Street Light Guide: LED and Solar Street Lights, Wattage and Lumens, Pole Height and Spacing, IP and Surge Protection, Photocell and Timers, Battery and Panel Sizing, Indicative Rates and Installation in Pakistan
Street lights light roads, society streets, car parks and yards, and LED versions have replaced older sodium and mercury lamps. Solar street lights avoid cabling but need correct panel and battery sizing. Prices run from about PKR 6,000 to PKR 60,000 per light without poles. This page covers LED and solar street lights, wattage and lumens, pole height and spacing, IP and surge protection, photocell and timers, battery and panel sizing, rates and installation. For related pages see flood light, high bay lights and solar wall lamp.
LED and solar road lights
Mains LED road lights give reliable bright light for main roads and societies, and solar road lights avoid cabling and suit remote roads and yards. All-in-one solar units have the panel, battery and LED in one body, and split units have separate panel and battery.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures each, without poles.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| 30 to 50 W LED road light | PKR 6,000 - 14,000 |
| 100 to 150 W LED road light | PKR 12,000 - 30,000 |
| All-in-one solar road light, 30 to 60 W | PKR 18,000 - 45,000 |
| Split solar road light with battery | PKR 30,000 - 60,000 |
| Pole, 6 to 8 m, each | PKR 25,000 - 60,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Wattage and lumens
Quality LED road lights give 120 to 160 lumens per watt, so a 50 W light gives about 6,000 to 8,000 lumens. Choose by road width and pole height, and check real lumens, since solar ratings are often exaggerated.
Pole height and spacing
Society streets use 5 to 6 metre poles spaced 20 to 30 metres, and main roads use 8 to 10 metre poles spaced 25 to 40 metres. Place poles on one or both sides depending on road width. Even spacing avoids dark patches.
IP and surge protection
road lights face dust, rain and power surges, so use IP65 or IP66 housings and surge protection in drivers. Cheap drivers fail in weeks in unstable power.
Photocell and timers
Photocells switch on at dusk and off at dawn, and timers or dimming cut power late at night. Some solar lights have sensors that boost brightness when people pass.
Battery and panel sizing
Solar systems need a panel and battery sized for the light's watt-hours with 2 to 3 days of autonomy for cloudy spells. Lithium batteries are best. Ask for panel watts and battery capacity in writing.
Installation
Set poles in proper concrete foundations, earth them, use proper cable and keep light heads away from trees. Use trained crews. Wiring and installation should be done by a qualified electrician, with power switched off at the breaker and the circuit rating checked first.
Before you decide
Size lights and poles to the road, check IP and surge protection and ask for battery and panel details. Ask the seller for the box specification, lumens and warranty in writing and test a sample before buying the full quantity. Compare at least two quotes on the same model and specification, check the wattage, lumens, colour temperature and warranty on the box, keep the invoice and test the product before paying in full. Ask the seller about the return policy for faulty items and whether spare parts or replacement bulbs are available, and photograph the packaging on delivery. Prices change with exchange rates and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide, and be careful with very low prices on unbranded products with exaggerated wattage claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
A tall road or yard light, now usually LED or solar. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Indicative retail rates run from about PKR 6,000 to 60,000 per light without poles depending on type. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Typically 20 to 40 metres depending on height. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Reduced charge in winter and cloud, so size panels properly. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
IP65 or IP66. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Message us on WhatsApp with what you need and where it will be used. We check what we can supply and send a written rate showing the model, quantity, warranty and delivery, so you can judge it against other offers. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Planning road lights?
Send the details and a photo. We reply with a written rate.