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Shopping Center Lighting in North Carolina

Learn how to keep energy and maintenance costs down and draw customers in with the right lighting.

Shopping Center LED Lighting Solutions

Future Proof Your Retail Property

Shopping center and lifestyle center owners and operators in North Carolina have to keep operating costs low and exterior spaces safely illuminated at all times.  Whether you're looking to upgrade your parking lot, walkways, or storefronts, converting to LED lighting can reduce energy costs by up to 80% while improving lighting quality.

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Why LED Lighting for Shopping Centers?

Improve Your Shoppers' Experience and Save Big on Energy

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Lower energy bills by up to 80% compared to traditional lighting systems.

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Minimize maintenance with long-lasting LED solutions that can run for up to 50,000 hours without replacement.

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Boost safety in parking lots, walkways, and entrances with brighter, more reliable lighting.

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Enhance aesthetics to create a welcoming environment that attracts more customers.

See How Stouch Lighting Makes a Difference

View various before & after photos of successful projects.

 

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Our LED Lighting Services for Shopping Centers

 Full Service LED Lighting Installation, Maintenance, and Design for Shopping Centers

 

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Parking Lot Lighting 

Illuminate your parking areas with durable LED fixtures that provide consistent brightness and safety, even in the toughest weather conditions.

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Wall Pack Lighting

Boost visibility and security around building exteriors with rugged, energy-efficient LED wall packs designed to withstand harsh conditions while delivering consistent illumination.
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Path & Bollard

Include energy-efficient, welcoming walkways that guide customers effortlessly to your entrances, enhancing foot traffic and the overall customer journey.

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Flood Lighting

Highlight key areas of your shopping center with high-output LED flood lights that provide wide, uniform coverage. Most ideal for signage, loading zones, and event spaces.

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Custom LED Retrofit Solutions

Upgrade your existing lighting systems to modern LED technology, boosting energy efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.

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New LED Installations

From concept to completion, we design and install LED lighting that ensures optimal light distribution and energy savings across your shopping center.

We Provide Lighting Solutions for Lifestyle Centers in North Carolina:

  • Shopping Center Developers
  • Shopping Center Owners
  • Real Estate Groups
  • Construction Groups
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  • Plazas
  • Outdoor Malls
  • Outlets

Our LED lighting solutions are customizable to meet the needs of shopping center developers, property managers, and contractors. From parking lots to storefronts, we offer tailored solutions for every part of your shopping center.

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Why Choose Stouch Lighting for Shopping Centers?

We Provide End-to-End LED Solutions

LED Retrofit Management

Seamlessly upgrade outdated lighting systems to advanced LED technology, significantly reducing energy costs and improving lighting performance throughout your shopping center or common area.

Construction & Renovation Services

We provide expert LED lighting design, product selection, and installation for projects, ensuring seamless integration, on-time delivery, budget compliance, and long-term energy savings.

New & Replacement LED Products

We offer a wide selection of state-of-the-art LED products designed to meet the specific needs of each area within your shopping center, from parking lots to storefronts and common areas.

Value Engineering

We deliver cost-effective strategies that prioritize energy efficiency and sustainability without compromising on quality or lighting performance, giving you the best return on investment.

Design & Performance Consulting

Our team of lighting experts provides personalized consulting services to optimize your lighting design, ensuring maximum energy savings, and enhanced customer experiences.

Request for Proposals (RFPs)

Stouch Lighting offers professional support in drafting, managing, and executing RFPs for your lighting projects, ensuring a smooth and successful implementation process.

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Lighting That Meets North Carolina's Commercial Needs and Building Standards

Retail centers in North Carolina cities like Charlotte and Raleigh benefit from LED lighting that improves efficiency, enhances safety, and meets energy codes. With hot summers and growing commercial development, LEDs provide long-term value and lower maintenance costs. Stouch Lighting partners with North Carolina property owners to deliver smart lighting designs that support Duke Energy incentive programs.

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Shopping Center LED Lighting Design Considerations

Learn how to maximize ROI and ensure a smooth project with Stouch Lighting.
Brightness & Visibility

For shopping centers, achieving the right lighting levels is essential. Interior retail corridors and common areas should maintain 300–500 lux to ensure that merchandise stands out and walkways are clearly visible. Entrances, parking lots, and exterior spaces benefit from higher brightness levels to maximize security and create a welcoming first impression for visitors. Well-designed LED lighting reduces dark spots, improves shopper comfort, and helps drive more foot traffic to tenants.

Color Temperature

Selecting the ideal color temperature enhances both aesthetics and safety in shopping centers. Neutral white (3500K–4100K) LEDs are recommended for interior retail spaces, providing a clean and modern look that flatters merchandise and makes navigation easy. For outdoor and parking lot areas, cool white (4100K–5000K) LEDs increase visibility, enhance surveillance camera performance, and improve the perception of safety at night.

Uniformity & Glare Control

Consistent light distribution throughout a shopping center is critical for a comfortable and inviting environment. High-quality LED fixtures provide even coverage that eliminates shadows and uneven patches, making spaces look brighter and more appealing. Advanced optics and glare control features minimize visual discomfort for shoppers and staff, enhancing the overall shopping experience and supporting tenant satisfaction.

Lighting Controls & Automation

Modern shopping centers benefit from intelligent lighting controls, such as occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, and programmable schedules. These systems adjust lighting automatically based on activity levels, natural daylight, and operational hours. Not only does this boost energy efficiency, but it also extends fixture life and ensures optimal lighting conditions at all times—without manual intervention.

Budget and Return on Investment

Upgrading to LED lighting represents a strategic investment for shopping centers, offering both immediate and long-term savings. LED retrofits can reduce lighting-related energy costs by up to 70% compared to legacy systems, resulting in substantial operational savings. LEDs also last significantly longer than traditional lighting, lowering maintenance and replacement expenses. Stouch Lighting helps clients maximize available rebates and incentives, reducing upfront costs and accelerating payback. Our solutions are tailored to your budget goals, ensuring the best possible return on investment for property owners and managers.

Project Timeline and Execution

LED lighting upgrades for shopping centers are carefully planned to minimize disruption to tenants and shoppers. Stouch Lighting coordinates project schedules based on your property’s unique needs, often performing installations in phases or during off-hours. From the initial assessment and lighting design through product selection, installation, and commissioning, our turnkey approach keeps projects on track and on budget. Most upgrades can be completed in a matter of weeks, delivering fast results and immediate benefits for your property.

Relevant Case Studies

Check out our portfolio of successful shopping center lighting projects to see the transformative power of well-designed LED lighting in retail spaces of all sizes.

 

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R.J. Waters & Associates: Parking Lot Retrofit
 
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Kohls: Shopping Center Parking Lot LED Retrofit
 
Sarasota, FL

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Korman Commercial: Parking Lot LED Retrofit
 
Sarasota, FL

 

Save money every year on your energy and maintenance costs by converting to LEDs throughout your Shopping Center!

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Client Testimonial

"The [LED] lights drastically reduce energy and maintenance costs in Upper Chichester, which we are very excited about. Additionally, I am sure the residents and guests who use the rec center are going to love the upgraded lighting as well."

Judy Lizza, Township Manager, Upper Chichester Township

Ready to Transform Your Space with LED Lighting?

Contact Stouch Lighting today to discuss your project and discover how our expert solutions can enhance safety, efficiency, and aesthetics in your commercial, industrial, or multi-family property. Fill out the form below, and one of our lighting specialists will get back to you shortly.

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