?
Do I need something else? What is a "solar panel controller"?
How I connect everything? What kind of bulbs are better?
Lots of questions! Thanks for your help!
Stephanie.
PS. I WANT to build it, I know there are very cheap ones out there, but the objective is to learn a bit of electricity (positives and negatives and all that).
You need a panel, 5W is maybe fine, possibly 10W. 12V nominal.
You need a charge controller to prevent the batteries from overcharging.
You should use LED lighting.
I would prefer a Sealed Lead Acid cell.
It won't be very cheap.
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Benefits of Solar Lighting
Taking advantage of the benefits of solar lighting is a good move when it comes to saving energy. The use of the solar technology on your outdoor lights not only saves you money but also lets you participate in protecting and preserving the environment. Solar light materials are durable and there are several affordable types which you can incorporate on your lighting system. The addition of outdoor solar lights can help you enhance your space and at the same time giving your yard an innovative look.
Outdoor lighting is a necessity especially if you are adding another outdoor structure on your home. Aside from the effectiveness and cost efficient solution it can bring, it can also beautify your patio or deck with its unique design. When choosing which of the solar lighting available on the market are to be used on your home, you should take into consideration the most appropriate lighting system that would fit your requirements.
Several benefits of solar lighting make it one of the most popular outdoor lighting systems used in homes today. The major benefits of solar lighting are its cost effectiveness and unique design. It is very suitable for saving energy consumption because it used solar energy to power up its light bulbs. It does not use any electricity thus it would greatly help you in reducing your electric bill. The mechanism of this solar lighting system is powered up by rechargeable batteries. Once the sun's rays hits its solar panels, the batteries are automatically recharged. Since it mainly depends on solar energy, there is no need to install any outdoor outlets or power cords. This would greatly reduce the cost of adding extra lights.
The automated feature of these solar lights makes it more economical as compared to other lighting systems. The energy it can accumulate during the day is sufficient enough to light up the whole night. Since it is automatically operated, there is no need to monitor the time on which it should be on or off. It has a built in sensor that automatically turns on the light when it goes dark and also turn it off in the morning.
Its unique features add elegance to the area that you wish to beautify. The different styles of solar lighting available in the market can match any design that you incorporate on your home. The benefits of solar lighting when it comes to creating an ambiance is highly impressive. If you want to light a wide area on your place, you may consider adding extra solar lights. However, a place can be more romantic if it is only lit by one or two solar lights. These factors should be considered if you are planning to add the proper ambiance to your place.
Lastly, the security it provides at night makes it a worthy investment. Outdoor lights help you improve the visibility during the night and at the same time keep away uninvited guests from your property. These benefits of solar lighting should already convince you in getting yourself into solar technology.
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