This is everything I hoped for.  We have only had it a few days but so far so good!  I have it on top of a fence around my patio...it gets plenty of sun but not all day sun and the lantern stays on all night!  It is not at all flimsy...it's what was expected.  Also, the light flickers like a candle making very soft atmosphere lighting.  Please don't expect it to add any real lighting to your patio or deck. MOOD LIGHTING ONLY!  That being said it looks greatm works great and I am going to get another for the other side of my patio!