LED Lights for Parking Lots: Bright, Safe, and Cost-Effective

Monitoring a recent two-year stretch, the U.S. Department of Energy found that installations of light-emitting diode (LED) products doubled across all applications—including parking lots.

Parking lots pose unique lighting challenges: they tend to have vast surface areas, offer little or no protection from the elements, and require lighting from dusk to dawn. Whether you’re seeking lighting for a wide-open outdoor lot or an indoor garage with ramps, entrances, and exits, you want your lot to be safe without spending a fortune on fixtures, energy, and maintenance.

Advances in LED Light Technology Mean Many High-Quality, Long-Lasting Product Offerings

Since its mainstream debut in the electronics space in the 1970s, LED technology has pervaded virtually every lighting-dependent industry while becoming the preferred lighting source for architects, contractors, and lighting experts.

Rapid technological advancement in the industry means you have many choices when installing LED parking lot light fixtures. Some notable recently available products include: 

EnergyLite’s GridLite3 (for Site + Area Lighting in Outdoor Lots)

You’ll likely begin the design for your parking lot’s lighting distribution with pole-top lights that illuminate large swathes of the lot. The GridLite3 is one of the most popular site and area lights, providing precise area coverage with custom optics, a long service life, modularity in components, and durable construction to provide longevity in all weather conditions. 

The GridLite3 can serve as the foundation of any parking lot lighting plan, particularly for outdoor lots and top levels of parking garages. 

Features of the GridLite3:

  • Designed to distribute light across a large surface area
  • Low backlight (excellent BUG ratings)
  • Minimal glare
  • Directional lighting capability
  • Industry-leading brand renowned for its LED products
  • Modular component design for easy maintenance 

EnergyLite’s GL Wall Pack (for Entrances, Exits, and Lot-Adjacent Structures)

Area lights like the GridLite3 are critical components of your lighting infrastructure but may not cover entryways, exit points, or other areas that are harder to illuminate with area-style lighting. 

The GL Wall Pack, which mounts easily to structures like walls, ticketing stands, and overhangs, can provide direct lighting from above, ensuring that drivers can see where they’re going and illuminating even the deepest corners of your lot or garage.

Features of the GL Wall Pack:

  • Light, compact design requires little mounting surface area 
  • No poles or other infrastructure required
  • Easily mounting
  • Big-time lighting in a small package

EnergyLite’s BroadLite3 (for Maximum Illumination)

What better than a floodlight to communicate security to night-time parking lot users, and to indicate to would-be thieves and ne’er-do-wells that your lot isn’t the place for them?

EnergyLite’s BroadLite3 can replace 200-600W HID fixtures, providing high lighting saturation with more energy efficiency than the competition. 

Features of the BroadLite3:

  • Durable design
  • Easy maintenance and replacement
  • Long service life

EnergyLite’s HawkLite HLL (for Roadways)

EnergyLite’s HawkLite HLL is sourced and designed in the United States. This second-generation product reflects the lighting industry’s rapid shift towards lightweight, bright-but-not-blinding overhead lighting for roadways (and driveways). 

Features of the HawkLite HLL:

  • Designed specifically to illuminate the narrow, long-stretching shape of roads 
  • Lightweight design with tool-less entry into the mechanical compartment makes for easy installation 
  • Second-generation product that utilizes the latest advances in road-specific LED lighting technology

Contact Solais Lighting Group Today to Get a Comprehensive Lighting Plan for Your Parking Lot

Our team of dedicated lighting professionals will draw up a plan for LED parking lot light fixtures that meets your vision and your budget. Call Solais Lighting Group today at 469-294-1516 or contact us online. 

Even if you simply need advice about lighting your lot, Solais Lighting Group is here to help.