Solar power garden lights

What are the different types of outdoor solar lights?

Outdoor solar lights fall into three general types based on their light output: motion-activated, dusk-to-dawn, and timer-controlled. Because of solar cell size and battery capacity, the gathered solar energy is a limited resource, so consider when you want the lights to shine and for how long.

What are solar landscape lights?

Before we shine a light on specific kits, we’ll share a quick primer on their archetypes. Solar landscape lights —also called spotlights, path lights, or walkway lights—are typically installed in loose dirt with an included plastic stake and are meant to illuminate walkways, garden beds, or a patio’s perimeter.

Are solar-powered outdoor lights a good idea?

Using solar-powered outdoor lights can set that glowing backyard ambiance in a more sustainable way, and eliminates the need for long, ugly cords or constant battery replacement. They're powered by solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity, which is then stored in an internal battery.

What are the best outdoor solar lights?

For an affordable lighting option that adds ambiance to your outdoor space, we recommend the 33-foot-long Brightown Outdoor Solar string lights. Available in seven colors (we tested white), these fairy lights survived all of our durability tests and were easy to install, with only two stakes needed for the solar panels.

How can solar lights improve your outdoor space?

Better Homes & Gardens / Dera Burreson Brightening up your outdoor living area can drastically improve the way your garden or patio looks, and it might even inspire you to spend more time outside when the weather is warm. One great way to illuminate your outdoor space is with solar lights.

How do you Mount outdoor solar lights?

Some outdoor solar lights mount like traditional light fixtures, using screws, including our best wall-mounted pick, the Better Homes & Gardens Solar Dusk to Dawn Decorative Outdoor LED Light.