Solar gates and fencing to provide convenient security

In beautiful Central Oregon where I live, there are several things that are abundant here:  sunshine and property are two of them.  Wide open spaces and sunny skies are a wonderful combination!

Many people here own larger tracts of property that they farm and/or on which they raise livestock.  More and more often, I’m noticing solar powered gates at the entrances to the ranches’ driveways.  The solar gates are useful for a number of reasons: security, privacy and convenient top the list.

At my in-laws’ 40 acres near Sisters, Oregon, there is a long, metal swinging gate in front of their driveway.  Whenever we drive up, we need to get out of the car, unlatch the gate and swing it open.  Then we drive through, get out of the car and repeat the process to close the gate behind us.

We firmly believe that they need an electric gate opener powered by the sun.  Think of it like a garage door opener for a gate.  You can purchase a solar powered gate kit (for several hundred dollars), or create your own.  Using a car battery connected to a small solar panel, trickle charging during the course of the day can generate enough free solar energy to power the electric gate opener whenever you need it.  A perfect project for DIY ranchers!

There are also beautiful wrought iron solar gates for less rustic properties.  Check out the video below:

Single swing solar gate options are also available:

Why not make your life a little easier with a solar powered gate?