Street lighting is an integral part of urban infrastructure. It improves the safety and aesthetics of space, shaping a friendly environment for drivers and pedestrians. Increasingly, streets, parking lots and parks are illuminated by solar street lamps – powered by solar energy, LED lamps connected to the electricity network and hybrid lamps. Modern street lighting guarantees energy savings, is ecological and fits perfectly into the architecture of the surroundings.
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What types of lamps are used for street lighting?
Street lights are most often used to illuminate streets. Unlike parking lights, which are designed to disperse darkness from as large an area as possible, street lights cast light along the road. Currently, LED lights are primarily used due to their energy savings, uniform efficiency throughout the entire period of use, longevity, and eye-friendly light. In the category of LED street lighting, solar street lights are a practical option. They do not require wiring, because they do not consume electricity. They produce it from the sun. Due to the lack of traditional power supply, they can be easily installed in any place. 
Here and there you can still find sodium lamps , which for many years lit the streets. They are gradually giving way to modern, efficient LED technologies.
LED road luminaires available on the market differ:
- the power and temperature spectrum of light,
- construction material (the fixture should ensure effective heat dissipation),
- method of installation and maintenance,
- design,
- IP tightness level (most often it is IP65, but IP66 and IP67 luminaires will be safer),
- additional equipment/functions (built-in diffuser, brightness control option, automatic start-up, remote control option, etc.).
A wide selection of professional street lighting allows it to be adapted to individual needs and the specifics of urban space. Regardless of whether solar street lights or LED models powered by electricity are installed, the street lighting system should increase safety and improve the comfort of street use, be environmentally friendly and improve the visual values of public places.
How many lumens should a street lamp have?
When choosing LED street luminaires, you should pay attention to the luminous efficiency, given by the manufacturer in lumens (lm) per WAT. Modern LED park luminaires and LED street lighting can have a luminous efficiency of up to 140-170 lm/W. This value depends on the components used in a given model.
Is it worth choosing LED street lighting?
Definitely! Both solar LED street lights, as well as models connected to the electricity grid and hybrid variants, are an ecological and long-lasting solution. They provide full lighting efficiency immediately after switching on. LEDs are also characterized by minimal emission. They heat up only slightly, which translates into a minimal level of heat release into the environment. The LED diode does not contain toxic substances , such as mercury present in old-type street lights. In addition, LED lighting, thanks to its high color rendering index, guarantees very good visibility of road users, which maximizes safety. Increasingly attractive prices and diverse design also convince people to choose LED street lighting. Combined with high energy efficiency, the return on investment is immediate. It should be noted that solar street lights do not need any energy from the grid, so their operation is practically cost-free. In addition, the choice of LED street lighting is the basis for meeting EU environmental standards .
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the range of LED street and park luminaires available at the Onninen electrical wholesaler. We build our offer based on a catalogue of products from renowned Polish and foreign companies specializing in the production of modern specialist lighting.
Check out the offer of street lighting fixtures at the Onninen wholesaler