Why Streetlight Budgets Keep Blowing Up On paper, streetlight installation seems straightforward: buy a fixture, plant a pole, and flip the switch. But for cities, developers, and public works teams, …
Total Cost of Ownership: Grid vs. Solar Street Lighting
Why More Cities Are Reassessing the Real Cost of Lighting Infrastructure For decades, most city streetlights have been powered by the electric grid. It was the default model — trench …
Common Problems with Grid-Tied Lighting Systems
Why cities are rethinking the limitations of utility-dependent streetlights Grid-tied lighting has been the standard for decades — but in many municipalities, that standard is beginning to show its age. …
A Brief History of Street Lighting and What’s Next
From whale oil to solar LED — how cities are lighting the way forward Public lighting has always played a vital role in how cities function after dark. What began …
Street Lighting Technologies Explained: LED vs. HPS vs. Metal Halide
Why Streetlight Technology Still Matters Street lighting is one of the most critical — and overlooked — elements of a city’s infrastructure. It affects how people move, how safe they …
Why Many Cities Are Rethinking Street Lighting Infrastructure
How smart, sustainable solutions like solar LED are shaping the future of public lighting For decades, streetlights were treated as a fixed utility — powered by the grid, managed by …
What Are the Main Types of Street Lights?
Street lighting is essential for public safety, transportation, and urban development — but many cities face growing challenges. Rising energy costs, aging infrastructure, and pressure to meet environmental targets make …
How Solar Lighting Prevents Copper Wire Theft
Copper wire theft continues to jeopardize public infrastructure across the United States. As copper prices rise, traditional lighting systems that rely on buried wiring have become prime targets. The result: …
How Solar Street Lighting Supports Vision Zero: Advancing Safer, More Equitable Streets Across America
Introduction: Lighting the Path to Zero Fatalities Across the U.S., communities are committing to Vision Zero—a nationwide initiative to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. But Vision Zero is more …
How Solar Street Lights Improve Safety on Roads and Highways
Enhancing Public Safety Through Sustainable Lighting Solutions Municipalities are continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance public safety and improve road infrastructure. Solar street lighting for roads and highways has emerged …