Solar Globe Dimmable Outdoor Wall Light

A solar wall light with real dimming is less common than it should be. Most switch on at full output and stay there until the battery gives up; this one lets you set a level, which both suits the position better and stretches the charge across a longer evening.

The globe form emits in all directions rather than pointing, so it lights the wall it is mounted on as well as the space in front of it. On a patio or a garden wall that produces ambient light rather than a spot, which is generally what an outdoor seating area actually wants.

It charges from its own panel and switches on automatically at dusk, so there is no wiring, no switch and no running cost. Mount it where the panel gets direct sun for most of the day, since run time depends entirely on charge. Expect shorter operation in winter and after overcast days, keep the panel clear of leaves and dirt, and check the fixings periodically on an exposed wall.

• Dimmable output rather than a single fixed brightness
• Globe emits in all directions for ambient patio light
• Solar charged with automatic dusk switching
• No wiring, switch or running cost
• Site the panel in direct sun; shorter winter run time is normal