Solar Garden & Outdoor Lighting

Solar garden lighting is the biggest, most crowded corner of the solar-gadget world — and the one with the widest quality gap. A good set runs for years on warm, reliable light; a cheap one fades to a dim blue glow by its second winter.

We focus on the details that decide whether solar lights survive a British winter: battery type, whether the panel is separate from the light, IP weather rating and light colour. Our roundups rank fairy lights, spotlights, wall lights and decorative lanterns on exactly those points.