Bollards are used along pathways and around parks to provide perimeter markings. They can range from concrete or steel posts to intricate decorative posts, all typically standing between 3’ and 5’ tall. Lighted bollards can provide additional features such as lighting the area at night to provide added visibility to pedestrians while marking the boundary of an area from a distance.
Solar-powered bollard lights provide a green alternative and allow for lighted bollards to be placed in areas without disturbing the surrounding landscape. As the power is self-contained within a solar power system, these bollards can be placed just about anywhere, without disturbing the landscapes or hardscapes in the area.
With separated solar power systems, the bollards can even be placed in shaded areas with the solar located nearby out in the sun. This allows for many additional installation options than solar bollard lights that only have the solar panel installed on the top of the bollard.
There are a couple of options to look for with solar bollard lighting. The first is with the light output. Reflectors are used to provide 360-degree lighting; however, shields allow for the light to be directed in a specific area.
The second option is a style of bollards as they come in either of those round or square shapes, a range of colors to fit in with current architectural requirements and the tops of the bollards can be customized with many different styles.
Finally, is even lighting along the pathway required or just spotlighting for marking the area? If even lighting is required along a pathway, there will be a need to place the bollards closer together; however, most bollards can be placed about 25’ apart and provide a decent amount of light on the ground.
No matter what option you choose, utilizing solar bollard lighting systems can provide the needed lighting with no impact on the environment or the landscaping nearby. Solar provides a renewable source of energy to power the bollards and allows the area to be illuminated for the safety of people in the area.