Ever since the invention of light by Thomas Alva Edison in the year 1879, the incandescent light bulb has served as the primary source of artificial lighting in and around homes all over the world. However, in the last decade or so, growing concern about global warming caused by the green house gases emitted by these light sources have made people turn to more environment friendly lighting options including energy efficient yard light.

Today, an increasing number of homes are making use of halogen bulbs or LED light fixtures for lighting up their interiors as well as exteriors. If you are looking for an alternate energy source to light up your yard, you can opt for solar yard lights that are not only eco-friendly but easy on the pocket as well. These outside lights are extremely easy to install and can be simply placed on the ground or hung from the lampposts or poles to provide necessary lighting as well as to highlight the beauty of the landscape.

Available in a wide variety of designs and styles, these will help you cut down your electricity bills substantially. Moreover, these are extremely easy on the pocket and often cost less than traditional bulbs and light fixtures sold in the market. To add to it, these wireless units do not require an electrician to set up the same, thus doing away with the installation cost altogether.

As long as you do not place the solar lights in a shady area of your yard, you can get all the outdoor lighting that you need every evening once the unit has harnessed requisite solar power during the day. You can always consult the landscaping store near your place to decide upon the optimum placement of this energy efficient yard light source that can last up to 2 years.