Using solar lighting outdoors can be a lifesaver when outdoor outlets are not available. But do solar-powered lights really work? How do they measure up to hardwired electric lights? And what if your ...

If you found my recent Smart LED Streetlight useful, below is another solar light that is easy to build and install inside your shed, especially if getting mains power to the shed would be a pain. It ...

Solar lighting mainly refers to outdoor lighting that’s powered by natural energy from the sun. There are indoor applications, but they’re just starting to become available. Outdoor solar lighting has ...

Good outdoor lighting dramatically extends the hours when you can enjoy your yard. It can make things safer by highlighting paths and walkways, or you can use it to showcase standout features like a ...

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 ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

Florida, for all its solar potential, is still in the nascent stages of what could become a solar boom. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Just after midnight on Sept. 11, Eugenio Pereira awoke to the ...

Solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity, but they can do it around the clock, even when the sun isn't shining. Here's how. Solar energy is one of the most accessible and cleanest forms of ...

Working in a poorly lit garage, workshop, or basement can do more than just affect your ability to take accurate measurements and make precise cuts. It can also wreak havoc on your health and overall ...

The Indian government will soon launch a utility-led solar program under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to benefit households without suitable rooftop space, Union Minister for New and Renewable ...

After receiving training under a government programme, they began making a range of devices, from solar power banks and bulbs to a model of an emergency device.