In the world of high-performance outdoor lighting, innovation is about more than just illumination — it’s about redefining possibilities. With the introduction of EVO by Coastal Source, the industry now has access to an outdoor lighting solution that seamlessly blends technology, durability, and artistic design.
Recently, Coastal Source Founder & CEO Franco D’Ascanio sat down with CE Pro to chat about what makes EVO different, why this product is so valuable to custom integrators, where to use it for various applications, and more about its feature set.
At its core, EVO represents a shift in how outdoor spaces are lit. As illustrated at Lightapalooza 2025, Its fully integrated LED module, now patented, encapsulates advanced optics, drive electronics, and connections within a thermally efficient, watertight brass housing.
“If you look at the EVO line it is very extensive, much more extensive than any line we’ve had before,” notes D’Ascanio.
“It takes the miniaturization of the Niche line and the power and performance of the MR line and really exceeds both. It took us 3+ years to develop this line, but basically it takes ‘smaller is better’ for functional lighting, where really want to see the effect and not the fixtures – it accomplishes that really well.”
Coastal Source EVO Engineered to Withstand Outdoor Rigors
This engineering breakthrough allows EVO to perform in the harshest environments while maintaining exceptional efficiency and longevity. Its versatility means it can discreetly blend into the landscape or serve as a striking design element, Coastal Source notes.
Beyond its technical achievements, EVO also reflects Coastal Source’s dedication to sustainability. The company has reimagined its packaging, eliminating plastic waste in favor of recyclable, compostable materials.
This forward-thinking approach not only reduces environmental impact, according to Coastal Source, but also streamlines installation, ensuring that dealers spend less time managing packaging waste on-site. The company just announced new eco-friendly packaging too.
From groundbreaking lighting solutions to premium outdoor audio, Coastal Source continues to push the boundaries of outdoor living. With EVO, the future of landscape and architectural lighting isn’t just bright — it’s brilliantly designed for a lifetime of performance.
“Certain fixtures like hanging fixtures, path light fixtures, bollards you’re going to see or are meant to be seen, so we’ve made them more beautiful, more artful,” D’Ascanio says.
“And then the line is really modular, you’ve got like 300 parts, you can literally make thousands of fixtures.”
To learn much more about Coastal Source’s now-shipping EVO line of outdoor fixtures, listen to the entire interview with Franco D’Ascanio in the YouTube video above.
