The post is very nice looking for its price and the solar panels can make illumination last all night if provided a full day of direct sunlight. However the light is very weak, providing no more than about a radius of 3 feet around. It is also a bright white light, so don’t buy it if you want a warmeryellower light. If you’re looking for looks during the day, go for it. But if you’re hoping to actually illuminate a path for navigation or security, you need to go elsewhere. At this price point no one makes a light that compares to a wired post. You will have to look at Gama Sonic’s higher end options.