Abstract: Disclosed herein are several implementations for an emplaceable dock-piling light comprising variations, combinations, and permutations of the following components: a light compartment comprising a light-emitting source, a control processor, a remote control signal receiver, and a solar-rechargeable battery; an engagement base coupled to the base of the light compartment, said engagement base comprising a post sleeve for engaging the top of a post piling in a manner sufficient to maintain the light compartment atop said post piling; and a compartment top coupled to the light compartment, the compartment top comprising a solar panel for charging the solar-rechargeable battery.