Case Studies
As Stela is installed in more locations popularity grows and the feedback received is increasingly positive and complimentary.
Here you can find out more about some of our successful pilots and projects across the UK.
Lancashire
Wigan Borough Council is one of a fast-growing number of local authorities committed to initiatives that save energy; reduce CO2 emissions and also save council tax payers money. WRTL was invited to showcase their new LED street lighting following assurances that Stela could meet their targets.
Following the installation of the new lights, residents within the pilot area were asked for their comments and feedback. The results were most positive with 87% of residents very satisfied with the new lighting levels, a further 83% were very satisfied with the new lighting colour, and more than 90% were very satisfied with the appearance of the columns and lanterns.
Wigan Borough Council is working to reduce their carbon emissions. They only use renewable energy derived from wind energy sources, to power the Boroughs street lights. The Council’s street lighting team are also making a conscious effort, to use the latest energy efficient materials as standard practice for all new street light installations.
London
Like every local authority, the London Borough of Barnet has been put under increasing pressure from the government to meet energy saving targets. To ease transition, the Government Office for London has provided extra Public Finance Initiative (PFI) funds for street lighting schemes to improve safety and reduce crime.
Barnet submitted a request for funding to replace more than 17,500 streetlights and 3,779 columns and commenced researching suitable products. As part of this process local government officers asked residents in Barnet for their views on street lighting and, given the choice, what style and type of lighting would they prefer to have located outside their homes.
The additional dilemma Barnet faced was to retain use of the existing columns and replace only the ‘head’ of the street light. As Stela is a flexible solution and fully adaptable we were able to accommodate this request and therefore win the contract.
Speaking about the extra funds the Government Office has secured for Barnet, Transport Minister Tony McNulty said:
"Street lighting schemes mean safer roads for both drivers and pedestrians. The Government is committed to improving safety on our roads and for residents. This private finance initiative will bring real rewards."
Middlesbrough
Now that Carbon Trading has become a reality, more and more pressure is put on local authorities to reduce their carbon footprint. Street lighting is one area where large savings can often be made. However, it is the local authority’s responsibility to ensure that a seamless service continues while implementing these reductions and guarantee safety standards are not affected.
Street lighting is enigmatic, being largely ignored when it is working and usually only noticed when there is a problem. Evidence of this can be seen across the UK in areas where switching off street lighting during quiet times of the night has proven unpopular with the public and raises major concerns over road safety and liability issues.
As a result of testing they are now running an LED street lighting pilot using WRTL Stela luminaires, which reduce energy costs without the need to dim or switch off during the night.
Bedfordshire
People in Flitwick and Dunstable will soon be benefiting from a new energy saving street lighting scheme, which aims to not only reduce CO2 emissions and electricity consumption, but also improve safety by enhancing visibility for pedestrians.
The innovative new scheme launched by Central Bedfordshire Council with partners Bedfordshire Highways (AMEY) and WRTL Exterior Lighting Ltd, will see LED street lights being used in East Flitwick and Dunstable. The scheme will help to reduce CO2 emissions and provide high energy savings without the need to dim or switch off during the night.
Councillor David McVicar, Central Bedfordshire Council's Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, said:
“It is great to see our new council adopting innovative and new technologies. This eco-friendly scheme will go a long way towards helping Central Bedfordshire achieve national targets of reducing CO2 emissions.”
Northamptonshire
Northampton County Council are currently implementing a Safer Routes to School scheme, which will help improve safety, accessibility and encourage more children to walk or cycle to school.
The Council recognises that the involvement of the school community is vital if there is to be a real shift towards walking and cycling so they are introducing speed reduction measures, safer crossing points, new or extended lengths of footway, cycle facilities and enhanced signing and lighting in the area.
The company responsible for implementing these improvements is MGWSP who invited WRTL to install Stela as part of an LED street lighting pilot scheme adjacent to a school.
Trevor Mummery of MGWSP commented:
“We all need to work together to meet the needs of a low-carbon economy. We are committed to helping our clients and suppliers in the public and regulated sectors deliver sustainable improvements to front-line services across Northamptonshire.”
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