Solar Power Landscaping

With such grave threats as global warming and climate change ,the need for renewable power
sources has sparked renewed attention in using solar power for a diversity of applications.
Before using solar power for any application, we should look at the pros and cons of this
renewable power source.
PROS
Cost Efficiency Over The Long Term
When using solar energy for less important projects like landscape or garden lighting, it
is often known as a set it up and forget about it type of project. Sunlight is a free
renewable energy, over the long term the cost of your lighting amounts to the original
cost of the lights. The advantage over using solar energy instead of electricity to
illuminate your landscape and outdoor areas is a very cost efficient means and will
ultimately save you thousands of dollars over the long term..
Dependability
When using solar energy for applications like outdoor illumination, it is again a set it up
and forget about it project. They will last for years without need of your care.
Maintenance
Very little maintenance is needed for solar energy lights, as they will last for years
before you will need to replace them or have them repaired.
Installation
If you're just going to illuminate around your pathways or driveway, then solar powered
lights are the best choice, because all you’ll have to is push them in the ground easily
and you’re done. There are no holes or trenches to dig because there are no electrical
hookups.
CONS
Initial Cost
As with all projects there is the initial cost. When you compare the price of solar lights
to electric lights, solar lights can cost a bit more. If by chance you have a rather large
project you are planning, this could add up to be a quit bit more.
Dependability
As all ready stated the need for maintenance is cut down considerably by using solar
powered lighting, there is always two sides to the coin so to speak. The power source you
will be using is only obtainable for little more than half the day. Then what about rainy
or overcast day’s that will allow the lights to gather hardy any energy. There are solar
lights that come with a backup battery or that will use electricity as a backup source.
When using solar lights that have no backup power source, on days when the weather is bad
they will only light up for a few hours or simply seam dimmer. When choosing lighting for
your outdoor area it is important to consider the pro’s and con’s of both methods.
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