Patio umbrella with solar lights
When using your outdoor space after dark, you can still use the umbrella that you used for shade during the day. The patio umbrella with solar lights will give you illumination of your table area for several hours after dark.
A simple solar panel on the top will gather the suns rays it is protecting you from during the day to turn the energy into power by charging the rechargeable battery. This will allow you to use your outdoor space without the time of taking down the umbrella and putting up lights.
All the umbrellas in this article can be purchased for under $100, you will still need a table and umbrella stand to stabilize your umbrella. The price of these umbrellas is cheaper than purchasing an umbrella and lights then installing the lights. The 9 foot and larger umbrella's will have four lights per rib, 8 foot and under only three lights per rib.
Now lets look at what sizes are available and what different shade styles there are.
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Trademark 9 foot Umbrella
Under $90
Available in three colors Navy Blue, Green and Red, this 9 foot umbrella is a nice medium-sized for smaller dining tables. The 180G polyester canvas for the canopy with aluminum ribs and black powder coated steel poles that will be very durable. Has a crank and tilt for changing the angle of your umbrella during the day.
Shade must be up when you need the lights as the four LED lights per the eight ribs will not be seen if the shade is down. A switch is on the solar panel to turn the light off when not needed for a while, the battery will remain charged daily.
Better Homes and Gardens 10 foot Umbrella
Under $100
The largest umbrella in this group at 10 foot, the steel pole will make it very sturdy. Available in two colors at this writing, they are red burgundy and light blue.
With 32 LED lights, four on each of the eight ribs you will have plenty of light for your nighttime entertainment.
Trademark 9 foot Rectangle Umbrella
Under $90
Want something with a little different look, have a narrow area that needs shade, this rectangle umbrella will work. The 180G polyester canopy is 10 feet long and 6.5 feet wide when opened. Six ribs will support the canopy, four in the corners and two in the middle on the long sides.
Each rib will have four LED lights for illumination, like others the solar panel on the top of the pole will charge the batteries.
A crank and tilt operation will give you the ability to change the canopy when needed. The black powder coated pole will support your shade and light.
Trademark 8 foot Umbrella
Under $70
You need a smaller umbrella, this 8 foot model will help. With eight aluminum ribs with three LED lights each will give you a total of 24 lights for illumination. The canopy is available in blue, red and light green colors.
A steel pole with black powder coating will have a crank and tilt function. A square solar panel on the top will power the batteries for light after dark.
Trademark 7 foot Umbrella
Under $80
Smallest of the patio umbrella with solar lights in this article, this will be the best for smaller spaces. The canopy will come in four colors to match your decor, Blue, Green, Red or Tan.
All steel frame construction, with a black powder coated finish. Each of the eight ribs will have 3 LED lights for 24 total lights.
Pole will have a tilt and crank option for changing the canopy. Solar panel is located on the top of the canopy to charge the battery for up to 12 hours of illumination after dark.
Pros
- Do not need external lighting
- No wires for lighting
- Can be used anywhere a regular patio umbrella can be used
Cons
- Extra weight on top may break tilt switch in moderate winds
- Have to remove umbrella from stand and table to change battery
- Will need a table and stand for proper support
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Conclusion
Need lights after dark in your outdoor area, look at a patio umbrella with solar lights for a solution to this problem. You already need to have an umbrella for shade during the day, for not much more cost, this will be a very duable solution.
Depending on your sizing needs, one of these umbrellas could be a solution for you. All have about the same amout of light, you just need to choose what works best for you. If you just need a regular umbrella, use this link for my details.
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Excellent information! I own an eight foot , solar powered umbrella with the multiple LEDs. Love it! Ours has a self raising motor which opens and closes the umbrella by a remote control that also switches the lights on and off. Lately, early in the morning, I’ve had to plug in the charger to charge the batteries but maybe they are old and living in British Columbia, we have variable sunlight hours. Probably wouldn’t hurt to change batteries if I can find em. PS: ours doesn’t tilt I guess so we don’t break the raising motor.
Michael,
Look at my post on why my solar lights do not work on changing the solar rechargeable batteries. You need to know size and mAh of the battery to get the correct one. They all look the same, just different specs.
