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Guteneck focuses on sustainability: street lighting is being converted to LED
The municipality of Guteneck is converting its street lighting to LED technology, significantly reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Guteneck focuses on sustainability: street lighting is being converted to LED
An exciting project to convert street lighting to modern LED technology has begun in the community of Guteneck. A total of 58 lights were converted to energy-efficient technology, which not only reduces electricity costs but also has a positive impact on the environment.
Before the conversion, the old lights consumed 11,249 kWh of electricity annually. After switching to the new LED lights, this consumption was reduced to just 4,664 kWh. This means a saving of 6,585 kWh per year, which in turn leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions of 2.9 tonnes. These numbers show how important it is to switch to sustainable technologies.
Technical advantages of LED technology
The old lights that used sodium vapor lamps had some disadvantages. They were not particularly energy efficient and often shined light in the wrong direction, meaning up to 50% of the light was leaking into residents' gardens. In addition, it was not possible to adjust the brightness during low-traffic times, which led to unnecessary energy consumption.
The new LED lights, on the other hand, use lenses and mirrors to direct the light specifically onto the road. This not only reduces light pollution, but also improves visibility for drivers and pedestrians. The lights are also set so that they dim automatically at night when there is less traffic. This not only protects the environment, but also the insect population.
Only high-quality lights that meet the BMU funding conditions were used for the conversion project. The conversion took place between November 7th, 2023 and April 18th, 2024 and was generously supported financially by various institutions. These include the government of the Upper Palatinate and the Zukunft-Umwelt-Gesellschaft (ZUG) from Berlin, which have provided funds from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection.
The National Climate Protection Initiative, which has been supporting numerous projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions since 2008, plays a central role in this project. It supports a variety of activities, ranging from the development of long-term strategies to concrete support measures. This initiative is an important step towards anchoring climate protection in communities and benefits both citizens and companies.
With this conversion, Guteneck shows how modern technology can not only save costs, but also actively contribute to climate protection. The community is setting an example for a sustainable future.