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한국어 LED Area Lights
LED Area Lights for Commercial & Industrial Outdoor Spaces. IP66+ rating, providing wide and uniform light coverage. Lifespan 50,000+ hours with no maintenance required. Customizable expert lighting plans that meet standards.
What Are LED Area Lights?
LED Area Lights does not refer to single model of lighting fixture, but specifically to high performance LED lights that provide uniform and efficient lighting in various large outdoor spaces. Unlike traditional point light sources or localized lighting, their core mission is to “illuminate the entire area,” rather than single object. They are typically designed to be installed high up, precisely and fully covering large area below, ensuring no dark areas and no light pollution, such as in parking lots, industrial parks, commercial plazas and sports fields.
From physical perspective, LED area lights typically feature robust and durable die-cast aluminum housing, an efficient heat dissipation structure to ensure lifespan of 50,000+ hours, and are equipped with specialized optical lenses or reflectors to shape specific beam, avoiding light waste and light pollution. Our area lighting fixtures power from 50W to 1000+W, with selectable color temperatures from 1800K to 6500K, designed to meet commercial and industrial lighting standards, and are a mainstream solution to replace traditional light sources such as metal halide and sodium lamps.
In short, they are a series of comprehensive lighting fixtures integrating LED technology, optical design, high protection, and thermal management. They represent more flexible LED solution for large-scale outdoor and semi-outdoor area lighting optimized for safety, energy efficiency, and long-term operational stability.
Main Application Scenarios
Outdoor area lighting applications create different light environments around pedestrian, vehicular, goods, and safety considerations. It is a general term representing various broad outdoor and semi-outdoor spaces.
- Parking lots and garage outdoor plazas: Safety and surveillance are paramount. Emphasis is placed on wide-area, uniform lighting and pedestrian/vehicle identification, eliminating dark corners.
- Industrial parks and warehousing areas: Reliable and efficient lighting is required to ensure nighttime operations and security, demanding high luminous efficacy and strong impact and corrosion resistance.
- Port terminals and logistics parks: High-mast lighting and long-distance, uniform illumination are suitable for large equipment, container stacking, and dynamic scheduling.
- Commercial and public spaces: Including sports, parks, recreational, community, and school areas, comfortable visual environment with high color rendering is required, balancing safety and functionality.
- Road and area connections pathways: Seamlessly connecting the lighting of main roads, eliminating blind spots, and providing continuous and safe visual guidance for pedestrians and vehicles.
| Application Scenario | Typical Fixtures | Key Lighting Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lots | Shoebox lights / Area floodlights | Uniform lighting, pedestrian & vehicle safety |
| Industrial Park | High-watt / Modular floods | High reliability, dust & corrosion resistance |
| Ports & Logistics Centers | High mast lights / Long-throw floods | High pole height, long-range coverage |
| Campuses & Public Squares | Shoebox lights / Floodlights | Comfortable lighting, low glare, safety |
| Sports & Playgrounds | Sports floodlights | Wide coverage, uniform brightness |
| Community Roads & Pathways | Pole-mounted area / Post top lights | Safe guidance, reduced dark zones |
From secure parking lots to efficient industrial zones and atmospheric public spaces, our LED area lights provide solid foundation lighting for functionality and safety of various large outdoor areas at night, thanks to their superior reliability and performance.
LEDRHYTHM - Types of LED Area Lights
LED flood lights: As the most well-known type of LED area lighting, flood lights are characterized by their wide, floodlit beam angle. Their applications are very broad,from factory yards and building facades to sports fields, producing uniform wall washing or large-area illumination. We offer wattage options from 50W -1000W+, supporting various installation methods and beam angles, including narrow-angle long-range beams and wide-angle uniform illumination.
LED high mast lights: These lights are designed for light poles ranging from 15 meters to 40 meters or even higher, and feature modular structure. Their core is to achieve uniform illumination over large area from high vantage point, and they are commonly used in ports, city squares, large parking lots, and logistics transfer centers. High mast area lights effectively eliminate ground shadows and minimize the number of light poles required.
