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Many eco-friendly or frugal homeowners have flirted with the idea of installing solar powered lights to illuminate their garden at night. Admittedly, some solar powered lighting installations are tempting in the way they pep up houses. There's nothing more mesmerizing than colorful display of lights on a house in the dark of night.

But when in the market for sun powered outdoor lights, it is best to first understand how they work. They are not like the traditional lights that are familiar to us. They're not powered by electricity or alkaline batteries. And they rely on optimum placement to work properly.

A solar powered outdoor light uses solar panels to absorb sunlight during the day. The panels are connected to solar cells that convert the sunlight into energy which is then stored in a battery. At night, the battery powers the bulb until energy is used up. The cycle repeats the next day so that light is available at night. The great advantage of a solar powered garden light is that it never needs any electricity.

However, there are a few things that one must understand about solar powered lighting, else they might be great disappointment.

First, in order to receive full performance, there must have been an ample supply of direct sunlight to charge the battery. Some solar powered garden lights can recharge using any daylight including during cloudy days. But having direct sunlight is the best source. This means that in most places, a solar powered garden light will perform better in the summer than in the winter. And that's just normal.

Also, by it's nature, a solar power bulb is not as powerful as a typical 60 watt bulb. So lighting may seem dim when compared to traditional light. But it's enough for some purpose, such as pathway or driveway lighting and evening garden decor. It is best to use as many solar lights as possible since these do not use electricity. The more lights, the better. Additionally, a solar powered LED light might be a better pick than non-LED light because it is brighter.

To summarize, solar powered lights are fantastic for low light duties such as pathway lighting, accenting garden floral arrangements, or mood lighting. They don't use electricity and can save money in the long term. If the need for light is for reading or other activities requiring brightness, then it's better to use the traditional light bulbs.

The author is a web show producer and writes as a hobby on various topics such as installing a solar powered outdoor light for homes.

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