What are the best outdoor solar lights?

For an affordable lighting option that adds ambiance to your outdoor space, we recommend the 33-foot-long Brightown Outdoor Solar string lights. Available in seven colors (we tested white), these fairy lights survived all of our durability tests and were easy to install, with only two stakes needed for the solar panels.

What are the best string lights for outdoor space?

These typically have a solar panel that needs to be placed where it can receive a good amount of sun daily. For example, the Brightech Solar LED String Lights, our best string lights pick, can provide ambiance to your outdoor space all year long. Hanging lights are also super easy to install and versatile within your outdoor space.

Which solar light is best for a post pick?

Timer-controlled solar lights give you the most control since you can specify the time they turn on and for how long. Dusk-to-dawn solar lights, like our best for post pick, the Kemeco LED Cast Aluminum Solar Post Light, use sensors to automatically illuminate when daylight dwindles and should have the lights remain on until sunrise.

How do you Mount outdoor solar lights?

Some outdoor solar lights mount like traditional light fixtures, using screws, including our best wall-mounted pick, the Better Homes & Gardens Solar Dusk to Dawn Decorative Outdoor LED Light.

Where should outdoor solar lights be placed?

To get the best results from your outdoor solar lights, place them where they get 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight. If they’re designed to be wall-mounted, consider placing them up high, so they’re closer to the sun.

Are solar-powered outdoor lights a good idea?

Using solar-powered outdoor lights can set that glowing backyard ambiance in a more sustainable way, and eliminates the need for long, ugly cords or constant battery replacement. They're powered by solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity, which is then stored in an internal battery.