The best solar lights are a great way to illuminate your backyard, porch or patio once it gets dark. Not only do they provide sufficient brightness at night but can add a stylish, decorative touch to ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

When you think about harnessing the power of solar energy for your home, the cost point of solar panels may be intimidating. But, what about a low-cost way to use solar power? With solar powered ...

Solar panels are the beacon of renewable energy, yet solar energy systems are not getting as much light as they could be. Joshua Pearce from Michigan Technological University and a team from Queen’s ...

You don't have to light up your yard during the day. The sun does that. But what if the sun's energy could light up your yard again at night? That's the appeal of solar-powered outdoor lights. They ...

Solar lights work by storing the power of the sun during the day for use at night. Because these systems are small, they don’t require much energy to work and are usually pretty cost-effective.