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Street & Roadway LED Lighting Solutions

Roadway lighting success comes from the right optics, spacing and control readiness-supported by a clear retrofit and approval workflow.

• Road types & typical requirements

• Optics selection & spacing logic

• Control readiness (photocell / smart city)

• Maintenance & tool-free service concept

• Retrofit checklist

• Recommended luminaires

Explore our street lighting approach
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LED street lighting on main road with SL-series luminaires

From theoretical classes to real streets and budgets

Street lighting projects often sit between standards, budgets and existing infrastructure. We focus on practical LED street lighting layouts that work with existing poles, realistic wattage ranges and stockable products for utilities and distributors.

ChallengeWhat it means on the roadOur response
Mixed road types and widthsMain roads, collectors and residential streets all need different light levels.Multiple optics and adjustable wattage allow one LED streetlight family to cover several road categories.
Existing pole spacing and mounting heightsChanging infrastructure is expensive and slow.We design layouts around existing poles, optimising optic choice, tilt and wattage instead of structural changes.
Maintenance access and truck rollsEach site visit costs time and money.Long-life LED engines, surge protection and tool-free access reduce maintenance frequency.
Future controls and smart city upgradesControls decisions may come later, after luminaires are installed.Sensor-ready NEMA / Zhaga sockets make it simple to add photocells or nodes in the future.

The result is a street lighting system that works on real roads – not just on paper.

LED roadway lighting on urban street with pole-top luminaires
Use one image for a main road and another for a residential street or bike lane to illustrate coverage.

Visual comfort and safety for drivers and pedestrians

Good LED street lighting is about more than meeting minimum lux levels. We focus on uniformity, contrast and
glare control so drivers, cyclists and pedestrians can see clearly and feel safe at night.

Key visual aspects

Average illuminanceEnsures drivers, cyclists and pedestrians can detect obstacles and road markings.
UniformityAvoids dark patches that hide hazards and bright spots that cause discomfort.
Glare controlReduces disability glare for drivers and ensures pedestrian comfort under the poles.
Colour renderingImproves identification of pedestrians, vehicles and objects compared to sodium lighting.

Design & verification

We provide street and roadway lighting designs that consider traffic categories, mounting heights and pole spacing, helping you achieve lighting class targets while optimising energy and total cost of ownership.

 

The goal is not just to replace HPS with LED – it is to create safer, more comfortable night-time conditions for everyone using the road.

Street & area lighting applications

Our street and area luminaires can be applied across different zones in a city, creating a consistent
appearance while adapting to varying lighting needs and mounting conditions.

Roads & streets

Main roads & arterialsHigher mounting heights, wider optics and higher light levels.
Collector roadsBalanced lighting for moderate traffic and mixed use.
Residential streetsLower wattages, warmer CCT options and stronger glare control.

Areas & parking

Parking lotsArea optics and good vertical illuminance for pedestrians and vehicles.
Retail & commercialHigher visual quality and uniformity for customer-facing areas.
Cycle paths & walkwaysLower mounting heights and asymmetrical optics for focused pedestrian lighting.

Recommended street & area luminaires

Our SL and AL families support common road classes and area lighting layouts with
flexible wattage ranges and optic options.

SL05 3-in-1 LED Street Light

A 3-in-1 power-tunable LED streetlight designed for utilities and distributors who need flexibility and reduced inventory.

• Adjustable power for multiple road categories.

• Sensor-ready for NEMA or Zhaga controls.

• Ideal for mixed portfolios of road types.

SL04 Cost-Effective Street Light

A cost-effective LED street luminaire with step power tuning and tool-free access, ideal for budget-driven projects.

• 4-step power adjustment.

• Tool-free gear access for maintenance.

• Suitable for secondary roads and residential areas.

AL01 / AL02 Area & Parking Lights

Area and shoebox luminaires for parking lots, retail areas and roadway-adjacent zones that need high uniformity and visual comfort.

• Multiple optics for various parking and area layouts.

• Suitable for pole, wall or mast mounting.

• Complements SL street luminaires for a unified appearance.

Download the street & roadway lighting guide (PDF)

Get a compact guide to typical LED street lighting levels, pole spacings and retrofit tips when changing from high-pressure sodium to LED streetlights.

• Typical lighting classes and examples for main roads and residential streets.

• Basic spacing and mounting height considerations.

• Retrofit checklist for HPS to LED street lighting projects.

After submitting the form, we will send the latest version of the street & roadway lighting guide to your email within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about LED street lighting

What inputs are needed for a roadway proposal? +

Road width, pole height/spacing, lane count, target class/levels and existing pole conditions.

How do optics affect glare and uniformity? +

Correct optics place light on the roadway, limit uplight/spill and improve uniformity with fewer fixtures.

Should I choose NEMA/Zhaga-ready fixtures? +

If smart control upgrades may happen later, readiness avoids rework and reduces lifecycle cost.

How do you support retrofit approval? +

Provide product data, optics guidance and layout documentation aligned to target requirements.

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Get a quick checklist for roadway projects + what data we need for layout.

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