| Imagine a traditional lamp post. It is likely to have a | | | | which means they are not required to be wired to any |
| traditional “lantern” fixture at the top. It is more | | | | other solar component. |
| than likely going to be made of steel or some other | | | | They are among the most free-standing and easy to |
| durable material and it will probably not cast its glow in | | | | install solar deck lights currently available because of |
| a large distance from its location. | | | | their design and configuration. They can be set on |
| Interestingly, this is far from the case where solar lamp | | | | such locations as fence posts surrounding a swimming |
| posts are concerned, and one of the key benefits in | | | | pool where they can illuminate the entire setting in a |
| their purchase is the flexibility they offer. While most | | | | consistent and reliable fashion. They can also be |
| “hard wired” lamp post units are not easily | | | | placed around a deck or patio where the lanterns can |
| converted or used in any other way but their original | | | | be easily transported to the areas requiring the most |
| intention, the majority of solar lamp posts allow for the | | | | light. They can serve as path or stair indicators and |
| post top, or lantern, to be removed and installed in a | | | | they can also be used in a decorative fashion |
| huge number of ways. They can appear on decks, | | | | throughout an entire yard or garden space. |
| shorter poles or fence posts or even on a rooftop. | | | | The greatest benefit is their total independence. Where |
| Solar lighting fixtures of this variety now come in a | | | | yard, garden or landscape lighting designs can often |
| huge array of styles, shapes and materials, but all are | | | | cost thousands of dollars to purchase and install, the |
| made to be highly portable, incredibly durable and | | | | use of solar lamp post tops and lanterns require only |
| long-lasting. Consider that they utilize LED bulbs, which | | | | the single installation of the post or mount and the |
| require maintenance on a very limited basis – usually | | | | entire job is complete. Clearly this is one of the most |
| only once every few years. They have no need for | | | | environmentally beneficial approaches to exterior |
| electrical services because they are powered strictly | | | | lighting, and thanks to the many manufacturers and |
| by the sun, and the majority of modern fixtures will | | | | produces of these fixtures; it is also one of the most |
| have their solar collectors built directly into their housing, | | | | stylish. |