solar powered security lights

[Jennifer Minge]

I own multi-family properties that are quads. We have 2 security lights attached top right and top left corner of front of building. They have light sensors on them so they come on when it gets dark and goes off when sun is out. The power bill averages $14/mth per building.

I am considering installing solar powered flood lights to replace these 2 lights. Anyone have any suggestion or recommendation on a solar powered security light with light sensor on it that they can recommend. Also if you don't recommend a particular brand please let me know.

My goal is to get rid of the expense of the power bill each month.

Thanks!

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My experience with solar lights is that they barely throw out any light at all. They definitely are not security lights, more like pathway markers.

Also, they won't stay lit all night. The battery gives up about halfway through the night.

I don't think $14 is too much to pay for the security of lights. You could maybe cut that cost by making one of those lights a motion detector, but I think that a full time florescent bulb is going to be cheaper to run than turning an incandescent or mercury vapor off and on.

I've got a dusk to dawn florescent security light that is 14 watts. You can't read by it, but it certainly gives enough light to see the steps and to see anyone who happens to walk past. My power bill is also about $14 a month, but that includes three florescent lights and a fridge and upright freezer.