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Solar powered lanterns eliminate the need to buy gas to power them, but did you know that they could also decorate your yard? Solar powered lanterns are available in the shape of gnomes, lighthouses, rocks, seashells, dragonflies, butterflies, frogs, and a variety of different animals such as dogs and turtles.
Not only do these decorative solar lanterns provide an energy-efficient and economical light source, they can reflect your personal tastes and help transform your yard into a relaxing haven for you and your loved ones.
Concerned about climate change and spiraling energy prices. A group of civic authorities of a town of some 80,000 people led by a coalition of Social Democrats, decided that all new houses or those whose roofs or heating systems are being renovated will have to install solar panels. Also the panels have to measure one square meter (10 square feet) for every 20 square meters of surface area. Scheduled to come into force on October 1 2008.
The town’s Green mayor, Franz Kahle, said it would cost 5,000 euros for the panels to be installed, which according to him, would be offset by savings over 15 years. Klaus Vajen, a solar energy expert and academic at the university of Kassel, solidly backed the plan. “At times one has to arm twist consumers for their own good,” he said. ”Public authorities sometimes have to lead the way,” Claudia Kempert of the DIW economic research institute, told AFP. “I hope that many other towns will follow suit.”
The German cabinet recently adopted new measures aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions by more than a third by 2020. They include laws aimed at lowering electricity consumption, in particular in private homes, and proposes calculating tolls for vehicles according to their emission levels.
It stipulates that from 2009, all new and renovated buildings will have to comply with stricter energy efficiency standards and provides for the introduction of easy-to-use private electricity meters.
The government’s overall goal with the new laws is to reduce Germany’s carbon dioxide emission levels by 40 percent by 2020 compared to 1990 levels — double the minimum percentage cut agreed by the 27 European Union member states last year.
The right-wing government of the state of Baden-Wurtemberg already requires new houses to meet 20 percent of their heating through renewable energies, and the measures will be tightened from 2010.
The fine for those defying the law was set at 1,000 euros (1,562 dollars), sharply lower than the 15,000-euro figure mooted initially.
Choosing to use solar landscape lights is a great way to help the environment, while beautifieing your home and landscape. The use of landscaping lights could also add value to your property, while making your yards and gardens more useful at night. They are also a very economical way to light you landscape.
Enclose Flower Beds and garden: By not enclosing can leave them bear. Simple edgings will ad a finished look. And can ascent your design. Edging can be found at most gardening stores in many designs. If you are lucky enough to have large stones or rocks nearby, these can be used quite effectively. www.PnRsolarstore.com has solar light edging that add accent as well as safety lighting around your garden.
Plant Trees: The beauty they provide is immeasurable. A well planed placement of trees add value beyond money. So show off that special tree with (Up Lighting) Lights aimed upwards (sometimes buried in the ground) to create a highly dramatic effect Autumn leaves or swirling snow provide spectacular views with this effect. Or Light the tree from the front and below to project intriguing shadows on a wall, fence, or other vertical surfaces. (Shadowing) Also try concealing lights behind and below the tree to achieve that same wondrous effect as seeing it on a ridge silhouetted against the sky at dusk. (Silhouetting) Add color to the lights for a more breathtaking glow.
Show off treasures: Why have your garden decorations only seen by day. By putting lights in a crisscross pattern which blends intersecting light to add a greater dimension and shadowing. Or for small decorations put a light shining strait down to hi light the object with out distracting shadows.
Small yards: Create an illusion of space if you have a small yard with a curb-side garden. Place cool colored plants, such as lavender, light pink, and blue to your curb. These colors often feel farther away than they really are. This adds dimension to an otherwise shallow front yard. To light up this type of garden solar stone lights will add soft light with a natural feel. Also try some fake flowers. www.PnRsolarstore.com has some beautiful twinkling flowers and bugs that would brighten the look of any garden.
We have just added a new solar fountain that lights up at night. This fountain can move 100 G/H of water and shoot it up to 5feet high, and it comes with 5 different fountain heads for different waterfall designs. The water pump has a 12-20V Dc Brushless pump motor, and a control housing with a 12V-4AH Lead-acid battery and timer switch that allows you to choose when you want the pump to run. The pump can be set to come on everyday automatically by presenting the working time Feature. their is also a 3Wat solar panel to charge the 12V-4AH Battery.
Every one cares how their homes appear to others and your landscape plays a big part in how others view your home, solar landscape lights have become a popular and cost effective way to add a little light and beauty to your landscape efforts.
Your home’s landscaping can make a huge difference in the overall feel of your home. Keeping your yard maintained will make passers by do a double take. If you’re like most homeowners who really have the time to do this yourself, and With the average landscapers charging about $50 just to mow a 100 x 100 square foot yard once a week. Saving money is on every ones minds.
To save money and time, try a back yard pond or water garden. Yes! A pond or water garden. An average-sized pond actually requires less monthly water usage than most manicured lawns. More importantly, ponds don’t leach fertilizers or herbicides into the groundwater. In addition to creating a safe haven for migrating birds, developing a backyard wildlife habitat is beneficial to the environment.
With the growing selection solar-powered pond equipment, it’s never been easier to build a backyard water garden that is both beautiful and budget-friendly. The best thing about solar water gardens is their low maintenance. Solar power is free. So it will save you money and cut down on the use of electricity.
A pond or water garden doesn’t take any more time than regular gardening, but obviously isn’t near the same thing. You may be the type person who couldn’t grow a flower if you tried. but would be excellent at water gardening. Witch means more time to enjoy the wildlife. You can also make a water garden by yourself and it does not cost much to do it.
In my opinion, the invention of these solar lights is a big breakthrough in the science of preserving our environment. By patronizing these solar powered lights, at least I know that in my own little way I have my share in caring for mother earth by proper use of its natural resources.
Consider also the idea of saving a lot on your electricity bills as these solar lights acquires its energy from the sun. Every home should definitely invest on this one.
I think this product is such a smart way in not just adding accents in my garden but also in helping me cut costs in my electricity charges. Just to imagine how it amazingly works, the solar garden lights that I placed in my garden works independently by charging itself from the suns rays and turns on as the sun starts to set. Cool isn’t?
I also love the choices of solar lights that you offer in your catalog. With different styles and concepts, anyone is sure to find a solar light perfect for their yard.
In the last 15Yrs solar power has become a highly flexible power source Accent solar lights have become very popular for lighting gardens and paths.
Accent solar powered lighting: Their is a misunderstanding among many people that solar energy requires large, bulky solar panels. In truth, the solar industry has made major improvements in creating one piece solar systems. Solar lighting is one of the areas were going solar is easy and cheap. Read the rest of this entry »