JEL replaced failing sports lighting with 119 DarkLicht luminaires mounted on 30 new pole structures,more efficient, casting fewer shadows, and completed in just two weeks.
Client
119
luminaires
66,3%
energy saving
Europoort,
Netherlands
30 lampposts
26 m from
In 2 weeks
delivered
P&O Ferries had already converted the terminal in Europoort to LED lighting in 2021, using a well-known A-brand from the sports lighting market. In practice, it turned out that those luminaires were not made for the demanding conditions of a haven terminal.
Just because a luminaire proves itself in one branch doesn't mean it will work in a different environment. To help P&O out of a bind, JEL designed and delivered a new, port-adapted lighting installation.
The new installation had to be designed based on an existing site layout, where not only the lighting was renewed, but mast supports and structural maintenance were also required. The biggest challenge was a design that was as efficient as possible, complied with NEN-EN 12464-2:2024, and simultaneously minimized shadow casting.
This required extra care during execution: the terminal is in constant motion, and ferry passengers unfamiliar with the area are also present. Therefore, good precautionary measures and timely coordination with the Port Duty Managers were essential.
The previous LED retrofit with sport luminaires did not meet expectations at the port. Instead of installing individual luminaires again, JEL took a comprehensive approach: a new lighting design, new pole structures, and an installation tailored to the realities of a ferry terminal.
Highly focused DarkLicht luminaires provided more light on the grounds, using significantly less power than the previously installed lighting.
Project card
Project Type
Harbor terminal, retrofit of existing LED lighting (high mast)
Location
Europoort, Netherlands
Client
P&O Ferries
Environment
A ferry terminal in continuous operation with passenger traffic, located in a coastal setting
Current situation
Previous LED retrofit with sports fixtures fell short in the port
Scope
Lighting design and engineering, new mast constructions, DarkLicht fixtures, installation and maintenance
Result
42 lux with 0.40 to 0.55 uniformity; approximately 66% energy savings; delivered in 2 weeks
Standards
NEN-EN 12464-2:2024 and NEN 1010
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JEL designed the lighting concept based on the actual situation at the terminal: an existing site layout, fixed mast positions, strict requirements for uniformity and shadow, and a site that is continuously in operation.
By first determining that situation and the light distribution and only then choosing the luminaire, an efficient installation was created that complies with NEN-EN 12464-2:2024. The electrical installation has been carried out in accordance with NEN 1010.
Step 1
The environment
What is happening at the location determines the design: height, operating hours, environment, standards.
Step 2
The system
Light distribution, uniformity and glare are calculated before a luminaire is chosen.
Step 3
The product
Only after that follows the choice of luminaire, optics, and mounting that matches that calculation.
JEL provided the complete retrofit for the P&O terminal in Europoort: from lighting design and engineering to new mast structures, DarkLicht luminaires, installation and maintenance.
JEL designed the lighting as efficiently as possible within NEN-EN 12464-2:2024, using sharply focused fixtures that bring more light to the site and limit spill light.
Based on the existing terrain layout, the lighting design was developed to minimize shadowing, despite the fixed mast positions.
In addition to the lighting, the project also requested new pole supports and structural maintenance. JEL supplied and installed the new pole structures for the 30 light poles.
The terminal is constantly in motion, with a lot of passengers who are not familiar with the area. Careful precautions and coordination with the Port Duty Managers allowed for safe and uninterrupted work.
Thanks to improved light distribution, reduced light pollution, and newer technology, the system saves approximately 66.3% compared to the previously installed LED lighting.
The entire project, including new mast constructions, was completed in just two weeks on a continuously operational terminal.
The system provides 42 lux at the terminal with a uniformity between 0.40 and 0.55. At a few locations, a decision was made to provide more light in accordance with modifier 5.3.3 of the standard, where 30 lux is normally the requirement.
Compared to the previously installed LED lighting, this solution delivers energy savings of approximately 66.3%. The entire project was fully completed in just two weeks.
42 lux with 0.40 to 0.55 uniformity
Around 66% energy saving
Delivered in 2 weeks
Used product
The terminal is equipped with 119 DarkLicht DL1 Luminaires, distributed across 30 light poles, each 26 meters high. The DarkLicht was chosen for its sharp, focused light distribution, which keeps the light on the site and minimizes light spill.
It was precisely that better bundling that made the difference compared to the previously installed sports luminaires: more usable light on the terminal, with less power.
The terminal was already equipped with LED lighting in 2021 from a well-known A-brand in the sports lighting market. Those luminaires were not designed for the demanding conditions of a port terminal. Just because a luminaire proves itself in one industry doesn't mean it will work in another environment.
JEL designed a new lighting system tailored to the port, featuring DarkLicht luminaires that focus the light into a narrow beam. As a result, more light reaches the site and less is lost to light pollution, while using significantly less power.
Compared to the previously installed LED lighting, this solution saves approximately 66.3%, thanks to better beam focus, less stray light, and newer technology.
The terminal is in constant motion, and there are also passengers who are unfamiliar with the area. With careful precautions and timely coordination with the Port Duty Managers, the work could be carried out safely and without disruption.
The entire project, including new mast constructions, was completely delivered in just two weeks.
Are you working on a port terminal lighting project, a retrofit, or another demanding outdoor environment? JEL supports the entire process: from lighting design and engineering to mast structures, lighting fixtures, installation, and maintenance.
| Response | within 1 working day, by an engineer |
| Lighting calculation | free of charge, per zone |
| Test luminaire | on your own mast, upon request |
| Warranty | 5 years complete, 10 years on the housing with maintenance contract |
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