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How to Use Solar Power in the Garden

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Technology enables us to add solar powered decorative (but very usable) enhancements to your garden. The energy that makes these products run is completely renewable. This means that anyone can enjoy extra energy to operate their garden features, so enjoy yourself.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Solar panels
  1. Step 1

    Use solar panels to extract and store the energy from the sun in order to operate anything that requires electricity in your garden. Solar energy gives the same results for free without the expense of a power plant.

  2. Step 2

    Take advantage of the technology when you install decking lights. The energy for solar deck lights comes from built-in panels that collect the energy source for you.

  3. Step 3

    Pump the water to your solar fountain via the sun. Simply design your fountain to use energy from your nearby solar panels instead of pulling from your main electrical line.

  4. Step 4

    Outline your garden with solar powered lights. They are not as bright as regularly powered illumination, but they are perfect for outlining darkened areas. You can move them around as you wish because they are not dependent upon electricity cords and outlets.

  5. Step 5

    Float solar powered lights on your pond and preserve the life of your fish with a solar oxygenating pump. View this beautiful site from your back patio.

  6. Step 6

    Collect solar rays in one of two different ways—either by heat rays or light rays. Use metal panels to collect the heat from the sun. Circulate air, water or antifreeze in the coils that wind through the panels. Transport the air (or liquid) into the coils and heat it. Now use it for any of your garden needs.

Tips & Warnings
  • Holding tanks for solar energy can accomplish a heating of up to 82 degrees.
  • Needless to say, the solar pump will work faster in direct sunlight.

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