Car park lights are recycled into new luminaires
The housings and optics of lights installed at a car park in the Netherlands have been recycled and reused in the creation of new luminaires.
During the upgrade of the Trilux fittings at the facility in Arnhem, the previous lights were carefully removed and the optics, housings, clamps, ballasts, electronics and lamp sockets separated and processed for reuse.
The housings and optics were recycled into high-quality granulate for use as a raw material in the company’s factory in Zaragoza, Spain, to manufacture new waterproof luminaires.
Trilux executive Raymond van Dijken described the project as a ‘closed-loop system’ to recover and repurpose materials.
The upgrade also provided the opportunity for the contractor, ITN, to add wireless control which adapts dynamically to usage patterns.
Trilux equipped the parking garages with MyMesh-enabled luminaires, creating a networked, sensor-driven environment without the need for additional DALI control lines.
‘The luminaires operate at an energy-saving base level, automatically adjusting brightness based on real-time occupancy data,’ Martijn den Besten, Business Development Manager at Trilux, told the Circular Lighting Report.
‘If no movement is detected, the lighting dims further, and as soon as activity resumes, the system instantly returns to the required illumination level.
‘This maximises energy efficiency while ensuring safety and comfort for users.’
All luminaires are connected to the LiveLink Premium light management system, allowing the municipality to remotely monitor, adjust, and optimise settings for different parking levels.
Raymond van Dijken, sales manager for Trilux Benelux, was closely involved with the project: ‘Our proposal was not the cheapest, but it provided the municipality of Arnhem with the most comprehensive solution, aligning with their technical, sustainable, and circular goals.’
By integrating smart controls and circular economy principles, the Arnhem municipality is reducing its environmental footprint and setting a precedent for sustainable public lighting projects.
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