Road lighting: Trends towards energy saving

There is a growing demand for better control of energy, reduced light pollution and wider compatibility with diverse digital systems. Globally, there is a trend to use LED and white light that is enabling us to both lower the energy required for lighting and the required lighting level. Research proves that we see more efficiently in whiter light than under conventional light sources. Changes in technology make it possible to control obtrusive light, reduce energy and still comply with the environmental standards.

Another significant trend within outdoor lighting, is the controls. Switching off is no longer the only choice, dimming positively impacts energy usage and keeps our roads and streets safe for all. LED means controls are becoming available to all, either by local presence detection, part night dimming, linked groups of fittings responding to a wider influence or through digitally connected cities. The ability to interact with lighting, use data to fine tune the energy and performance profiles is enabling municipalities to react to the needs of the population, to lengthen the life of an installation and to plan for the future. Lighting more than ever can be efficient, respect our need for dark and yet stimulate a truly smart city.

To achieve all these aims takes a team working with you that has experience, practice and a heritage of great projects. At Thorn we have a long heritage of lighting roads, across all applications, proved through reliable solutions and backed up by our customers - a true Thorn Lighting experience. We continue to provide dependable performance and smart solutions in road lighting encompassing the latest changes in technology.

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