Lighting Design for Substations
Get Your Custom Lighting Plan With Product Recommendations
Includes up to 8% off the price of our recommended lighting products- Professionally Designed Lighting Layout
- Fixture Count & Recommendation
- Improved Energy Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance
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Every lighting plan comes with a dedicated product specialist, providing personalized service and expert advice for your project needs.
How long does it take to get a plan?
1-2 for indoor and 2-3 days for outdoor projects
What to Expect When Requesting a Lighting Plan
A Product Expert Reviews Your Request
We Follow Up to Gather Project Details
Custom Lighting Plan With Product Recommendations is Created
Review and Approve Your Lighting Design
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What is a Lighting Design for Substations?
Lighting design for substations is a lighting plan that lays out the physical space inside a substation and places fixtures within the space. The plan can include model elements such as equipment that might block light. The plan then calculates the needed light levels and light balance within the space.
What is the Ideal Lighting Layout for a Substation?
The ideal lighting layout places fixtures in ideal locations to provide the light levels required for the space to be safe and well-lit for maintenance purposes.
What are the Typical Substation Lighting Standards?
Substation lighting does not need to be particularly bright, but it should provide enough lighting for safe working conditions and security lighting. Portable task lighting might be more appropriate for working on locations within a substation rather than lighting up the entire space.
How Many Lumens Do I Need to Use to Light up a Substation?
1 Lumen per foot candle square is equivalent to 1 foot candle. Since these spaces tend to be more outdoor locations, a good start would be between 5-10 foot candles or 5-10 lumens per foot candle square.
What Will a Lighting Plan Show Me?
A lighting plan will show you how bright the area will be, and where there may be some dark areas blocked by components of the substation.
Is There a Special Light I Should Use for Substation Lighting?
For the most part, we have seen flood lights as the light of choice for these applications. The type you use will depend completely on what you are trying to achieve.
What is the Difference Between a Lighting Design Calculator and a Lighting Plan?
Use a calculator if:
- You are looking for a free, online tool to quickly calculate the number of fixtures you need
- You want quick, simple, and immediate results
- You are looking for a count of light fixtures needed based on a specific budget
- You need a rough estimate on quantity and layout/configuration does not matter
- There is no need to include specific light balance and shadows in your documentation
Use a lighting plan layout if:
- You would like a professional lighting plan engineer to review your requirements
- You need a calculated lighting plan that shows foot candle readings
- You need to see how balanced the light levels are, and you care about reducing shadows
- You want to show aiming angles, and light positions in scale within your indoor or outdoor area
- You need professional assurance that the lights you buy will be the right choice
Sample Substation Lighting Plan and Heatmap
