As solar lights continue to gain ground, Flashlight.gr takes a look at their main advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
• The main advantage of solar lighting is how easy it is to install. In practice, you simply “plant” the fixtures in the ground and they are ready to go!
Installation requires no electrical wiring and, therefore, no cables.
There is no need to worry about the size of your electricity bill.
They help save energy and are environmentally friendly.
Although they may seem expensive as lighting fixtures, in the long run they are a solution that helps you save money.
Disadvantages
• Because solar batteries need sunlight to charge, several days of cloud or rain in a row will inevitably reduce their effectiveness. That said, there are now batteries that hold a charge for up to 5 days, so they can see you through even a few sunless days.
• The other drawback is that these fixtures give less light than low-voltage lights. For lighting outdoor areas and pathways, however, the light they provide is sufficient, mainly because they sit quite close to the ground.
Finally, we would advise you to be careful before buying this type of fixture, because many of the products on the market are poorly made, so they only light up for 2-3 months and then become useless! Don’t forget the saying: “You get what you pay for!”
