Sustainable port solutions

A broad portfolio of sustainable port solutions. All are proven solutions covering the themes of port-waters, port-cities, port-hinterland and port-energy. The portfolio will continuously be updated and expanded on the basis of state-of-the-art insights.

4.

Ports and energy

4.1

Port LED lighting

Sustainable principle:

improving efficiency of energy

Potential benefits:

Reduced light nuisance, Rich terrestrial life, Safety and security

Description:

Considerable improvements have been made to industrial lighting technologies in recent years with, for example, the development of Light Emitting Diodes (LED). Lighting has a considerable impact on safety, efficiency, the environment, and operating costs. Ports that have introduced newer lighting technologies often report other operational benefits. Many handling equipment operators prefer newer lighting sources as such technologies tend to offer improved perception of surrounding areas, and reduced glare irritation in low light conditions. Furthermore, improved lighting tends to improve safety and result in reduced operator fatigue. Areas that surround terminals also benefit from more modern light sources. Wildlife disturbed by light pollution has become an issue for many port cities. The directionality of newer lighting sources minimises nuisance levels of light.

Relevant development goals:
  • index
  • 1.

    Ports and their waters

  • 2.

    Ports and their city

  • 3.

    Ports and their hinterland

  • 4.

    Ports and energy

4.1

Port LED lighting

Sustainable principle:

improving efficiency of energy

Potential benefits:

Reduced light nuisance, Rich terrestrial life, Safety and security

Description:

Considerable improvements have been made to industrial lighting technologies in recent years with, for example, the development of Light Emitting Diodes (LED). Lighting has a considerable impact on safety, efficiency, the environment, and operating costs. Ports that have introduced newer lighting technologies often report other operational benefits. Many handling equipment operators prefer newer lighting sources as such technologies tend to offer improved perception of surrounding areas, and reduced glare irritation in low light conditions. Furthermore, improved lighting tends to improve safety and result in reduced operator fatigue. Areas that surround terminals also benefit from more modern light sources. Wildlife disturbed by light pollution has become an issue for many port cities. The directionality of newer lighting sources minimises nuisance levels of light.

Relevant development goals:
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