Solar Lights Make a Great First Step On Your Solar Power Journey
Solar lights are a great way to dip your toe into the solar water pool (not literally of course). An incredible variety of these lights are now available and there are some very low cost options.
Solar is a great way to light places when running electrical wire isn't "feasible" (i.e. it's too damn expensive).
Solar offers beauty and security and it doesn't increase your utility bill.
These lighting units are usually self-contained. They have a small solar panel that converts sunlight to electricity. The electricity is stored in a small battery and used to power the unit at night.
Outdoor solar lights usually require between 4 and 8 hours of sunlight to fully charge their batteries. Check to see if the batteries are removable (this will save you having to buy a new unit if the battery dies).
Otherwise let your imagination run wild and try to think of some new ways to take advantage of solar lighting.