Project Overview
Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus includes extensive outdoor circulation, parking, recreation, and athletic areas that require dependable lighting throughout the year.
Radiance Energy developed an advanced LED lighting upgrade to modernize aging outdoor infrastructure, improve visibility, reduce energy consumption, and lower maintenance requirements across key campus areas.
The Challenge
The existing outdoor lighting system consumed excessive energy, required frequent maintenance, and provided inadequate illumination in several key areas.
Parking lots and sports fields needed a more reliable lighting solution that could improve visibility and safety while performing consistently in Burnaby’s outdoor weather conditions.
The Solution
Radiance Energy proposed a high-performance LED outdoor lighting system using flood lights, mounting arms, and pole-top fixtures designed for campus applications.
The solution included 0–10V dimming, 4000K–5000K colour temperature, and high-efficiency fixtures rated at up to 125 lumens per watt. Pole-top fixtures were also incorporated to improve visibility while reducing energy consumption.
Project Results
- Reduced outdoor lighting energy consumption
- Lower ongoing maintenance requirements
- Improved visibility across parking and outdoor areas
- Improved safety and security after dark
- High-efficiency LED technology with dimming capability
- Reduced environmental impact through lower energy use
Outdoor Lighting Built for a Campus Environment
University campuses require outdoor lighting that supports students, staff, visitors, vehicles, and recreational activity across a wide range of spaces.
At SFU, the upgrade focused on reliable illumination in parking and outdoor areas where visibility and safety are critical. The new LED system provided a more efficient and durable approach to campus lighting while supporting SFU’s broader sustainability objectives.