Shoebox Lights: This is the most common type of lighting fixture for roads and parking lots, and it also performs well in area lighting for other commercial and public spaces. It has square, shoebox-like shape, precise light distribution, and is often used with light poles. We offer variety of standard beam patterns (Type II/III/IV/V).
Post-Top Lights: LED post-top lights are an ideal choice if you need to satisfy functional lighting requirements while also considering the aesthetics and ambiance of environment. Installed on poles less than 6 meters high, they provide safe and comfortable lighting for paths, communities, and park areas through soft, downward-projecting light spots, either symmetrical or asymmetrical. Can also be used for landscape lighting in gardens or commercial areas.
| Type | Typical Use | Key Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Lights | Industrial park, building facades loading zones, sports, intersection | Strong output flexible beam angles and installation |
| High Mast Lights | Ports, logistics hubs, airports large plazas and parking areas | Wide-area coverage, high pole long-distance uniformity |
| Shoebox Lights | Parking lots, roadways commercial and public space | Precise distribution, roadway optics pole-mount standardization |
| Post Top Lights | Pedestrian zones, parks, plazas community pathways | Comfortable illumination aesthetic design, low glare |
Advantages of LED Area Lights
Choosing professional and suitable LED area lights is far more than simply replacing light source; it is a strategic investment focused on long-term returns, and it brings revolutionary improvements to lighting quality and operational efficiency.
- Energy Saving: LED require significantly less power to achieve the same brightness as traditional lighting fixtures, resulting in immediate energy savings of 60% to 70%. The electricity cost savings are substantial.
- Superior Light Quality: Provides highly uniform, low-glare, and flicker-free light through various light distribution methods and beam angles, with high color rendering index (CRI >70, even >80).
- Long Lifespan: Standard lifespan easily reaches 50,000 to 100,000 hours, 5-10 times that of traditional lighting fixtures. If operated for 10-12 hours per day, it can run for over 10 years without replacement.
- Maintenance-Free: LED lights require no bulb or ballast replacements during their standard lifespan. Since area lighting is typically installed at high locations, substantial savings on replacement or maintenance costs are achieved.
- Instant On: Reaches full brightness instantly upon switching on, eliminating the lengthy warm-up and restart times of traditional lighting fixtures. This is crucial for recovery after a power outage.
- Protection: Designed for harsh outdoor conditions, LED area lights typically feature IP66+ rating, offering complete dust and water resistance, and IK08/10 for effective impact protection, and surge protection.
- Intelligent control: It can easily integrate motion sensors, 0-10V dimming, and network modules to achieve automated operation. This allows for further energy savings of up to 30% on top of basic energy conservation.
Recommended CCT 1800K-2200K
Many outdoor area lighting projects use high color temperature, cool white light to provide sense of “brightness.” However, in specific ecologically sensitive and dark sky protected areas, a more advanced and responsible design philosophy is gaining popularity, with ultra-low color temperature (1800K–2200K) being a more sophisticated and responsible choice. This is not just a technological choice, but also an environmental commitment.
1800K-2200K light has color close to sunset reddish-yellow, making it DarkSky-friendly lighting with less blue light content. It has lower impact on wildlife, habitat migration, and nocturnal insects, while also reducing nighttime light pollution. It is particularly suitable for lakeside trails, landscaped communities, campgrounds, rural roads, and nature reserves. Furthermore, ultra-low color temperature light has stronger penetrating power in rainy and foggy weather, and does not produce “fog wall” visual reflection like high color temperature white light, which is particularly outstanding in coastal, mountainous, and high-humidity environments. This warm color tone, similar to campfire or candlelight, greatly reduces glare for the human eye, creating safer and more relaxing nighttime atmosphere.
