Light your outdoor space with solar garden lights

Outdoor solar lighting products use the sun's power to illuminate your backyard at night - and with the wide range of outdoor solar lighting products available means there is likely to be one to suit your garden.

Given that being in the garden is all about communing with nature, it makes sense that your outdoor lighting should come from nature as well. This is why solar garden and back yard lighting for outdoor spaces is a particularly apt and exciting development.

Solar yard and garden lights are becoming increasingly popular, according to Glen from Beacon Lighting. "There is now a large range of outdoor solar lighting products available, including bollard lights (lights contained within a post that is installed in the ground), in-ground uplights, and the latest is the common festive or bud lighting with a remote solar panel," he says.

What's so great about solar lights?

Besides saving money and electricity, another major benefit of solar garden lighting is the neat and clean look that can be achieved in your outdoor spaces, particularly with festive lighting. "You don't have to worry about running power all over your garden," says Glen.

How does solar lighting work?

Solar garden lighting works on a similar principle to that of the standard PV (photovoltaic) panel that generates electricity for inside the home. "Solar garden lights turn sunlight into power, and this power is then stored in rechargeable batteries located in the light fitting," explains Glen. "The products usually have a light sensor so that they turn on automatically at night."

What will the cost of solar outdoor lights be?

Just as there are many forms of back yard and outdoor solar lighting, there are also many price points when it comes to solar lighting products. However, the more you spend, the more likely the product is to last, and the more likely it is that you'll achieve a strong light output.

Can I install solar light fittings myself?

In most cases solar yard lighting can be fully installed by anyone with basic handyman skills. However, be sure to carefully consider which parts of the garden you need or want lit. "Also keep in mind that, due to the portable nature of outdoor solar lighting, you need to choose a position that will not encourage theft of the fitting," says Glen.

To find out how solar lighting can light up your garden spaces, find a lighting store selling solar garden lights near you: