Solar
spot lights rely on energy from the sun to provide for
nighttime lighting needs. With the use of solar energy, there is no
need to tap into the electrical grid for these lights to operate. This
means that these lights will work reliably, even if the whole neighborhood
is dealing with a power outage.
It is possible to purchase solar spot lights either individually, or
as part of a set. Most often they come as single lights with a solar
panel that can be placed up to 12 or 15 feet away. A pair of such lights
will share one panel that can be placed at a distance.
This distance allows the solar panel to receive optimum sunlight even
if the solar spot lights themselves are needed in a shaded area. Also,
because the solar panel does not need to be a built-in aspect of the
light itself, it can be bigger than other outdoor solar lighting panels.
A bigger solar panel means that more energy will be generated.
Solar spot lights easily take advantage of the extra energy because
it can power multiple LEDs. Ten or more ultra-bright LEDs in a light
will provide very bright and effective lighting. Of course, a pair of
spot lights, each with 2-5 LEDs can also be effective. The appropriate
amount of lights and brightness obviously depends on their exact applications.
However, it is good to keep in mind that a light with only 1 or 2 LEDs
is not an amount which a person would comfortably be able to read by.
A light with this many bulbs is an accent light, not a spot light.
Solar spot lights can be used to light up many different particular
features of a garden at night. Great options include creating an intriguing
focus by illuminating an especially soft and elegant tree or a little
flower pot. A more practical use is to simply increase visibility of
the angles of a home or a walkway for visitors.