Beyond Cameras: The Untapped Power of Security Lighting

The Sun Surveillance Solstice Light preparing to illuminate the street!

In the world of security, cameras and access control usually dominate the conversation. They're high-tech, visible, and easy to pitch as core parts of a system. But there's another tool, older, simpler, and just as effective, that too often gets left in the shadow: lighting.

Visibility is the foundation of security. Lighting not only deters unwanted activity, it also strengthens the performance of cameras and gives property owners a greater sense of safety. Yet despite these advantages, lighting is still treated as an afterthought in many system designs.

More Than an Add-on

Lighting is a security solution in its own right, not just a finishing touch. The presence of well-placed lighting is one of the most effective ways to prevent intrusions before they happen. In fact, in many scenarios, it's the first and most important line of defense.

A recent study in New York City found a 36% decrease in nighttime outdoor crime by adding security lighting in housing developments (Chalfin at al., 2019). For property owners, a well-lit environment means safer spaces, stronger peace of mind, and a measurable reduction in risk. For integrators, it means creating a foundation where cameras, alarms, and access control can perform at their best.

An Untapped Advantage

Cameras and access control still dominate sales conversations, but the market for outdoor security lighting is increasing. Valued at about $15 billion in 2025, it's projected to expand at a 7% compound annual growth rate and reach roughly around $27 billion by 2033 (Data Insights Market, 2025).

This represents a clear opportunity; lighting is an expanding field with proven demand with long-term growth potential.

Turning Insights into Action

For integrators ready to expand their offerings, lighting is one of the easiest places to start. It strengthens overall system performance, improves safety, and delivers tangible results, without adding complexity.

At Sun Surveillance, we’ve developed a solution designed to make security lighting simple, reliable, and effective:

Bright, efficient, and built for the night.

Solstice Light:

The Sun Surveillance Solstice Light system delivers reliable illumination wherever it is needed. It provides consistent, high-quality lighting that enhances visibility and safety in any environments such as campuses, parking lots, pathways, and remote areas. Powered by solar energy, it combines dependable performance with an eco-friendly design and is backed by our warranty to ensure your space stays well-lit when it matters most.

Together, the Solstice Light gives integrators flexible options to expand their service offerings, improve system performance, and unlock new revenue opportunities, all while keeping deployment simple and efficient for your sites.

The future of security isn't about choosing between smarter cameras, stronger access control, or better lighting, it's about layered solutions that work together. Lighting deserves a seat at the table as a true security tool. By elevating it from afterthought to essential, integrators can deliver greater value to their clients and position themselves for growth in a market that's only getting brighter.

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References

Chalfin, A., Parker, L., Lerner, J., & Hansen, B. (2019). Reducing Crime Through Environmental Design: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment of Street Lighting in New York City. AEA Randomized Controlled Trials. doi: 10.1257/rct.4186-1.0

Data Insights Market. (2025, August 26). Outdoor security lighting report probes the 1301 million size, share, growth report and future analysis by 2033 [Market research report]