SolarPath Sun Solutions deploys off-grid lighting systems across thirteen application categories nationwide. From parking lots and roadways to parks, bus stations, and security perimeters, every project begins with a site assessment, a photometric study, and an autonomy calculation tuned to the site’s peak sun hours (PSH). Our fixtures eliminate trenching, cut installation time by 60 percent or more, and deliver zero ongoing energy cost over a five-to-seven-year payback window.
Every application runs on the same DLC-listed and UL-listed product platform. One specification, one warranty, and one point of contact across a single-site or multi-site deployment.
Browse the five environments SolarPath serves most often. Every tab links to the full application detail page with recommended products, photometric targets, and installation guidance.
Roadway lighting demands consistent lumen output, tight lateral distribution, and a photometric design that meets state DOT and IES RP-8 standards. SolarPath cobra-head and all-in-two fixtures deliver 5000 to 12000 lumens with Type II and Type III distribution, 3000K or 4000K CCT for dark-sky compliance, and four to five days of autonomy.
Parking lot projects target 1 to 3 footcandles average maintained, with uniformity ratios below 4:1. SolarPath all-in-two fixtures mounted at 20 to 30 feet deliver the required lux levels without trenching, conduit, or utility hookup. Canopy applications use low-profile fixtures engineered to mount flush under steel or concrete canopies.
Park and pathway projects combine dark-sky compliance with pedestrian-scale lighting. SolarPath bollards and decorative LEDs deliver 400 to 1200 lumens with full shielding, 3000K warm CCT, and CRI 80+ for color-accurate wayfinding. Every fixture meets IDA dark-sky ordinances.
Security applications prioritize motion detection, wide-angle distribution, and high lumen burst on demand. SolarPath flood lights and wall packs integrate PIR motion sensors, deliver 4000 to 8000 lumens at full output, and hold a two-stage dimming profile that conserves autonomy during low-activity hours.
Sports field and recreation projects require high lumen output, precise aiming, and uniform coverage across the playing surface. SolarPath high-output all-in-two fixtures deliver 10000 to 20000 lumens per head, pair with pole heights of 30 to 50 feet, and configure with scheduled run times to match league and practice hours.
Application | Recommended Product | Key Specs |
Roadway & Street | All-In-Two, Cobra-Head | 5000–12000 lm, Type II/III, 4-day autonomy |
Parking Lot | All-In-Two, All-In-One | 6000–10000 lm, 1–3 fc avg, 4-day autonomy |
Park & Pathway | Bollard, Decorative LED | 400–1200 lm, 3000K, dark-sky compliant |
Security & Perimeter | Flood, Wall Pack | 4000–8000 lm, PIR sensor, IP66 |
Sports Field | High-output All-In-Two | 10000–20000 lm per head, scheduled run time |
Off-grid solar lighting eliminates underground conduit, utility meters, and electrical service drops. Installations finish in days instead of weeks.
Every SolarPath fixture generates its own power. No utility meter, no demand charges, no rate escalation across the fixture lifetime.
Pole, base plate, and fixture install in a single crew day. No trenching permits, no utility coordination, no downtime for tenants or traffic.
Full-cutoff optics, 3000K CCT, and IES BUG ratings meet IDA dark-sky ordinances in every state that enforces them.
From roadway lighting to security perimeters, SolarPath Sun Solutions pairs your application with the right photometric design, the right fixture selection, and the right autonomy calculation. Every project ships with a stamped photometric study, an autonomy report tied to your site’s peak sun hours, and a commissioning checklist our field team completes on handover.
Our fixtures carry DLC and UL listings, five-year warranties, and a LiFePO4 plus MPPT platform engineered for 10+ years of outdoor service. One specification. One warranty. One point of accountability.
Most commercial parking lots use pole heights of 20 to 30 feet, with 25 feet as the typical specification. Pole height depends on target lux level, fixture distribution type, and pole spacing. SolarPath provides a free photometric study that calculates the optimal pole height and fixture count for your site.
Payback period depends on fixture count, utility rates, and whether a project involves new trenching. Sites that would otherwise require trenched utility service typically pay back in 3 to 5 years. Retrofit projects with existing electrical service pay back in 5 to 7 years, driven entirely by eliminated utility bills.
Most commercial solar lighting installations require a standard pole and foundation permit, which is identical to the permit required for conventional grid-tied lighting. Solar lights avoid the electrical permit and utility coordination that grid-tied projects demand. Permit requirements vary by municipality, and SolarPath supports the permitting package.
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) publishes standards for outdoor lighting that minimize skyglow, light trespass, and glare. IDA-compliant fixtures use full-cutoff optics, CCT at 3000K or lower, and careful aiming. Every SolarPath fixture configured for a dark-sky ordinance ships IDA compliant.
SolarPath systems are engineered for sites with peak sun hours (PSH) as low as 3.5. Sites below 3.5 PSH require additional panel wattage, larger LiFePO4 batteries, or longer autonomy days. Our team calculates the right system for your site based on NREL irradiance data for your zip code.
Yes. SolarPath panels and fixtures are rated for snow loads up to 5400 Pa and wind loads up to 60 m/s. The LiFePO4 battery operates reliably from -40 degrees F to 140 degrees F, and the tilted panel angle sheds snow faster than roof-mounted residential arrays.
Yes. Every project includes a commissioning visit where our field team verifies fixture alignment, confirms motion-sensor behavior, tests scheduled run times, and delivers a written commissioning report. The report documents the system baseline for future warranty claims.
Request a free solar lighting audit and discover how off-grid commercial lighting can reduce your operating costs to zero.
Or call 1-800-SOLAR-PATH
