Landcare began in Victoria, Australia in 1986 with a group of farmers near St Arnaud in central Victoria forming the first Landcare group.n the twenty years since the first group formed, Landcare has become an ethic, related to the Stewardship principles where land managers work to protect or improve the land for the future. Landcare groups in Australia are supported by Landcare Australia as a national body, and also by the relevant State.
Batteries are the second most costly component in your average solar light. Some of the outdoor solar lights use AA sized NiCads and if they are charging well, they may last 1 to 2 years. Some of the NiMH batteries can last up to 4 years.
3 of the most common chemistry types of batteries used in garden solar lights are NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride), NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) and Lithium Ion. The most common sizes (and the ones we carry at Your Solar Link) are AA rechargeable batteries and AAA rechargeable batteries. The range in capacity (mAh, or milliAmp hours) can run from 300 mAh on up to 1200 mAh. The most commonly used capacities in solar garden lights are 300 mAh, 600 mAh and 1000 mAh.