Solar Lighting for Subdivisions: Eco-Friendly Ways to Make Your Community Beautiful

Solar lights solve many challenges for housing subdivisions. This article describes simple applications of solar technology that homeowners’ associations can use to reduce costs, increase safety, and improve the aesthetics of their community. These applications include:

1. Solar signal lights for entrance signs and public buildings.
2. Solar-powered security lights to automatically illuminate common areas as people approach.
3. Deck lights for use around swimming pools, patios, and tennis areas.
4. Landscape lights to highlight garden features and pathways.

Generally, solar systems save money both on installation and operation. They do not require expensive wiring for installation and there is no need to connect to your local power company. The sun charges them every night and will automatically turn them on every night.

Solar Sign Lights Most subdivisions have signs at their entrances, but these signs are often far from houses and utility hookups. Instead of digging trenches and running cables to distant signs, solar sign lighting provides a cost-effective solution. They turn on automatically each night, eliminating the requirement for a lamp timer. Even smaller solar spotlights can be used to mark street intersections or ordinary buildings.

Motion Activated Security Lighting Solar-powered floodlights come with motion sensors that automatically turn on the light when someone approaches. This capability can be used to improve security in dark areas around the complex, including entrances and hallways.

deck lights Many housing developments include communal swimming pools, tennis courts, and terraces as part of their amenities. Solar deck lighting can be used to highlight these areas at night. Located around the perimeter of a platform or walkway, these lights help guide residents to their destination and create a more festive atmosphere.

landscape lighting A wide range of solar garden lights are available to highlight landscape features around common areas. The most useful are solar path lights, which are stand-alone decorative lights that cast a soft glow. They usually include a built-in solar panel, so no wiring is needed. All you have to do is drive them into the ground.

Help your homeowners association create a friendly, affordable and environmentally friendly environment with solar lighting!