I've gone with so many different light setups these past 3 decades, I can't count.
I stumbled onto the one that is the perfect fit for me, might not be for you. In fact, I didn't even stumble on it, my wife did.
We took two 2"x2"x8' pieces of wood, treated them, the put each on a flower planter full of Sakrete.
Then we took two strands of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-Am...PJFX7ZRZYJ0&psc=1&refRID=XWPPYER5TPJFX7ZRZYJ0
Added clips to the aluminum siding, then strung the lights back and forth between the siding clips and the posts we created around 8' to 10' above the patio. The intent was to give a little light to the patio which my grills sit off to the side on.
The bonus for me was a little patio lighting upgrade for $50 or so had SO MUCH light that we can read, I can cook, etc out on the patio now. They are 200% better than any "grill light" only that I've had.
I know, it wasn't your question, but they are waterproof and I wouldn't hesitate to either light the patio or fully immerse my entire cooking section in the light from these. Light element is LED but the entire product including the bulb is rubber and/or plastic, these should last a while.
And since I strung everything back and forth, no shadows, its pure light.
This might not be a solution for you, but it was for me.
Good light to you!