It a￼ nice large size umbrella. I think the fabric is a￼ little thin. I hope is holds up well. The lights are solar which the solar panel is at the top of the umbrella. I think the size is great to give you full coverage from sun under a dining table. The black pole is nice and has a crank to open the umbrella. I got the grey color which goes nicely with the black pole. I gave the umbrella a 4star rating due to how thin the fabric on the umbrella.