Abstract: A solar charging lamp is set forth wherein a twelve-volt direct current lamp is illuminated by means of a wet-cell battery recharged by solar cells integrally secured to said lamp. An optional cord for attachment to an automotive cigarette lighter is available to enable charging of an automotive battery by means of the solar cells or alternatively, illuminate the lamp during continuous overcast conditions from an auxiliary battery source, as in an automoile. A photo-electric eye is operative to automatically illuminate the light in evening hours with an optional infra-red sensor operative to activate by operation in response to physical movement proximate the infra-red sensor.