Solar Lighting Articles
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LED 101
We often hear or use the term LED. But do we really know what those are? And to what extent they are used today? This text offers a bit of context on these marvelous light fixtures, useful for anything from signaling that your phone is done charging, to solar led parking lot lights, aircraft lights and more. LED LED is an acronym which stands for Light Emitting Diode. It works on the principle ...
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Which Decorative Solar Street Lights Are Best for Me?
We’re sure decorative solar street lights aren’t on your mental list of topics to talk about with friends over a round of drinks next weekend. It’s not trending in the news, nor are influencers tweeting out about lights because it’s the new craze everyone’s into. However, we recognize that lights are needed some times, and those times you need a decorative light to ...
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3 Facts About the Use of Solar Power You May Not Know
We understand that it’s difficult to justify costs for new solar panel lighting, especially if project managers and check signers are rooted heavily in traditional lighting methods that have been cost-effective for years. It can be a little scary making the leap from one method towards another when the return on investment isn’t clear. Simply put, the facts about solar aren’t ...
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Cost Effectiveness: Traditional Street Lights VS. Solar Energy Lights
When thinking about solar energy, what comes to mind first? NEW? GREEN? SUSTAINABLE? It can’t be denied that, in an era of such energy scarcity, solar power will become a hot commodity of the future. In the city planning process, it is necessary to consider the efficient use of energy, which accounts for why more and more cities in the United States are starting to launch solar outdoor ...
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Greenshine New Energy Celebrated Partnership at MSA 50th Annual Conference
Solar lighting equipment vendor Greenshine New Energy attended the MSA 50th Anniversary Conference and Equipment Show this month, celebrating partnerships with fellow MSA members. Greenshine New Energy, the leading solar LED lighting equipment supplier headquartered in Lake Forest, CA, celebrated it’s partnerships at the MSA 50th Annual Training Conference and Equipment Show. The event ...
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Who Benefits from Solar Lighting?
The best thing about solar energy is that it can help everyone. It is free for everyone, so after the initial cost of installing the infrastructure, there are very few costs down the line, in terms of maintenance and replacement. However, the monthly cost of this electricity is zero. All the power comes from the greatest source of energy available to us - the sun. Lighting your home The ...
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Cost Comparison Between Solar vs. Traditional Lights
If you do a quick search online, you'll find that the popularity for solar lights has surged in the past 5 years due to emerging green technologies and rising energy costs. Among this shift in moving towards more renewable energy sources for lighting, an important question is being raised: how much do solar street lights cost compared to traditional street lighting? To solve this mystery, our ...
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3 Advantages of Solar Power vs Grid Power: An In-Depth Look
It’s said that Superman gets his powers from absorbing the energy of the sun. We like to bring that commonality up when discussing differences between solar power versus grid power. Using the world’s largest and virtually unending power source to fuel the world’s lighting is something Greenshine specializes in--apart from sharing similar traits with one of the greatest ...
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Solar Energy is Cheaper than Fossil Fuels
The moment many environmentalists have been waiting for so long finally came: installing solar-powered facilities is now more financially viable than investing into similar fossil fuel based facilities. Green technology fans - rejoice! In over thirty countries, including the USA, solar and wind energies attained the same price, or lower than that produced by fossil fuels. In fact, the price of ...
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Solar Lights for Parking Lots: The Design Basics You Need to Know
There are a few basic design principles of solar parking lot lights. To gain deeper insight into a cost-effective solar PV system design, here's what you need to know. What is Solar PV System? Solar PV system uses photovoltaics (PV) to transform sunlight into electricity. Solar-powered photovoltaic panels, also called modules, contain photovoltaic cells. These cells convert incoming sunlight ...
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Solar Lighting Basics
How Does Solar LIghting Work? Dawn: The voltage from the solar panel raises and gets higher than it was during the night. When a certain voltage threshold is reached the controller will detect this and turn off the light. The battery will then being to charge itself from the discharge that occurred when it was powering the light. 4 Night time: The voltage from the solar panel is lower than ...
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The Sun Belt and Solar
The Sun Belt is a term used in the United States to denote the area of the country located roughly under the 36th parallel. It is the part of the country which gets the most sun and with the hottest climate, as it covers the entirety of the southern border. The unifying aspect of the climate is that the area experiences long, hot summers and mild winters. However, since this is a large area, ...
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California’s Bright Future: The Solar Mandate
On May 9th, the Sunshine State became the first to require a solar installation on new housing. This historic development is that latest sign that solar energy is gaining traction around the U.S., hopefully setting precedent for many states to come. The California Energy Commission unanimously passed the California solar mandate that requires all new housing developments ...
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Why More Startups Embrace Solar Power
All businesses require efficient electric energy to run their operations. Any inconsistency in the supply can paralyze normal operations, which can lead to substantial losses. Due to the disadvantages of the traditional sources of electricity, many startups are resorting to alternative energy. Solar lighting has proven itself to be among the most reliable sources of energy that can be embraced by ...
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Installation Tips for Solar Powered Lights
Homeowners and businesses interested in reducing their energy consumption, maintenance costs, and energy bills are going solar because of it s sound investment. The initial costs can be reduced by looking for high-quality solar powered street lights for sale. There are, however, several things to watch out for in order to make the most out of solar outdoor lighting. Here are a few guidelines on ...
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Do Solar Panels Work in the Winter?
Unless you are from sunny California or one of its neighboring southern states, you have probably wondered if solar panels work in the winter. Good news- solar panels work in the winter since they are still powered by light. They will continue to produce energy if the sun is out even if there 6 inches of snow on the ground. Solar panels are active in most kinds of weather, concluding that energy ...
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What’s the Need of a Solar Motion Detector Light?
Solar powered devices, like LED lights, tend to do two things very well; they save money on energy usage and they have a smaller environmental footprint because nothing is “burning.” That’s clear to everyone whether they’re a solar user or not. But there’s an application for solar lights that isn’t always considered in the vast options for solar ...
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What`s the Best Purchase on Lighting?
You're probably here to find the best purchase on lighting. After all, that's the title of this blog post. It just so happens we have insider information about how to save big bucks when it comes to lighting public areas and lots. We'll admit that public lighting doesn't get people of all ages and backgrounds lining up around the corner as movies do, lighting is never cheap. But we've got a way ...
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4 Solar Power Misconceptions Clarified
There are definitely some misconceptions "in the wild" when it comes to solar power, but the experts under our roof have worked in commercial solar lighting for several years and can quell those misconceptions. Here are 4 of them we commonly hear and why they are actually far from the truth. Four Solar Power Misconceptions Solar Power Doesn't Work Outside of the Sun Belt You may have heard of ...
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Are Solar Street Lights Worth the Money? (Hint: Yes)
We've all been a little nervous about making financial decisions that can either spell boon or doom. If you're looking to save money on purchasing solar street lights, we're aware of how you feel. Street lighting is not easy on the wallet, so if you make the wrong decision about lighting it can make lasting financial impacts. You may be aware that solar is an option as well. Some people are a ...
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