Christmas is coming and it’s time to think about decorating, both indoors and outdoors.  If you’re lucky enough to live in sunnier climes, not necessarily warmer climes, have you thought about using solar powered lights for your outdoor decorating? 

One can only imagine how much power is consumed each year with the use of the plethora of electrically wired lights and other Christmas paraphernalia.   A great energy efficient, safe and convenient option is either solar powered LED string lights or battery operated LED string lights, the solar powered option being the most energy efficient of all.  

LEDs consume far less energy than a standard incandescent bulb.  For example the amount of electricity consumed by just one 7-watt incandescent bulb could power as many as 140 LEDs, the number of LEDs in two 24-foot strings and if the lights are solar powered, than the only energy needed to power the lights are captured by the sun.  These lights are a great energy saving idea but also a great option if no outdoor power outlet is available.   The convenience of no trailing cords is also a great plus. 

Solar powered LED string lights can be used to decorate the outdoor Christmas tree, garland, Christmas wreath and so on, as long as they’re placed in a sunny location throughout the day to be assured their batteries are properly charged.  A set of fully charged lights should provide lighting from dusk through to early evening and a little beyond; however they do diminish throughout the night.   

If you’re planning on decorating outdoors this year, consider solar powered string lights for a safe, convenient and energy efficient Christmas!
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