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There are many private communities and sub-divisions throughout the country that have little or no street lighting within their neighborhood. What's more, there are just as many that have existing lighting but it's old and dated, often still using costly incandescent lamps. Some developments were, or still are, locked into contracts with utility pr..

Many people who contact us do not have a full understanding of how a solar lighting system works, and that’s understandable! There’s often many questions, including does the system use batteries, what’s a charge controller, how do the lights turn on, how big is the solar panel? These all are all good questions that we will address below.The diagram..

North Beach Bandshell located in Miami, FL was having a new 70’ diameter pavilion built in front of its main stage. They had the design for the pavilion finalized, but did not have a source to power any lighting. We were approached to provide a solar powered lighting solution. The requirements for the project included an average of 0.5 foot-candle ..

Solar all-in-one style lights have surged in popularity in recent years. A common feature on this type of light is the solar panel, battery, and light fixture are all contained within a single unit. This design can be used on light poles, floodlights, sign lights, etc. They are compact, simple to install, and usually priced lower than traditional s..

People often think that solar doesn’t work in their location because they live in a Northern location, or get a lot of cloudy weather, but that’s not true! Sure, not all locations receive as much sun as our hometown in Florida, but that’s okay. Solar can work in pretty much any area, as long as there’s direct view of the sun and the solar panels ar..

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has a strong passion and mission statement supporting the environment and the use of renewable energy on campus. For a few years, their main bus shelter was not illuminated and left in the dark all night. After recognizing this issue, Solar Illuminations gave back to the local community and donated a solar light..

Need to light a parking lot by solar? Not sure where to begin? We can help!Solar powered parking lot lights are a great option when you have no power nearby, or previous power lines have been broken.     The process of selecting the correct lighting system may seem daunting, but we’re here to make it simple for you. Our team is very knowledgeable o..

Within one city there can be hundreds of bus stops spread across the area, some with bus shelters others with just a sign to designate the pick-up and drop off location. Many of these stops are in unlit areas, leaving bus riders sitting or standing in the dark. Lighting at bus stops and in bus shelters can provide peace of mind and safety to those ..

The terms street lights and lamp posts are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference and some people are not sure what the difference is. Both types of lights consist of a light fixture mounted onto the top or side of a light pole. The difference between the two comes down to the appearance of the light fixture and pole, along with the ..

There are many myths and misunderstandings about solar and solar powered lighting that we hear about when speaking with our customers. Some are due to bad experiences with poor quality products; some are based on outdated misconceptions. We are here to set the record straight, and settle some of these myths.Myth 1 - Solar lights are unreliableSome ..

Signs are everywhere, whether it’s a business sign on a store front, a neighborhood sign at the entrance of a housing development, or a welcome sign when entering a city.  Thousands of dollars can be invested into the design, manufacturing, and installation of a sign, to then realize it needs to be illuminated.  But quite often it will be determine..

We can’t emphasize enough the importance of installing a solar system correctly. There are several components that make up a solar system, including a solar panel, batteries, charge controller, and electric component such as a light fixture. All components of the system need to be installed properly for the whole system to work efficiently, and rel..