Solar Subdivision Lighting – Green Ways to Make Your Community Beautiful
Solar lights solve many challenges for housing subdivisions. This article describes simple applications of solar technology that HOAs can use to reduce costs, increase safety, and improve the aesthetics of their community. These applications include:
- Solar signal lights for entrance signs and public buildings.
- Solar powered security lights to automatically illuminate common areas as people approach.
- Deck lights for use around pools, patios, and tennis areas.
- Landscape lights to highlight garden features and pathways.
Solar systems generally save money both in installation and in operation. They do not require expensive wiring for installation and there is no need to connect to your local power company. They are charged by the sun every night and will turn them on automatically every night.
Solar Sign Lights Most subdivisions have signs at their entrances, but these signs are often far from homes and utility connections. Instead of digging trenches and running wires 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 common buildings.
Motion Activated Security Lighting Solar-powered floodlights come with motion sensors that automatically turn the light on when someone approaches. This capability can be used to enhance security in dark areas around the complex, including entrances and hallways.
deck lights Many housing developments include swimming pools, tennis courts, and communal terraces as part of their amenities. Solar deck lighting can be used to highlight these areas at night. Placed 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 communal areas. Most useful are solar pathway lights, which consist of freestanding decorative lights that emit a soft glow. They usually include a built-in solar panel, so no wiring is needed. All you have to do is stick them into the ground.
Help your homeowners association create a pleasant, affordable and environmentally friendly environment with solar lighting!