How will you light your project without a power connection?
Grid congestion is reshaping the future of outdoor lighting. Pressure on the Dutch and European power grids is growing rapidly. Municipalities, project developers, recreation businesses, and contractors are increasingly facing the same challenge: new or higher-capacity power connections are no longer a given. More and more projects are facing delays due to: limited grid capacity, long wait times with grid operators, high connection costs, and rising energy prices. According to […]
As a lighting manufacturer, are we actually bringing darkness?
For a lighting manufacturer, it seems contradictory to want to preserve darkness. But for Bernard Wesseling, owner of SolarWoodle, that is precisely the essence.
Does more light actually make things darker, and does dimming the lights actually allow you to see more of your surroundings?
Many people associate light with progress and growth. According to Marjolijn van Heemstra, writer, theater maker, and darkness expert, this is a persistent image that perpetuates the frequent use of light.
Scientific research into light pollution
Light at night and the various forms of light pollution have effects on humans, nighttime ecosystems, and more. There is a growing body of scientific research that measures and seeks to understand these effects.