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7 Outdoor Solar Lights That’ll Transform Your Yard

Timothy Dahl

By Timothy Dahl
Updated August 4, 2023

Outdoor solar lights are a great design solution to brighten your yard. You can easily illuminate paths and walkways and highlight the beautiful features of your space with a few well-placed solar powered lights.

A patio illuminated with outdoor solar string lights a fire pit and patio chairs.

The Benefits of Outdoor Solar Lights

Many people overlook outdoor lighting when designing a yard space, but installing simple-to-use outdoor solar lights can dramatically enhance alfresco dinners and evening parties.

Most homeowners choose solar-powered outdoor lights for convenience. Solar lights don’t require an outlet. This prevents you from having to run extra cords, which are unsightly and can be easily damaged, across your yard. If you place the light’s solar panel in a location with full sun, you should have enough charge to last for five hours or more.

Another reason why homeowners choose outdoor solar lights is to reduce energy use. Multiple outdoor string lights and landscape lighting can draw more power than you realize, so off-the-grid lights can offer energy savings.

Check out these popular outdoor solar lights that are easy to install and will look great in your yard.

Add Instant Ambience With Solar String Lights

LED outdoor solar string lights turned on to illuminate an outdoor space.

Hanging outdoor solar string lights add ambience to any space. These solar string lights have a color temperature of 3000K, which provides a warm glow to any outdoor setting. The shatterproof plastic bulbs and silicone-sealed casings add an extra layer of protection on stormy nights.

Outdoor solar LED string lights.

LED Solar String Lights

A group of outdoor solar string lights.

Outdoor Solar String Lights

Round LED solar string lights that can change color.

Round Solar String Lights

A group of gold shatterproof solar string lights.

Shatterproof Solar String Lights

Illuminate Steps and Railings for Safety With Solar Patio Lights

Solar patio lights and spot lights installed on deck posts to illuminate a patio.

Outdoor solar patio lights are ideal for brightening steps and railings on patios and decks. These solar patio lights serve as helpful spot lights that can be directly installed on posts and handrails for cord-free lighting. These brushed bronze solar patio lights provide eight hours of warm light on a full charge.

Improve Curb Appeal With Solar Landscape Lights

A brown solar landscape light pointed upward from the ground.

Directing light upward onto trees and landscape features, also called up lighting, can add instant curb appeal to any home. The best way to achieve this is with solar landscape lights that can be adjusted to brighten a variety of areas. These solar landscape flood lights are ideal for large areas, and you can mix in some outdoor solar spot lights to draw attention to noteworthy landscape features.

Add a Touch of Personality to Any Flower Bed With Garden Solar Lights

Illuminated flower lights for your garden.

Add a touch of whimsy to your garden or raised beds with these solar powered lily garden lights. These unique lights are made of hand-blown glass and come in a variety of colors. They’re sturdy enough to remain outdoors and can be placed anywhere in your garden because they have a remote solar panel.

Make Parking Easier With Solar Driveway Lights

A solar driveway light marking the edge of a driveway.

Eliminate the fear of driving over your lawn by marking your driveway with solar path lights. These lights are cordless, and each includes its own solar panel so you can space them however you want to. You don’t need a timer as each light is set to turn on at dusk and turn off at dawn.

Avoid Tripping by Adding Solar Path Lights

Solar path lights brightening a paved walkway.

Illuminating paths and walkways adds a dramatic touch to any yard. Lights also enhance safety when you place them near steps and uneven bricks and pavers. These solar path lights are designed to look great next to any home and are weatherproof so they’ll work in any climate.

Illuminate Dark Corners With Motion-Activated Solar Security Lights

An illuminated motion-activated solar outdoor wall light installed high on a wall.

Motion-activated solar security lights are an inexpensive investment in the security of your home. Strategically placing solar outdoor wall lights near dark windows and gates offers added safety. These motion-activated solar security lights feature a 1,000-lumen flood light and can be set to remain on all night or function only when they sense motion.