Abstract: An autonomous lighting apparatus for use in an interior of an enclosure having a barrier including a translucent portion. The lighting apparatus is attached to an interior side of the translucent portion of the barrier and includes a solar cell configured to receive light energy directed through the translucent portion. The lighting apparatus also includes a rechargeable power storage apparatus electrically engaged with the solar cell, a light source electrically engaged with the power storage apparatus, and a detection device detection device electrically engaged with the power storage apparatus and configured to detect events occurring in the interior of the enclosure, such that upon the detection of such events the light source is activatable to illuminate the interior of the enclosure.