SOCOTEC participates in the Barcelona City Council's Pla Endreçat, promoting the renovation and improvement of lighting
SOCOTEC is participating in the Barcelona City Council's project to modernize the city's lighting.
This comprehensive plan, framed within the Pla Endreça, includes a total of 153 actions until 2028, with an investment of 22 million euros
SOCOTEC brings its extensive experience in sustainable urban infrastructure projects in Barcelona, such as the sustainable pavement works at the Montjuïc Fountains 🔗 and the Rambla del Modolell, where its work was a benchmark in the life cycle control of the execution 🔗
📷 La Vanguardia & Ajuntament de Barcelona
The main objective is to achieve 100% remote management of the lighting and increase the proportion of LED technology from 35% to 50%. SOCOTEC's civil engineering team, in a temporary joint venture (UTE) with OCA, is developing the project and the construction management for the interventions in the Eixample, Ciutat Vella, and Horta districts.
This strategic plan aims to optimize urban lighting through the implementation of white LED light, the elimination of dark spots, and the adoption of energy-saving technologies. Additionally, priority is given to light uniformity, safety, and the comfort of citizens through efficient and sustainable installations.
Efficient Lighting for a More Sustainable Barcelona
SOCOTEC's Contribution
This comprehensive plan addresses the management of the city's 157,000 light points, of which 35% already use LED technology. The current energy consumption of the lighting amounts to 67 GWh/year, representing 20% of the total municipal consumption.
Technical Criteria for Lighting Improvement (in collaboration with districts):
- Light Optimization: Better distribution and direction.
- Efficient LED: Use of white LED technology.
- Uniformity: Homogeneous lighting.
- Pedestrian Priority: More light on sidewalks and pedestrian areas.
- Reduced Height on Sidewalks: Lighting closer to pedestrians.
- Differentiated Color Temperature: Warmth on sidewalks, distinction on roadways.
- Increased Remote Management (Telegestión): Greater energy efficiency.
This comprehensive plan addresses the management of the city's 157,000 light points, of which 35% already use LED technology. The current energy consumption of the lighting amounts to 67 GWh/year, representing 20% of the total municipal consumption.
Technical Criteria for Lighting Improvement (in collaboration with districts):
- Light Optimization: Better distribution and direction.
- Efficient LED: Use of white LED technology.
- Uniformity: Homogeneous lighting.
- Pedestrian Priority: More light on sidewalks and pedestrian areas.
- Reduced Height on Sidewalks: Lighting closer to pedestrians.
- Differentiated Color Temperature: Warmth on sidewalks, distinction on roadways.
- Increased Remote Management (Telegestión): Greater energy efficiency.
“In this case, we are not only considering energy savings; furthermore, safety criteria with a gender perspective are being integrated, such as the implementation of white LED light for a greater sense of security, the elimination of dark areas to ensure continuous lighting, and the intelligent regulation of lighting in different spaces and at different times"
