Abstract: The invention is a method for decreasing the energy consumption of artificial lighting fixtures by reducing the amount of fixtures required for a particular task. The invention consists of the application of photovoltaic cells to the parts of a lighting fixture not directly producing artificial light. The photovoltaic cells produce an electric current that powers a secondary artificial light source. The photovoltaic cells will convert light that would otherwise have been lost or absorbed by the parts of the lighting fixture. The secondary artificial light source is attached to the lighting fixture to the parts of the lighting fixture not directly producing artificial light. This secondary light source will produce light in addition to the primary light source.