Customer Installations & Articles

As more and more people are seeking self-sufficiency and resilience, off-grid living continues to gain momentum in 2025. Whether you’re powering a cabin in the woods or creating a solar-powered homestead, energy efficiency is critical—and that’s where DC (direct current) lighting comes in. Choosing DC lighting over traditional AC (alternating current) lighting can offer serious advantages for off-grid homes. Here’s why. 1. Higher Energy Efficiency Off-grid homes often rely on solar panels, batteries, and inverters to manage power. Most batteries store electricity as DC power. When you use DC lighting, you eliminate the need for an inverter to convert that...

If you’re looking to save energy, reduce costs, and maximize efficiency, switching to DC lighting is one of the smartest moves you can make. Whether you're powering an off-grid cabin, solar-powered home, RV, or boat, Watt-a-Light’s premium DC lighting solutions provide a safer, more efficient, and longer-lasting alternative to traditional AC lighting. But is it really worth the switch? Absolutely. Here’s why DC lighting is the better choice for energy efficiency, solar integration, and long-term savings. 1. DC Lighting Eliminates Energy Loss from Conversion Did you know that most power sources produce DC electricity?🔋 Solar panels, batteries, and generators all generate...

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad offers a one-of-a-kind journey through the stunning landscapes of the San Juan Mountains, straddling Colorado and New Mexico. This historic railroad, which continues to operate with its authentic coal-fired steam engines, transports passengers back in time with their beautifully resored vintage railcars. The restoration of the railroad’s vintage rolling stock is a significant aspect of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad’s efforts to preserve its heritage. Over the years, many railcars have been meticulously restored to their original forms, allowing passengers to experience the authenticity of early 20th-century train travel. As part of the railroad’s ongoing...

You likely are already aware of the benefits of upgrading your lighting to LED (more about that here.) At Watt-a-Light, we are constantly working to provide our customers with innovative solutions to capture the most energy savings and have now added PIR motion sensing flood lights to our offerings! PIR (Passive Infrared) motion sensors have emerged as a key player in the ever-evolving landscape of energy-efficient technologies. When integrated with our very popular LED flood lights, PIR motion sensors offer a solution to further enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, and provide an optimal user lighting experience!   PIR stands for Passive InfraRed and is the technology used in our...

The Alaska Railroad's last operating steam engine was the locomotive you see here - Locomotive Number 557!  Over the past ten years, countless enthusiastic individuals and donors have been dedicated to the restoration of this breathtaking locomotive. Patrick Durand, President of The Engine 557 Restoration Company was kind enough to share some images and provide his comment on the use of Watt-a-Light LED bulbs within the lighting elements of the project.  "Coming, going or standing still Locomotive 557 depends on Watt-A-Light to brighten the way.  Alaska Railroad's last Steam Engine is 10 years into a total rebuild.  New technology is used...