Solar Powered Security Lighting | Independence

Solar powered security lighting offers the advantage of not having to be connected to the electric grid, in order to work. So there’s no need to run a power cord from the light fixture all the way to an electric socket, or there’s no need for wiring of any sort to attach the device to the electrical system of the house. Instead, the device generates its own power, and is thus quite independent. This is of particular use in areas where for some reason or another, a steady supply of electricity to the area isn’t a sure thing. For instance, due to repairs or maintenance at a nearby power station, the neighborhood may be subjected to rolling blackouts. Or the blackouts may be brought about by inclement weather such as heavy rain, some amount of flooding, or heavy snowfall or something similar. Or there is also the rather more nasty possibility that someone who intends to engage in burglary might find a way to cut off the power to the house. And if any of these does happen, the house will lose power, and any light fixtures which depend on the house’s power will refuse to function.

This is where solar powered security lighting can play a rather important role. Since these devices do not need to be hooked up to the electrical grid in order to function, then a blackout or other loss of power will not be sufficient to shut these down. So for instance, if an intruder decides to take advantage of rolling blackouts or loss of power, and the darkness that tends to come with it, in order to case a neighborhood or house, he will find, if he moves too closely to the particular house in question, that the device or devices installed are still on, even with the power down, and they will still be able to detect his movement, and turn on immediately when he gets too close. His cover and concealment blown, there will then be a good chance that the would be intruder will choose to run away. So in this sense, the fact that these devices rely on their own solar panels for energy, as opposed to a more traditional source of power, makes them more independent and more dependable, and more effective as security lights. So solar powered security lighting does make for a good choice, for a home or property owner looking to better secure a property, and ensure the safety of his or her self and family.