Solar lights are a reliable and environmentally friendly way to produce electricity. Like any electronic device, eventually their rechargeable batteries must be changed, leaving the ultimate question: Are regular batteries Okay for solar lights? The quick answer is no; however, for very short periods of time (a week at most), alkaline batteries can be used …

Today, solar energy is growing more popular than ever. It’s no surprise as to why; this renewable energy source is relatively easy to get and users can save thousands of dollars on electric costs. That said, if you’re a solar panel owner or looking to use solar panels, you may have some questions. Should solar …

Solar lights are simple, easy to use, and relatively inexpensive to buy. It’s no wonder so many people have chosen to light and decorate their home areas with them. Even though solar lights are easy to use, sometimes the logistics of them can get confusing. Should solar light switch be on or off? If you’ve …

Solar panels are starting to show up everywhere, and that’s great! More solar panels means more solar panel owners, and many new or novice solar panel owners have important questions about using their solar panels safely and effectively. In this article, we’ll discuss one of those important questions. Can you mount solar panels upside down? …

There’s no doubt that the effects of solar panels are amazing. They can power just about anything, too! But what if you don’t have access to the sun and need a charge on a solar panel? That leads us to the main question and topic of our article. Can you charge a solar panel with …

Solar watches are a useful gadget that can keep time without daily winding or batteries, and just need one resource to work: solar energy. However, what if you’re in a pinch and need to charge your solar watch, but don’t have access to any sunlight? That leads us to a popular question. Can LED light …

I’ve been thinking about fitting a couple of solar powered security lights to our property but when deciding where to fit my new lights it suddenly dawned on me that these lights contain batteries which could pose a fire risk. Read on to see how solar lights work and what risks really exist. Can solar …

I was sat in my garden looking up at my newly installed Solar Panels and was wondering just how long do these things last? How much do solar panels degrade each year? A 2012 NREL Study suggests that on average solar panels degrade at a rate of 0.8% per year with an initial performance loss …