{"id":4765,"date":"2022-10-18T14:52:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T13:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4765"},"modified":"2023-01-24T11:20:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T11:20:51","slug":"are-solar-christmas-lights-good-and-is-it-saving-you-money-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/10\/18\/are-solar-christmas-lights-good-and-is-it-saving-you-money-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Solar Christmas Lights Good And Is It Saving You Money This Christmas?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and with that comes the ever-ongoing competition to have the best-dressed house on the street. But with the current state of energy prices, the cost of living is no joke. Spending copious amounts on running your Christmas lights is at the bottom of everyone\u2019s Christmas list this year. A lot of people have been asking the same question recently: Are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/catalog\/Outdoor_Christmas_Lights-127-1.html\">solar-powered Christmas lights<\/a> any good?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Large_Reindeer_960_DualWhite_LEDs-1076-127.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2111.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2111.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2111-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2111-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2111-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lumify Warm White &amp; White USB Solar Christmas Lights &#8211; Large Reindeer 960 DualWhite LEDs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Small_Tree_400_DualWhite_LEDs-1073-127.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2115.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2115.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2115-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2115-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2115-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lumify Warm White &amp; White USB Solar Lights &#8211; Small Tree 400 DualWhite LEDs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Think about Solar Christmas Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is yes. The addition of solar Christmas lights is phenomenal. Not only are they the eco-friendly option, but the Solar Centre also offers a complete range of shapes, lights and designs that will adorn your garden, windows, doors and walls. You are guaranteed lights to specifically endure UK winters. The lights are low maintenance and shine as brightly as your regular Christmas lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Large_Cone_485_DualWhite_LEDs-1079-127.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2118.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2118.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2118-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2118-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2118-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lumify Warm White &amp; White USB Solar Lights &#8211; Large Cone 485 DualWhite LEDs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Tree_Stake_Lights_Set_Of_3_3_x_100_DualWhite_LEDs-1087-127.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2120.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2120.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2120-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2120-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2120-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lumify Warm White &amp; White USB Solar Tree Stake Lights (Set Of 3) 3 x 100 DualWhite LEDs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The big difference to regular Christmas lighting is that these lights come with a USB cable. You also have the option of letting the sun charge your lights for free, or plugging them into mains if you wish. Switching your outdoor lights to outdoor solar lights, especially around Christmas time, will reduce the amount of energy you use over the festive season and, in turn, save you money on your electricity bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Wreath_150_DualWhite_LEDs-1086-127.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2119.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2119.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2119-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2119-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2119-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lumify Warm White &amp; White USB Solar Lights &#8211; Wreath 150 DualWhite LEDs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Icicles_100_DualWhite_LEDs-1084-127.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2122.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2122.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2122-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2122-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2122-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a><br><\/a><br><br><br><br><br>Lumify Warm White &amp; White USB Solar Lights &#8211; Icicles 100 DualWhite LEDs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cost Of Solar Christmas Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we are not going to ask you to chuck out a perfectly good kettle that just needs some limescale remover for one that will save you \u00a310 per year in electricity bills. When it is time to replace broken lights, investing in solar will save money on your electricity bills long term. These eco-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Small_Reindeer_600_DualWhite_LEDs-1074-127.html\">reindeer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Small_Star_480_DualWhite_LEDs-1075-127.html\">stars<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Small_Tree_400_DualWhite_LEDs-1073-127.html\">Christmas tree<\/a> alternatives can also last longer, with less wiring to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Large_Star_900_DualWhite_LEDs-1077-127.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2114.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2114-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2114-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2114-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lumify Warm White &amp; White USB Solar Lights &#8211; Large Star 900 DualWhite LEDs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/products\/Lumify_Warm_White_White_USB_Solar_Christmas_Lights_Large_Tree_960_DualWhite_LEDs-1078-127.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2116.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2116.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2116-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2116-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sc2116-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lumify Warm White &amp; White USB Solar Lights &#8211; Large Tree 960 DualWhite LEDs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar lights will certainly enhance your festive display. Comparatively, they will not restrict you due to main cables giving you more creativity when lighting up your garden. As long as you position the solar panel in a spot that generally gets good sunlight, they will be as bright as mains lighting and you will be good to go ho ho!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/uk\/homes-interiors\/gardens\/g38197546\/solar-christmas-lights\/\">https:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/uk\/homes-interiors\/gardens\/g38197546\/solar-christmas-lights\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and with that comes the ever-ongoing competition to have the best-dressed house on the street. 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