Solar-run lighting and appliances are a great way to preserve energy and lessen your carbon footprint on earth. Unlike conventional or electric lamps that create pollution and co2 emissions, solar lights use clean, renewable energy. Because solar lights charge during the day and run on stored energy at night, it is an excellent way to help do your bit for the earth. Homeowners are able to keep gardens lit throughout the night with no additional energy consumption. Lighting a garden with electric lights for the same amount of time would result in a huge increase in energy consumption. By combining the use of solar lights with other solar-powered appliances in the home, homeowners are able to use energy more efficiently, contribute to saving our planet while at the same time reducing energy bills.