John
Thanks for the information. I never even knew they made patio umbrellas with lights! What a great idea.
William,
These have been around for a few years. In the past the lights and solar panels have been very bulky. The umbrellas were not very good to look at, they did have lights. Today’s technology will almost make them disappear when not in use.
John
They are all great. Love the idea if having lights underneath once the sun goes down. My challenge would be choosing the color… I like them all as I usually have 3 umbrellas on my backyard.Thanks for this review.
Agnes,
You can mix and match the colors or just get them all the same. Having the ability to extend your outside entertainment time into the darkness will help you extend your party time outside.
John
A handy lighting solution of a patio umbrella that can be utilized without a separate electrical system and lighting fixtures in the yard. Affordable price for a product worth to test.
Kari,
Two products in one purchase for the price of an umbrella. This will be a great purchase for any homeowner to get.
John
These umbrellas would make it easier to entertain without worrying about how to arrange power cords or candlelight that often is tripped over. Technology keeps coming up with excellent solutions to all our problems.
Sheila,
Without cords and the danger of a lit candle, you will enjoy your outdoor space in more comfort. Technology will keep improving each day.
John
Great post, thanks for sharing! I had no idea that umbrellas could even come with solar lighting, that’s so cool! All reasonably priced too! Can’t wait to get one.
Will,
If you are in the market for a patio umbrella, one of these solar lighted umbrellas should be on your short list. Having a dual purpose item for your outdoor space will save you a few bucks in the long run.
Jon
I am designing my own house to have built one day. I haven’t really thought about my outdoor space yet. These umbrellas give me a few really good ideas though. Thank you for sharing.b
Brittaney,
Panning an outdoor space is very important. Just don’t run out and buy something that looks pretty and try to make it fit your space.
John
What a wonderful idea!! This would be great for the spring and fall, up here in Canada. I’m in northern Alberta, and we have light in the sky until after 11 pm in June/July. But after that, the extra light would be most useful.
Thanks for your review,
Suzanne
Suzanne,
Having more sun, your will need the umbrella for shade. During the spring and fall you would get more use out of the lights.
John
These are great. Ironically my husband and I were just looking last weekend for deck lighting. This would solve two problems. Light in the evening and shade for the day. I am going to show these to him right away.
I am so glad I found this article. Perfect timing!
Christina,
The Umbrella with solar lights will solve two problems with one purchase. Having a sunny area during the day will be a lot more comfortable with a little shade. After dark you will be able to continue enjoying your outdoor area.
John
These are really nice umbrellas. I really like the LED lights. What a great idea. I’m not crazy about having to remove the umbrella from the stand to change the batteries, but I think it’s worth it.
Thanks for this great article, John.
Susan,
Changing the batteries will only happen about every 2-3 years. They will last a long time.
John
Woww is a must for my patio!I want the rectangle one. In the summer I love sitting outside having a fresh juice and enjoy the nice weather.This looks great, you don’t have to stop your nice time and go inside!
If the price is under 100$ is ok, I will sure take the 9 foot one. I bought a simple umbrella for 80 euro so…you have here a good deal for me.
Thanks for sharing. Have a good day.
Cristina
Cristina,
You can get one of the lighted umbrellas with stand for under $100 US dollars, I do not know how that converts to Euro’s. This is a great item for any outdoor space to extend the amount of time you can use your patio furniture.
John
These are really awesome.
I live in Greece and have recently bought a huge umbrella for my balcony. I wish I didn’t now.
These would be just the ticket. I think they would offer a real atmosphere while sitting outside with a cool beer with the lights up above.
Thanks for this.. I will look into purchasing one I think.
Chris
Chris,
The next time that you need a patio umbrella, come back to see current information. The umbrellas with solar lights are a great addition to any outdoor space.
John
John,
This is such a neat idea and the fact that all the umbrellas in your article can be purchased for under $100 is appealing. With summer fast approaching, we send a lot of time on our patio, this is a great idea. Our current umbrella has seen better days and needs to be replaced this season. This is certainly an option to consider.
Lisa
Lisa,
The fact that you could spend under $100 and have shade during the day with lights after dark in the same purchase is what makes these great. This is a great option for those looking to replace their current umbrellas.
John