What are the Benefits of Solar Garage Lights?

The initial set up for exterior solar lights might seem very expensive. This is especially so if other parts of your run on conventional electrical power and you feel it would have been cheaper to extend the cords. However, solar lights have a horde of advantages, including:

Eco-Friendliness

By using solar lights in your garage, you are using the most renewable source of energy – sunlight. By so doing, you will cut down on the carbon footprint significantly. While it may not seem like much, if we all adopted solar lighting, we would slow down global warming.

Cost-Effectiveness

When you are buying new model solar lights for your garage, you will spend more than you would with conventional lights. However, in the long run, solar lights are cheaper as you will never get electrical bills. After a few months, you will have covered the cost of buying the lights.

Little Maintenance

Once solar lights are set, and the photovoltaic panel is exposed to capture maximum sunlight, you are good to go. All you need to do is ensure the panel, and the lights are clean and exposed to full sunlight.

Choose from Various Styles

Exterior garage lights come in various shapes and sizes to not only serve a functional purpose but also for aesthetics. They are designed in different accents to meet your decorative needs.

Unlimited Source

The sun will always shine above us. Even in areas with minimal sunlight, strong PV panels can absorb light photons to charge the battery. Again, if you live in an area where storms are common, blackouts might be expected too. Solar lights will illuminate your garage in cases of blackouts.

Which Types of Solar Lights are Suitable for Your Garage?

There are different types of solar lights you can install in your home. Solar shed lights and solar deck lights will fit perfectly in your garage.

These lights are designed with metallic housings, instead of the conventional plastic housing, to make them resistant to weather elements. Again, they are designed to automatically go when darkness kicks in and go offer at dawn. The lights have different power settings; notably full power and low power settings.

Features to Consider When Shopping for LED Outside Garage Lights

Lighting Features

When buying solar lights, the more the lighting functions, the more expensive the lights will be. For instance, a solar garage light with motion sensors designed to warn burglars from invading your home will cost more than a simple atmospheric light. Again, if the lighting has more lighting settings, such as automatic on/off and dimming features, it will cost relatively more but will serve you better.

Lighting Effects

For your garage, you do not need the cozy and amble glow that most solar lights offer. These lights, and other colored lights, are meant to beautify your garden. For your garage, you need bright LED garage lights which are not only bright but long-lasting. These lights are designed to offer security.

Besides, check the lighting hues. While most solar lights use LED which gives off a bright white light, incandescent bulbs might come with tinted covers to give off different shades. Because your garage needs security, only choose hues that will offer maximum illumination.

Brightness

Most solar lights use LED bulbs which give off bright white lights. Garage solar lights brightness is measured in lumens. Some models will produce as low as 15 lumens; these give off soft and warm lighting. Others produce as high as 800 lumens; these are great in areas that need brighter security lights such as your garage.

Battery Type and Its Capacity

Most solar lights used Lithium-Ion batteries, but a few use NICAD and Lead Acid batteries. Li-Ion batteries are preferred because they can charge even on days when there is minimal sunlight. Li-Ion batteries have a long life cycle, and they also have a high recharge and discharge rates. For these reasons, choose Li-Ion batteries. Again, consider the capacity of the battery you choose.

Intelligent Functions

Today, solar-powered garage lighting units are designed to operate automatically. Some are designed with modern processors to adapt to the prevailing environment in your home. For instance, some lights are fitted with microprocessors that adjust the lights based on the weather patterns in your home environment. 

Other lights are designed to adjust to the light intensity to save energy and last longer. Models with these intelligent features will cost more, but they are more functional.

Taking Care of Your LED Exterior Garage Lights

Your solar lights are powered by sunlight, and as such, you need to clean off the dust and remove the snow that might fall on them. Because the panels do not do well during winter and during the rainy seasons, unplug them and store them away in a dark area.