What is the typical wattage for LED high-mast lights?

To achieve the same lighting effect, the power consumption of LED high-mast lights is approximately 40% to 60% that of traditional HID high-mast lights. For example: a 400W HID light can be replaced by a 150–200W LED; a 600W HID by a 250–300W LED; a 1000W HID by a 400–500W LED; a 1500W HID by a 600–800W LED; and a 2000W HID by an 800–1000W LED. The specific wattage required depends on factors such as luminous efficacy (lm/W) and target illuminance levels.

For instance, consider a port facility originally using 1000W high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps (with an efficacy of approximately 90 lm/W and an actual luminous flux of about 90,000 lumens) that requires a ground illuminance of 30 lux. If an LED with an efficacy of 150 lm/W is selected, only 600W is needed to generate 90,000 lumens; however, due to the superior light distribution precision and higher utilization factor of LEDs, the same illuminance level might actually be achieved with just 500W.

Common wattage ratings for LED high-mast lights on the market include 150W, 200W, 240W, 300W, 360W, 400W, 480W, 600W, 720W, 800W, and 960W. For exceptionally tall masts (over 40 meters) or specialized applications requiring very high illuminance, 1200W or 1500W LED fixtures may also be used.

When purchasing, one should not simply compare wattage figures; instead, it is advisable to request IES files from the manufacturer and verify the required power and quantity through lighting simulation analysis.