Solar Parking Lot Lighting Case Study

In this case study, we examine a retail store parking lot. After a detailed evaluation, our team recommended the installation of solar-powered LED area lights, specifically chosen to suit the extensive and open layout of the parking lot. These fixtures not only enhance visibility and safety for customers and staff but also promote sustainability and energy independence, significantly reducing the dealership’s operational costs.

Parking Lot Lighting Design

Here’s an example of a solar lighting photometric design constructed by our professional lighting engineers. In this example, A customer constructed a corner grocery store with an existing 19-car (12,000 sq ft) parking lot. Installing conventional area lights would have incurred significant additional costs due to the need for underground cable trenching, which would have damaged the existing lot. The estimated costs for trenching and cabling for just three poles were projected to be around $8,000.

The scope included three 50W Area Lights which provided an average 1.61 footcandles; enough light to meet IES recommended illumination for suburban parking lots (1.0 fc). Thus, trenching and trenching damage is avoided. Now the customer will have parking lot lights without disruption to the parking lot and an annual power savings,

Solar LED parking lot area lights mounted on poles and illuminating a retail grocery store parking lot. — LED Solar Parking Lot Lights

Solar LED parking lot area lights mounted on poles and illuminating a retail grocery store with false color illumination and an average illumination of 1.61 footcandles — Solar Parking Lot Light Footcandles

Layout of Solar LED parking lot area lights mounted on poles and illuminating a retail grocery store parking lot. — LED Solar Parking Lot Lighting Layout

Results

After the installation of the solar-powered LED area lights in the auto dealership parking lot, the results were exceptionally favorable. The client was thoroughly pleased with the uniformity of the illumination and the way the lights catered to the expansive layout of the parking lot. The advanced 3D photometric design crafted by our lighting engineers effectively delivered the desired lighting outcomes.

The client appreciated the efficient light distribution and expressed gratitude for the professional recommendation and the comprehensive approach taken. The improved visibility and energy sustainability provided by the new solar parking lot lighting setup have significantly enhanced the overall functionality and satisfaction in the dealership operations.