High-quality urban lighting is a balance between comfort, safety and aesthetics that makes the city better for everyone.
Economic benefits of LED for municipalities
Cities around the world are switching to light-emitting diode lighting due to its undeniable economic benefits, among other things:
- Energy efficiency and savings. LED lamps consume up to 80% less energy than traditional incandescent lamps and about 40-50% less than high-pressure lamps. Thus, cities significantly reduce their energy costs.
- Reduced maintenance costs. LED lamps have a long lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, which is much longer than conventional lamps (e.g. sodium lamps last 10,000-15,000 hours). Less need for replacement means lower maintenance costs.
Global trends
The transition to LED has already taken place in such megacities as New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Sydney and many others. In Ukraine, LED lighting is also being actively implemented in Kyiv, Lviv, Vinnytsia and other cities.
Thus, smart street lighting by RadiyLED is an environmentally friendly, economical and technologically advanced choice that helps cities become more comfortable and safe.
Environmental benefits
LED lighting helps to reduce CO₂ emissions because it consumes less electricity, which is produced by burning fossil fuels in many countries. In addition, LED lamps do not contain mercury like sodium or mercury lamps.
It is also important that the quality of lighting is improved. Namely:
- Better colour reproduction (CRI is about 80-90, while sodium lamps have a CRI of about 25).
- Less glare and even light distribution.
- Turns on instantly, without flickering.
Reducing light pollution
Modern LED luminaires direct light downward rather than scattering it in all directions, which reduces light pollution and improves night sky visibility.
Social impact
- Light should work in harmony with people, not disrupt their biorhythms. Street lighting should not interfere with residents’ rest by shining cold light on their windows. The ideal colour temperature for residential areas is 2700-3000K, which is close to warm evening light.
- Less dazzle – more comfort! The lighting of the city should be uniform, without sudden changes in brightness, avoid glare and excessive light noise.
- Road safety is a priority: Brighten up pedestrian crossings, bus stops, yards and intersections so that motorists and pedestrians can see each other clearly.
- Lighting is a part of the city’s atmosphere. Properly selected light emphasises architectural features, makes the city attractive to tourists and cosy for residents.
- Light as protection. Well-lit streets and yards mean less risk of crime. No dark corners means no room for danger.
- Light clarity and quality are key factors. Lighting for video surveillance should be flicker-free and with maximum detail, so that cameras capture everything without
Basic principles of safe pedestrian crossing lighting
Modern lighting is a harmony of functionality, safety and aesthetics that shapes the style and convenience of urban life!
A pedestrian crossing should be illuminated 1.5 times better than the street and road. The lighting of ‘pedestrians’ should contrast with the light and colour background. Light at crossings should be directed from the driver’s side. The driver must be able to see the distant pedestrian crossing in advance.
SPECIAL OPTICS ALLOWS: to illuminate the pedestrian crossing, diverting bright rays from the eyes of the driver and pedestrians; to illuminate pedestrians on the crossing from the driver’s side.
Modern lighting: a balance of safety, comfort and harmony
Urban lighting is not just lights along the roads, but a whole system that creates a comfortable and safe environment for pedestrians and drivers.
Basic principles of urban architectural lighting
Light should work for people, not against them. It should penetrate the windows of buildings as little as possible without disturbing the natural biorhythms of the residents.
Cold morning light activates the production of cortisol, helping you wake up and get ready for an active day.
Warm evening light stimulates the production of melatonin, promoting relaxation and quality rest.
Smart outdoor lighting is a combination of functionality, health and aesthetics that makes the urban environment as comfortable as possible for everyone!
