Why you'll love them: Amir Solar Powered String Lights don't require batteries or an outlet, so you can use them anywhere.
Whether you’re planning an outdoor wedding or want to put your Christmas tree in a corner of your yard that’s too far from an electrical outlet, the convenience of Amir's solar-powered LED string lights is nothing to blink at.
This 72-foot long copper wire strand of 360-degree mini-lights comes attached to a four-inch square solar panel you can stake into the ground. As long as your location gets a few hours of sunlight per day, that will be enough to power this entire strand and its 200 bulbs.
My house is more than 100-years old and doesn’t have any power sockets outside, but I hate the look of ugly extension cords, so these solar lights are perfect for me. I’ve had this exact light strand set up outside in my yard for more than a year, and the lights are still working beautifully.
On particularly cloudy days, I’ve felt that the lights look a little dimmer than on days when the solar panel gets tons of sun, but they’ve never stopped working, even though they’ve been rained on more times than I can count.
I love the way the copper wire glows when the lights go on, plus they’re super versatile. Last Halloween I hung them around my gate with fake spider webs, and set them to flash spookily and scare trick-or-treaters.
In the summer, I had them twined around a jasmine vine, where they looked romantic and enchanting in the garden. And for Christmas, I have them draped over my front fence like icicles.
Pros: Completely solar powered lights that stand up to weather and work in many contexts
Cons: The small lights might be too dim if you don’t get enough sun, tangle easily
Buy a 72-foot strand of AMIR Solar Powered String Copper Wire LED Lights on Amazon for $15.99