Pedestalled Solar Panels can be placed for optimum efficiency, lighting walkways and larger areas due to their height. Some models also rotate to follow the sun and some retract at night to protect the panels from the elements. Stand-alone Solar Energy Technology is being manufactured in various shapes, sizes, and, designs. Many pedestalled solar panels, many with panels that resemble flower petals or stems and leaves, as seen below. Their height can allow for increased effectiveness as when not encumbered by shade. One thing to keep in mind with these solar panels is that there are usually substantial installation charges on top of the cost of the Solar Panels to create a really strong foundation, but as the industry develops, even those costs are sure to come down.