Happy Holidays! It’s such an exciting time of year, and it can be even more so with the use of solar Christmas lights. Why even more exciting? They are money saving solar lights, they are safe, versatile, use a renewable source of energy, and your use of them helps the earth. Just by using solar Christmas lights you can achieve all of these things at the same time!

Solar powered lights are money saving because the sun provides a source of cheap electricity. In addition, the light’s typical life expectancy is approximately 100,000 hours. Just think if you wanted to celebrate the season a little longer, you could keep these solar Christmas lights wrapped around your trees until June! Your neighbors would love it.

LED light bulbs are now used in most Christmas lights. What are LEDs, and how do they help? LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, which is used in an LED light bulb. The bulb is similar to a traditional light bulb, but instead it is an electrical component which has been used for decades.

LED solar string lights are safer because the lights don’t get hot, and no electrical connection is required. Maybe the best thing of all is that you don’t have to worry about making the evening news by accidentally burning down your beloved tree as a result of a faulty electrical connection.

LEDs not only come in a variety of colors – the most popular being white, amber, green, blue, and red – but LED light bulb technology has come so far that now the lights can change color! Here’s an idea: if you put them on top of your chimney, they can act like a beacon for Santa. You could be the first in town to have Santa scoot down your chimney. Now that’s the way you want to make the evening news!

And get this for versatility! Solar Christmas lights can be installed anywhere, like on a boat or a bike or, heck, I’ve even seen some gently decorating dogs. You could put them in your garden and use them as solar powered garden lights, and really impress your friends with the multitude of colors in your garden both night and day.

Lastly, and most importantly, solar powered energy and LEDs help you to help the environment. Solar powered lights use little energy and last a long time.

Enjoy the holidays with brightness and joy by using solar powered Christmas lights!

During the holidays, when you’re giving gifts to family and friends, give one to future generations by helping the earth.  It’s quick, easy and will save you money.  What could be better?  You have nothing to lose.

Solar Christmas lights cost about the same and use much less electricity then standard bulbs, they reduce pollution from power plants, thereby reducing causes of global warming, and last longer.  They also stay cooler.  Here’s a helpful tip: when you’re shopping for the lights, most should list energy usage information on cards attached to them.

There are many companies that promote environmental friendliness and sell LED lights and/or solar string lights.  The following is a list of some of those companies.

www.Environmentallights.com offers LED lights, LED rope lights, light nets, garlands, icicle strings, and more.  Most are ENERGY STAR qualified, including Forever Bright Premium Retail and Commercial LED Christmas lights.  They also have a Christmas Light Large Order Discount Program.

www.EarthTechProducts.com brings to the mainstream alternative energy ideas that many people  are unaware of, such as solar powered iPod and cell phone chargers, LED Christmas lighting, solar garden lights, and more well known products such as solar panels and solar lights.

www.Greenhome.com is a comprehensive online resource for greening your home. Their mission is to “green the world, one person at a time”.  They offer solar powered LED holiday lights that “green-ify” your home and holiday, as well as solar powered Christmas wreaths.

www.EnergyFederation.org is a good source if you’re looking for commercial solar lighting. The primary difference between residential strings and commercial strings is the packaging (residential strings come in retail packaging while commercial strings are simply in bags) and the fact that residential strings are longer, but every residential string has its own plug, while commercial strings have special “locking” connectors to allow long lengths of multiple strings to be strung together without a chance that they can disconnect.  They can both be used for interior and exterior.

www.Solarfeeds.com reminds us that traditional Christmas lighting can add up to $120 to the average electricity bill and therefore solar LED Christmas lights are perfect for gifting to your relatives this Christmas.

In summary, the companies above help you have a merry Christmas by offering solar powered products that light up your home and your life during the holiday season.