| If you are considering to invest in a home solar | | | | sensor. A light source will only turn on when the |
| power system, it may be a good idea to start by | | | | sensor detects movement and will only stay on |
| making your house more energy efficient. Most | | | | for about 5 minutes. |
| houses are simply wasting energy because of the | | | | This kind of lighting is better at keeping burglars |
| additional power needed to cater for air leaks, old | | | | away because he is more likely to flee when he is |
| electrical appliances, bad lighting habits etc. | | | | suddenly illuminated. Leaving the lights on overnight |
| Many home owners may not be aware that they | | | | will let him see into your empty house. |
| are spending a lot of money to light up the great | | | | To reduce your home power consumption even |
| outdoors. Some people like the sense of security | | | | further, you can use LED based outdoor lights. |
| by having flood lights on the surroundings of their | | | | This type of LED lights also come in many funky |
| house. Is this a good idea? It is a good idea for | | | | designs. |
| the power utility company because you are | | | | If you have the budget, you can invest in a solar |
| consuming a lot of power. If you want to reduce | | | | power outdoor lighting unit. This type of lamp will |
| your monthly power bills, you have to start doing | | | | soak up the sun energy during the day time and |
| something different. | | | | automatically switch on during night time. As an |
| A much better approach you can take for | | | | added benefit, it does not require any wiring to be |
| outdoor lighting is by using a motion detection | | | | done therefore saving you money. |