Train stations save over 55% energy with adaptive lighting

Train stations save over 55% energy with adaptive lighting

CASE STUDY

Train station Beilen, Meppel and Hoogeveen, the Netherlands

“I feel so special! The lights only brighten up when I am around.

This must save a lot of energy.�

Visitor

Beilen Station

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We wanted to accomplish a few things, namely reducing energy consumption at the stations and lowering light pollution for people living in the area. At the same time, we wanted to ensure public safety. Tvilight’s solution combined this beautifully.

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Eelco Krakau Contract Manager, Dutch Railways

Project information Built in the 1940s, the Beilen railway station experiences only limited activity on the platforms at night. The Dutch railway operator ProRail/ NS aims to make Beilen and other stations in the Netherlands more safe and sustainable with a focus on the environment and society. In particular, ProRail intends to achieve a reduction in energy use, and the resulting CO2 emissions of at least 30% before 2015 by applying innovative solutions such as intelligent lighting.

Location Beilen, Meppel and Hoogeveen, the Netherlands Client Dutch Railways: ProRail + NS Project scope 300+ CitySense units Average savings

Extending over 400 meters (1300 ft), the Beilen railway platforms are fully lit throughout the night even though they experience only limited activity. Local residents complained about the excessive light levels and even suggested to switch-off lights during off-peak hours. While simply turning the lights off would indeed reduce energy usage, the

Over 55% Installation company Strukton B.V. Date 2013 / 2014

resulting darkness would make the train stations less safe. Considering the safety and security of passengers and personnel, ProRail decided against switching the platform lights off. Instead, ProRail decided to search for solutions that would reduce energy usage without compromising safety and passenger experience on the platforms.

ProRail decided to apply Tvilight’s adaptive lighting solution (CitySense) throughout the station including platforms, overhead structures, tunnels and outdoor parking spaces. With Tvilight’s system, the lights automatically dim (to 40%) during off-peak hours when no one is around. As soon as any presence is detected, all the lights surrounding the occupant glow to full brightness. This ensures that there is sufficient light around occupants at all times making them feel safe and comfortable. The solution also enables ProRail to collect useful statistics including passenger activity and energy consumption/savings. The solution has now been implemented in three stations (Beilen, Hoogeveen and Meppel) and has received positive reviews from passengers and personnel. It has proven to be energy efficient without compromising the commuters’ sense of safety.

ProRail

Passengers and Citizens

Planet

Significant reduction in energy usage

Feel safe, and are not afraid to

CO2 emission reduction

without compromising public safety

leave their cars parked all night

of over 492.000 kg over

Remote management, control and

On-demand lighting

project lifetime - equivalent to

monitoring of the lighting infrastructure

Reduced skyglow

30.750 train rides between

through CityManager

Amsterdam and London

Reduced maintenance costs up to 50%

Reduced light pollution

Positive public image

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