{"id":1811,"date":"2011-10-07T12:02:18","date_gmt":"2011-10-07T17:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backyardcity.wordpress.com\/?p=1811"},"modified":"2013-07-30T13:50:47","modified_gmt":"2013-07-30T18:50:47","slug":"solar-lighting-for-your-backyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/solar-lighting-for-your-backyard\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Lighting for Your Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Solar lighting is a great way to provide light sources to “off the grid” areas of your home, lawn, and outdoor structures, but it also lowers your environment footprint. Solar lighting is low maintenance and is usually very easy to install, requiring no power lines or additional sources. Your main concern with solar lighting is location! To ensure that the panel receives the most possible sunlight, it should be mounted on a south-facing slope (give or take 30 degrees off of south). The location should be left unshaded by any tree, or other solid structures. There is never any recurring cost (like electricity), no charging, and no use of resources other than the powerful rays of the sun. Below are a few examples of outdoor solar lighting options for your home. Do you use solar lighting? If so, how and where? We are always looking for great ideas to save money AND the environment.<\/p>\n

Solar Shed Light<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

Solar Security Light<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/a><\/p>\n

Solar Lamp<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

Solar String Lights<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Solar lighting is a great way to provide light sources to “off the grid” areas of your home, lawn, and outdoor structures, but it also lowers your environment footprint. Solar lighting is low maintenance and is usually very easy to install, requiring no power lines or additional sources. Your main concern with solar lighting is location! 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