You might want to go all out with your Christmas lights, lining your walkway, trees, windows, or even roof. Others choose animated inflatables or shrubbery decorated with lights, music, and projections.
If you plan to set up a complete Clark Griswold Show for your Christmas spirit, it could take a lot of energy.
Should you be concerned? Is Christmas lighting energy efficient? Could we make our wallets and the environment happier?
The size of the display, how many bulbs are used, and the type and source of energy you use will all determine the cost.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ‘ENERGY USE’
You could be on the verge of tripping breakers by exceeding amp capacity. It can be a problem for households that use a lot of incandescent lights.
Most household circuits 300 C9 incandescent bulbs use 2,100 watts. The wattage of incandescent bulbs is 90 percent higher than that of LEDs, making them more expensive to power.
You shouldn’t use more than five or four strands of incandescent light. If you connect more than four or five strands, they will not be able to handle the wattage.
You should know how much wattage you can use in your home and how many strings of lights you are connecting.
How much energy do LED Christmas lights use?
LED Christmas lights are a more energy-efficient option to recreate the North Pole right in your front yard.
In the example above, if you use 300 LED C9 bulbs to cover the entire roof line of your house, it will only take 29 watts compared to 2,100 watts for incandescent lights. LED lights are 80%-90% more energy efficient than traditional lighting.
Connecting multiple strands will reduce the number of outlets needed to set up your display. You can connect up to 50 LED lights, depending on their bulb count. You might be closer than you think to achieving your dream winter wonderland display!
Fun Fact: Each year, the Know Your Wattage: Determine the total number of watts that you will be using.
- To find the kilowatt hours, multiply your wattage by 0.001.
- Multiply 5 hours per day by kwh/day.
- Add 30 days and multiply by kWh/season.
- Calculate the cost by multiplying your bill’s cost of electricity usage (11.33 cents)
Are you not good at math, or are you too busy to do it? Google will provide you with a number of easy-to-use calculators.
How to reduce the energy consumption of Christmas lights with solar
Consider using solar panels to light up your home this holiday season. Solar panels can only generate energy during daylight hours. You can charge your battery backup at night by sending any excess solar energy to it.
Solar power generated during the day can help you offset your electricity bills at night because you are able to draw stored energy from the solar battery instead of the grid.
Solar panels can be used to generate electricity for your home using renewable solar energy. Solar panels produce more electricity the more direct sunlight hits their cells. Solar panels can be used in any weather condition, even if it’s overcast or cloudy.
Solar panels are a great way to power Christmas lights.
Convenience
Solar-powered lights for Christmas give you the flexibility and convenience needed to let your creativity run wild when decorating.
You don’t have to worry about finding an outlet near you or having unsightly extension cables. Instead, you can use solar lights wherever you like. You can easily light up bushes that are farthest away from your front door without worrying about the number of strands.
Cost Savings
Solar panels are only required to be purchased once. It will then pay for itself many times over when you check your utility bill.
You might feel the immediate impact of LED lights on your wallet compared to incandescent ones, giving you more room for holiday shopping!
ECO-FRIENDLINESS
Solar power has many benefits, but the most important is its eco-friendliness.
By reducing your carbon footprint, you can help combat global warming. Choose something that is powered by renewable energy to secure a greener, better future for your family.
FREEDOM SOLAR – LIGHT THE WAY
It’s that time of year again! You can partner with us, solar company Freedom Solar, if you are ready to make a switch during the holiday season or if you want to give the gift of solar power to someone special.
We have been providing residential solar installations and business solar installations for over 15 years.
If needed, we also have a solar maintenance service department. Our team of experienced technicians can repair, maintain, and upgrade any system to maximize energy production.
Call us now if you have any questions or book your free consultation to enjoy cost-effective, long-lasting lights and renewable energies in the New Year.
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