Though I use them myself and find many of the new designs very interesting, solar lighting is not always that practical. Solar lighting is great outside in the summer when daylight has enough power to recharge batteries enough to give a long period of light at night but present technology, even with LED, has not acheived the same over dull winter conditions.
Never the less I do like these solar pyramid shaped lights from www.cdn.overstock.com . They are designed for edging a deck but would fit anywherewhere light is needed to outline an edge. The shape is very practical with the four solar panels to pick up sunlight as the sun moves round and the are made from rust resistant stainless steel. My one gripe though is the fixing screws which seam a bit heavy handed.
£22.06
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Pyramid-shaped-Solar-Deck-Light/3938812/product.html
I can't believe this! I created a prototype of a solar pyramid just like this about 6 months ago. I thought it was my own invention. Mine was plywood, the stainless steel looks much nicer.
Posted by: Vincent | 15/11/2009 at 08:26 PM
Thanks for your comment Vincent. It has taken me to your fascinating world of www.talkingpyramids.com which I hope some of my followers will visit.
Posted by: yardz | 16/11/2009 at 01:37 PM