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New White Paper: Solar is Lighting the Future of Electrical Contracting
Oct 19, 2026
For electrical contractors, the days of relying on AC power to light streets, paths, parks and even parking lots are numbered. Local governments are now realizing that an investment in solar lighting is one that pays dividends over its extended life, which has translated into a greater demand for
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On Trend: What’s new in lighting?
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While the tide is rising or falling on some lighting trends and others are still in their infancy, all should be on electrical contractors’ radars.
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