A lighting apparatus is disclosed for illuminating side surfaces of objects or equipment including, for example, vehicles including boats, retail andor store shelving andor equipment, bars, desks, counters, walls, railings, steps, andor any other object or surface, as desired. The molded element incorporates a tile-shaped base portion and a wedge-shaped apex portion disposed on the base portion. An active area in a wafer is created and a shallow trench space is formed.