Parking lot lighting isn’t just about providing visibility in the dark; it’s a critical element for ensuring safety, enhancing security, and contributing to the overall aesthetics of an outdoor space.

Led Pole Light Fixtures

LED technology has revolutionized the lighting industry, and parking lots are no exception. LED pole lights offer a variety of benefits including:

• Safety: LED pole light fixtures enhance customer and employee safety in parking lots by providing well-distributed bright and uniform illumination. The improved visibility helps reduce the risk of accidents, deter criminal activities, and create a secure environment for individuals navigating the area during the night, ensuring clear pathways and parking spaces and contributing to an overall safer experience for everyone.
• Energy efficiency: LED lights are known for their energy efficiency, both providing substantial long-term cost savings and minimizing environmental impact.
• Cost savings: Because of their energy efficiency and extended lifespan, LED lights can reduce maintenance and replacement costs, allowing the initial investment to be paid off quickly.
• Low maintenance: LED lights last longer and require minimal maintenance, so property owners will have fewer disruptions and expenses.
• Long lifespan: LED lights have a significantly longer lifespan compared to traditional lighting options, offering reliability and longevity.

Motion-Activated Fixtures

Motion-activated light fixtures add an extra layer to parking lot lighting, addressing both security concerns and energy conservation. Benefits of motion-activated parking lot fixtures include:

• Security: Motion-activated lights illuminate specific areas when triggered, deterring potential threats.
• Energy conservation: Lights can be dimmed to a certain level and brightened as needed, optimizing energy usage based on activity.
• Versatility: Motion-activated fixtures offer versatility in adapting to different lighting needs, supporting video surveillance systems, security features, and more.

Smart Lighting Solutions

Smart lighting technology offers unprecedented control and customization when it comes to parking lot lighting. Smart seamlessly integrates with other technologies, creating a connected and intelligent parking lot environment. Lighting can be controlled remotely from a central command center or handheld mobile device. With smart lighting, you can tailor:

• Lighting schedules
• Brightness levels
• Occupancy sensors
• And more

Plus, you may be able to significantly reduce your energy, which can save you money.

Considerations For Choosing Parking Lot Lighting

Choosing the right parking lot lighting involves careful consideration of various factors:

• Photometrics: Photometrics is the study of light and how it emanates from a fixture into the environment. When it comes to planning, this is a critical consideration as it can improve the experience in a space and lead to more energy-efficient lighting. Carefully analyze what’s currently in place and what your parking lot lighting goals should be, and work with a lighting professional to choose the proper manufacturers and distributors that offer this service. They can help ensure you have what’s necessary to light a space properly and optimally.
• Retrofit vs. replacement: Evaluate whether retrofitting existing fixtures or investing in new technology is the better option. Consider cost savings, energy efficiency, maintenance levels, and overall safety.
• Compliance: Ensure any old or new lighting products meet local regulations and standards, including dark sky compliance. Your local lighting professionals can provide additional guidance.
• Budget: Balance up-front costs with long-term savings to make the best and economically sound decisions. While replacement may cost more initially, the cost savings through energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and less maintenance may be worth it.

Bay Lighting’s Top Recommend Parking Lot Lighting Fixtures

SATCO NUVO

SATCO’s LED Area Lights are built using die cast aluminum and impact resistant lenses and feature an IP65 rating. 

• Rated Hours: 50,000 hours
• Color Temperature: 4000K and 5000K
• Watt Options: 100W to 300W
• Voltage Options: 120-277V and 277-480V
• Mounting Options: Slip-fitter, universal, yoke, and trunnion; fixed arm or articulating extended slip-fitter mounts
• Sensor / photocell options: Photocells, PIR sensors, and microwave sensors
• Color Option: Bronze finish
• Warranty: 5-year warranty
• Highlights:
  • Built-in surge protection
  • All-weather durability
  • Integrated respirators to help balance air pressure and prevent humidity build-up.
  • Passive heat-sink allows for better performance and heat dissipation.
  • Fixtures have a designated drill-out for simple sensor installations.

Cooper Lighting Solutions

Cooper’s Lumark Prevail LED fixture replaces 70W-1,500W metal halide fixtures in general area applications such as walkways, building areas, and commercial parking lot lights. 

• Rated Hours: 100,000 hours
• Color Temperature: 2700K to 5000K
• Watt Options: 35W to 588W
• Voltage Options: Universal (120-277V), High (347-480V), DuraVolt (277-480V),
• Mounting Options: Standard universal quick mount arm with universal drill pattern
• Sensor / Photocell options: Dimming motion and daylight sensors, occupancy sensors, WaveLinx wireless sensors, photocontrol receptacles to enable “dusk-to-dawn” lighting
• Color Option: Bronze, grey, black, dark platinum, graphite metallic, white
• Warranty: 5-year warranty
• Highlights:
  • Maximize energy savings with efficacies up to 160 lumens per watt.
  • Integrated stand-alone or wireless controls for additional savings.
  • The versatile mount standard arm facilitates ease of installation for both retrofit and new installations.

RAB

RAB’s A17 is an ultra-economy arealight with field-adjustable CCTs.

• Rated Hours: 100,000 hours
• Color Temperature: 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K
• Watt Options: 375W, 300W, 240W, 150W, 100W and 70W
• Voltage Options: 120V to 277V
• Mounting Options: Universal pole mount and roadway arm available; slip-fitter mount available on 150W; wall mount kit available separately
• Sensor / photocell options: Microwave sensor, selectable photocell that can be turned on and off
• Color Option: Bronze, black, white
• Warranty: 5-year warranty
• Highlights:
  • 3-way adjustable models available.
  • Accessories include remote control for MVS models, twistlock photocells, lightcloud twistlock photocells, and house-side shields.
  • PI65 rated for complete protection against dust and low-pressure water jet ingress.

Contact Bay Lighting

Effective parking lot lighting is crucial, which is why it’s importance to consult professionals. Bay Lighting offers expertise in recommending and implementing the right lighting solutions for your property. We provide commercial lighting solutions in Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. Contact us today to learn more or get a quote for your parking lot project.