More Producers of Solar Products Means More Popularity

Posted by reallynicearticle on November 22nd, 2021

Solar lighting products and other clean energy sources have become increasingly popular over the past five years, primarily due to worldwide changes in laws that make the products more accessible and affordable to the average consumer. Solar Mounting System

In Britain, major manufacturers predict that solar panel sales will increase an astounding 1000% in just two short years. Laws there were recently changed to allow those capturing energy to sell it back to the power grid, making solar energy profitable instead of costly. The UK also offered low or non interest-bearing loans for the expensive retrofits. In Canada the government has recently announced an increase of 150% in tax rebates for homeowners retrofitting their homes with thermal energy systems. The United States has also beefed up federal legislation favoring solar power, through employment funding for green jobs, increased solar tax credits for both home and commercial operators, and the so-called \"Energy Bill\" that is now pending, which contains even more incentives for solar manufacturers.

While the initial outlay for an entire solar home system can be expensive, the cost to install and maintain individual solar outdoor lighting is actually less burdensome and less costly to maintain than a traditional system. Landscapes often contain rocks, cement walls, sidewalks and even roadways that cannot be easily traversed by electrical wire. Underground wire also lends itself to damage from elements and pests. A wire damaged in one location effects an entire string of lights. In contrast, individually powered sun powered lighting contains its own solar panel, so installation is as easy as placing the post or holder in the ground. There is no external wiring to run underground or protect from extreme conditions. The panels need only be wiped clean and kept in a sunny area.

Increased access to the market creates demand from consumers, and as a result the manufacturers have responded by expanding their product lines. Solar producers are now creating accent solars for home and garden, atmosphere twinkle lights for holiday or outdoor use, residential and commercial lamp posts lights, solar shed lights and motion sensors, solar address lights, and even sophisticated solar security lighting that does not depend on a hard-wired source for operation in electrical outages. The applications have also been extended to smaller everyday items, and it is not uncommon to find stores selling basic lighting items in solar form like a solar keyring, solar penlight pointer, or emergency pack hazard lighting for automobiles. The increased demand also means consumers are no longer limited to modern styles. Manufacturers are offering classic and even ornate designs in multiple finishes, which are particularly popular as outdoor atmosphere accessories.

This application applies in the commercial context as well. Products now are powerful enough to provide safety lighting in dark parking lots, and driving lights in warehouse delivery areas. As a decorative feature they line driveways and highlight advertising signs on office buildings. They also provide safety lighting that deters theft, even if there is a power outage that would affect traditional lighting sources. Because the lighting is individually powered and not connected like traditional fixtures, it may be susceptible to theft, particularly in the commercial context. However, manufacturers are becoming aware of this difficulty and Japanese manufacturer Kyocera is even inviting consumers to propose ideas to combat this and other issues with solar lighting, in order to improve product efficacy.