Looking to add some twinkle to your front yard, backyard or any part of your landscape? Solar String Lights could be the perfect solution for your exterior lighting needs.
We all like to use them as a part of  holiday/party decor. These 40 amber led string lights emit sufficient lighting and are sophisticated enough to illuminate your exterior all year round!

Image by Your Solar Link. Solar String Lights – nighttime.

Image by Your Solar Link. Solar String Lights – daytime.

They are very easy to install and no wiring is required.
Hang your Solar String Lights on your trees and shrubs. Just place its  solar panel in a sunny location that gets five or more hours of sunlight a day,  so that it collects plenty of energy to power the lights all night.
That is it. You are done!

Solar String Lights are eco- friendly, requiring no electricity from polluting sources. But just how bright are they? Below is a picture of solar string lights close up, demonstrating solar string lights in the dark. These lights can be set to blink or stay lit, and the solar unit and the light rope are weatherproof.

Image by Your Solar Link.  Solar String Lights – nighttime.

Image by Your Solar Link.
Did you know that there is a great alternative to your usual candle and candle holder?
The Solar Light Pot captures sunlight during the day and releases it at night.
The warm pottery color and texture of this solar lantern – Solar Light Pot (Cylinder shape w/ bubbles) makes it a great alternative to your usual candle holder. Charged with sunlight by day, it releases a soothing soft glow at nightfall.
Its playful bubbles break light into an adorable pattern.

Image by Your Solar Link.

Enjoying a cup of freshly brewed tea or just catching a breath of fresh air on your patio or balcony, this small, economical and eco-friendly solar light is a great companion by your side.
This solar pot light can actually be used inside of your house. Just put it on your windowsill to charge the battery during the day, it will have enough charge to last all night.
As we recently discovered, it can be very handy during power outages. Just two of them was enough to light up our living room. No running around in the dark looking for candles and matches. It is also a great nightlight.
There are a few shapes, designs to choose from:
Solar Light Pot (Cylinder shape w/ flowers),
Solar Light Pot (Round shape w/ bubbles),
Solar Light Pot (Cylinder shape w/ bubbles).

Image from www.dfg.ca.gov.
The federal government has come up with a robust plan under the Recovery & Reinvestment Act to stimulate the economy as well as satisfy clean energy concerns. They have installed a number of tax incentives designed to persuade home owners and businesses to buy into their energy policy. The tax credits are pretty strong. Top 5 picks for cashing in on geothermal, solar, wind, and electric vehicles between now and 2016 are listed below. They all give 30% of cost towards tax credit. With no upper limit. That means if a wind system costs you 25 grand then you get a $7500 tax credit. These credits are for your primary residence. Vacation homes can get partial credit. Rentals do not qualify. New and existing homes are eligible.

1. Geothermal Heat Pump
2. Solar Energy Systems
3. Wind Energy Systems
4. Fuel Cells
5. Electric vehicles- EVs purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle.

The tax credits all work towards the main goal. The government has done a good job of developing the solar power program. The Solar Energy Technologies Program focuses on developing cost-effective solar energy technologies that have the greatest potential to benefit the nation and the world. A growing solar industry also stimulates our economy by creating jobs in solar manufacturing and installation.

Story by Clifford Bryan.