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Rotterdam’s bright future through sustainable lighting

Jan 29, 2024

As the economic engine of the Netherlands, Rotterdam is not only known for its massive maritime port but also for its vulnerability to rising sea levels due to its location below sea level. To combat the impacts of climate change, Rotterdam has developed adaptation and mitigation plans, including strengthening flood protection, and reducing carbon emissions. One area where Rotterdam has made giant strides is embracing LED lighting technology. LED lights consume up to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs, which can result in a substantial reduction in carbon emissions. In this episode of Better Cities by Design, we delve into the city's remarkable progress in sustainable lighting, a significant contributor to energy consumption and carbon emissions globally. Join us as we speak with Harry Verhaar, Head of Global Public & Government Affairs at Signify, a global lighting company, to explore how Rotterdam is illuminating the path towards a greener and more sustainable future through innovative lighting solutions.

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In this podcast episode, Harry Verhaar and host Davion Ford delve into the crucial role of lighting in creating a safer and more sustainable city. Discover the impacts of lighting on safety, crime reduction, and traffic accidents, and other benefits of connected LED street lighting. This includes the exciting possibilities of utilizing light points in cities for data collection, including sound triangulation for incident detection and air quality measurement.

In this episode, you’ll gain insights into the transformative potential of sustainable lighting to not only mitigate climate change and improve safety, but also drive innovation. Take a glimpse into the future of lighting, where Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) is emerging as a disruptive technology that utilizes light for wireless communication, overcoming the limitations of congested radio frequencies.

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