However, for outdoor environments requiring high efficiency work, high visibility, and high contrast, we still recommend using 4000-5000K LED area lights. This is even more important for safety of vehicles and pedestrians.
Installation Height And Illuminance
When installing LED area lights outdoors, whether in parking lots, commercial plazas, or industrial parks, installation height and ground illuminance are core that must be considered. For the same power LED lights, different installation heights will significantly alter the brightness (illuminance) and coverage area of the light reaching the ground. Understanding this relationship is fundamental to designing efficient, compliant, and waste-free lighting solutions.
Illumination simulation of 150W LED area flood lights at different heights
| Mounting Height | Avg Illuminance (Lux) | Uniformity | Pole Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 m (20 ft) | ~30 – 35 Lux | High | 18–20 m |
| 8 m (26 ft) | ~18 – 22 Lux | Good | 20–24 m |
| 10 m (33 ft) | ~10 – 12 Lux | Medium | 24–28 m |
| 12 m (40 ft) | ~6 – 8 Lux | Basic | 28–30 m |
For most area lighting projects, we strongly recommend conducting professional simulation . Based on your site plan, expected installation locations, and illuminance requirements, we can use specialized software to generate accurate illuminance distribution, ensuring that the solution meets standards while achieving optimal energy efficiency and return on investment.
What is an LED area lights dusk to dawn and why do I need it?
Dusk to dawn is an outdoor lighting fixture equipped with a photocell sensor that automatically turns the light on at dusk and off at dawn. Our LED area lights can be equipped with photocell sensors, it removes the need for timers or manual switching, ensuring consistent illumination for parking lots, building exteriors, and public areas. This type of light is ideal for users who want automatic security lighting, lower electricity bills, and minimal maintenance. With high-efficiency LEDs and smart light sensing, it provides a worry-free solution for commercial and residential applications.
What is the area coverage of a 100-watt LED flood light?
This is a common question, but one that cannot be answered precisely. Because the coverage area of light depends primarily on its installation height and beam angle. The higher the installation height, the wider the illumination coverage, but the lower the illuminance at ground center. Generally speaking, a 100-watt LED floodlight at standard installation height of 8-10 meters can effectively provide basic safety lighting for an area of 200 to 400 square meters.
What types of 300W LED area lights do you have?
LEDRHYTHM offers two main options. LED flood lights: these can be installed on building facades or high poles, featuring symmetrical or asymmetrical light distribution designs; 300W LED street lights (Shoebox Design): asymmetric optics, suitable for lighting for linear roads, passageways, parking lots, and public areas. Can be equipped with light-controlled switches, dimming systems, and quick-maintenance structures.
Is it difficult to retrofit the existing lighting system?
For most renovation projects, the LEDRHYTHM LED area lights can be directly replaced, eliminating the need for complex, top-down construction. Firstly, you don’t need to replace the light poles, as it supports U-clamp and adjustable bracket mounting bases. Secondly, it offers flexible electrical compatibility, providing 100-277V AC or 347-480V AC, automatically adapting to your existing line voltage without the need for an additional transformer.
Why are commercial electric LED area lights recommended?
They provide continuous, stable lighting with the durability and electrical stability required for commercial and industrial environments. Featuring surge protection, corrosion-resistant housings, and long-life LED, they can withstand harsh outdoor environments and extended operation. Unlike solar power, they offer reliable power supply, higher lumen output, and advanced thermal management. These commercial LED area lights remain the most reliable and cost-effective long-term solution, ensuring efficient and safe lighting for outdoor commercial or industrial space.
What type of best outdoor LED area light is it?
Although the best solution varies depending on scenario, if we were to recommend the most widely applicable, cost-effective, and popular type of area lighting from all options, the answer would undoubtedly be LED flood lights. High-mast lighting also falls under the flood light category. They can be wall-mounted or installed on light poles, and offer wide range of power and beam angle options. Its applications are extremely broad; indispensable in almost all outdoor areas.