Challenge: When San Bernardino expanded parking at its downtown courthouse, the city needed reliable lighting across an 8-acre site serving hundreds daily. The existing grid-tied system was expensive to maintain, with frequent repairs, high utility bills, and recurring copper theft. Extending power into the new parking area would have required trenching, conduit installation, and grid reconnection—adding cost and disruption while leaving theft concerns unresolved.Solution: Based on prior success with solar lighting in streets and parks, the city selected Sol’s EverGen-M systems for dependable, all-night performance. Southern California’s abundant sunlight enabled efficient system sizing and consistent illumination. Compatibility with the city’s preferred Lithonia DSX fixture maintained visual continuity. Because each unit operates independently, installation required no trenching or wiring and was completed in two phases to keep the lot accessible.Impact: More than 400 parking spaces are now brightly illuminated without utility costs or ongoing electrical maintenance. By eliminating trenching and grid extension, the city reduced disruption and minimized exposure to copper theft. The result is a secure, accessible parking facility powered simply by the sun.