Solar Sports Lighting vs Grid Sports Lighting
Grid sports lighting delivers the high output and run-hours competition demands, but needs trenching and energy. Solar sports lighting suits recreational courts and remote fields where output needs are moderate and trenching is costly — eliminating bills and enabling lighting where the grid can't easily reach. High-level competition still favors grid.
This comparison frames the choice for your facility.
At a glance
| Grid sports | Solar sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | High output / hours | Moderate, off-grid |
| Install | Trenching + bills | No trenching/bills |
| Best for | Competition | Recreational / remote |
How to choose
Choose grid for competition-level high-output needs — high footcandles, long hours, and broadcast requirements exceed what solar can practically store. Choose solar for recreational or remote courts where trenching is costly and output needs are moderate (around 30 fc); it eliminates wiring and energy bills and installs anywhere the sun reaches. The honest boundary is the same across the industry: solar is excellent for recreational and remote courts and a poor fit for high-output competition. (360 Solar is a Duvon company; Duvon designs the grid systems.)
Frequently asked questions
Solar or grid for sports lighting?
Grid for high-output competition (needs trenching and energy); solar for recreational and remote courts where output is moderate and trenching is costly. Competition favors grid.
When should I choose grid?
For competition-level high-output needs with long hours and broadcast.
When should I choose solar?
For recreational or remote courts where trenching is costly and output needs are moderate.
Can solar power competition lighting?
High-level competition favors grid; solar suits recreational play (~30 fc) and remote fields.
Does solar sports lighting need much maintenance?
Low maintenance — panel cleaning and a battery replacement every ~8–10 years.
Compare options for your court. Get it at 360solarlighting.com/free-quote.