10/09/2026
π‘ **WHAT DOES IT REALLY COST TO LIGHT A HORSE ARENA?** π΄
Before investing in traditional wired arena lighting, look at the numbers.
We compared Ranch Hand Solar Lightingβs PRO SERIES with traditional wired LED lighting for a 150β² Γ 250β² riding arena, using 13 solar systems, 25β² poles, and 20 operating hours per week.
βοΈ **RANCH HAND PRO SERIES SOLAR**
β’ Initial installation: **$18,302**
β’ Estimated 5-year total: **$22,152**
β‘ **TRADITIONAL WIRED LED**
β’ Initial installation: **$61,794**
β’ Estimated 5-year total: **$75,167**
π° **ESTIMATED 5-YEAR SAVINGS: $53,015**
Thatβs approximately **70.5% lower five-year cost** with solar under the assumptions in this analysis.
Why pay for underground wiring and ongoing electricity when solar lighting may offer a more cost-effective solution?
π© Contact us to discuss your arena lighting needs and request a custom quote.
π https://www.ranchhandsolarlighting.com/shop-now/PRO-SERIES-ARENA-LIGHTING-PACKAGES-p831052191
**Sources & methodology**
ΒΉ Ranch Hand Solar Lighting, PRO SERIES product page: system price, shipping, advertised lumen output and included components. ranchhandsolarlighting.com
Β² Wheeler Metals, 2β
β³ Schedule 30 new pipe listing: $2.98/linear ft. wheelermetals.com
Β³ LED Lighting Supply, commercial LED stadium light price benchmark: $674.22/fixture. ledlightingsupply.com
β΄ LED Lighting Supply, 25β² steel light pole price benchmark: $951.06/pole. ledlightingsupply.com
β΅ U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2025 national average commercial electricity price: $0.1341/kWh. eia.gov
*Installation, trenching, foundations, labor, maintenance and repair figures are budget estimates, not supplier quotes. Wired installation assumes adequate existing electrical service and excludes any required transformer or service upgrade. Actual costs and results vary by site.*