Can You Put Solar Lights in Your Garden?

If you're looking to enjoy your garden or patio longer in the evenings, or just want to ensure it's safe to walk around your outdoor area at night, good lighting is key. For those looking to be more energy-efficient and sustainable at home, solar lights are a great choice for outdoor setups.

What are solar garden lights?

Solar garden lights add lighting and ambiance to outdoor spaces that don't have a power source (or where an extension cord might look tacky). These weather-resistant lights are inserted into the ground using stakes and include batteries, a small solar panel, and usually an LED light.

They use the sun's rays to charge the battery during the day. Then, when the sun sets in the evening, they automatically turn on, providing much-needed lighting and subtle ambiance as well as outdoor decor.

How do solar garden lights work?

During the day, photovoltaic (PV) cells in solar panels absorb the sun's energy - just like solar panels at home. They then use that energy to charge their internal batteries.

When the sun sets, sensors in solar garden lights detect the lack of sunlight and automatically activate the lights. The lights will run using the energy stored in the batteries. Keep in mind that not all solar lights for the garden are automatic, although most are.

The lights will continue to run all night long until the batteries run out or the sun begins to rise, triggering them to shut off. Once the sun rises, the lights shut off and the charging process begins.

Reduce energy costs and beautify your space with solar garden lights

Garden solar lights are a great way to illuminate remote areas that don't have access to electricity. They also provide an attractive ambiance and a sense of security without adding to your energy bills or carbon footprint. Whether you want hanging lights to decorate your outdoor setting in an eco-chic way or you want to outfit your garden with landscape spotlights with different lighting modes, there are plenty of options.