Solar Christmas Lights: These Solar String Lights Don't Need Outlets
Tis the season for solar Christmas lights.
The benefits of going solar with your holiday string lights are similar to the benefits of other solar lighting:
You can put the lights anywhere (no outlet required)
No wiring is necessary
No electricity costs
Thanks to LED technology, a full charge can last for days
Most sets also turn on automatically when it gets dark and many have a switch to change from "continuous" to "blink" mode.
The solar panel is usually attached to the light string by five to twelve feet of cord so you can find a nice sunny place for it.
The light sets range from 12' strands of 30 lights to 40' strands of 100 lights.
Overall, solar string lights are a great way to harness a little holiday sunshine. They're convenient, they look nice, and they won't break the bank.
Be aware, though, that winter days get pretty short in the northern latitudes. You will want to make sure you place your solar panel in a spot that will get as much of that precious direct sunlight as possible.
If you've got a sunny enough spot for it, go solar this Christmas.
