what kind of solar lights are best for collecting on cloudy days?
I found this very good discussion on the subject by people who are more informed than I am, but it seems to cover the issue very well and hopefully helps answer your question: The newer technologies are better. The more expensive solar lights are stronger. LED technology beats standard bulb technology for long life and better battery wear but gives less illumination, so you need multi-LED solars to compensate. It is definitely a situation of, you get what you pay for. Name brands (like Westinghouse, sold at Evil Orange) are inferior to the innovators (Sunergy, to name one mfg [who only does wholesale, BTW]). Amorphous panel solars gather power even on cloudy days, unlike older technology that only respond to direct sunlight. Also check type of rechargeable batteries used — the preferred type is standard Ni-cad rechargeable batteries, otherwise you’ll have to buy replacement batteries from the manufacturer. I’ve had batteries last anywhere from one year to five; only a handful have giv
