| Solar power has been around for years however in | | | | stored until the light is turned on, solar flood lights are a |
| the early days owing to the lesser technology and | | | | great option if traditional power sources are not |
| cost solar power was very much a commercial | | | | available in a particular area. |
| product. | | | | With the number of products on the market they can |
| However this has changed dramatically over the | | | | be used as the main light source or a decorative finish, |
| years resulting in a very cost effective alternative | | | | or accent light. |
| power source for many applications, solar flood lights | | | | When utilising the light you will find they are at their |
| of varying shapes and sizes are one avenue that has | | | | strongest when first turned on. Usually a fully charged |
| become very popular in the domestic market. | | | | battery pack would give approximately eight hours of |
| The basic technology is very simple a small panel is | | | | light however the brightness would begin to fad a few |
| used to capture the sun's rays which in turn is stored in | | | | hours if in continuous use. |
| batteries and used to power the light. | | | | You may also find over time and after repeated use it |
| Solar flood lights are very environmentally friendly and | | | | may be a consideration to replace the battery. Solar |
| owing to the advancements in technology they are | | | | power has been a revelation in the campaign for a |
| cheap to produce and have a multitude of uses. | | | | cleaner environment. |
| So how they exactly work? | | | | They do not let off any pollutants and they make good |
| As discussed before, solar lights use the sun's rays to | | | | use of the sun, which classifies them as an alternative |
| produce energy and, ultimately this is converted into | | | | energy. But solar lighting obviously would have some |
| usable power source to light a person's house or | | | | restrictions depending where you live or winter months |
| workspace. In essence solar panels collect the light | | | | where daylight can be sparse. |
| from the sun and turn it into electrical power. | | | | If you're trying to cut your lighting costs and help save |
| The power is then stored in rechargeable batteries | | | | the environment, a viable option would be installing solar |
| obviously the size of panel and batteries vary | | | | flood lights in your home; solar power is also very |
| dependent on the product size. This energy is then | | | | viable in respect of heating and water base products. |