Bi-Level Gas Station Lighting Technologies

A side-by-side comparison was done with the conventional technology, MH HID, and the emerging technologies, LED and induction. Based upon pump island occupancy, the bi-level light sources would allow for the under-canopy lights to be further dimmed to a light level acceptable to the station’s owner, allowing for electric load reduction. The results of the assessment project proved in favor of the LED and induction solution as more efficient lighting solutions for gas station under-canopy lighting applications than MH. The project validated that properly designed LED luminaires can provide energy savings up to 53% and induction up to 57% without significantly compromising the lighting performance required for gas station under-canopy lighting applications. Due to the high traffic in the pump lanes, the bi-level mode was never engaged.