For municipalities, cantons & energy supply companies
Lighting of public spaces with BKW
BKW plans, builds, refurbishes and operates lighting for public spaces, streets and car parks. With a holistic view of infrastructure, lighting quality as well as operation & maintenance incl. documentation, we ensure sustainable and future-proof lighting at predictable costs.
From legally compliant planning and refurbishment through to ongoing operation: BKW delivers lighting solutions for public spaces reliably and in line with requirements. In doing so, we combine grid expertise with lighting know-how – whether with grid-connected LED luminaires or stand-alone solar luminaires.
Legally compliant from the outset
Lighting for public spaces is a high-voltage installation and therefore much more than a lighting installation. BKW brings both: grid expertise and lighting know-how.
From renovation to operation
Whether converting to LED, expanding or installing a new system: BKW takes care of planning, implementation and the ongoing operation of your system.
Grid-connected or self-sufficient
Depending on the location and project, BKW recommends the right technology: grid-connected LED lights or self-sufficient solar lights with no cable trenching.
Frequently asked questions before the project starts
Why lighting projects take longer than planned
The lighting of public spaces is a high-voltage installation subject to statutory inspection and documentation obligations. Anyone who does not know the responsibilities loses time.
Typical stumbling blocks in practice:
Unclear responsibility for ESTI inspections and documentation
Civil engineering costs for new supply lines underestimated
No overview of system condition and outstanding defects
Fault reports come to nothing without a clear process
Your next step
Which lighting solution is right for your project?
We advise you on grid-connected and stand-alone solutions, clarify the technical requirements and support you throughout the entire process.
For municipalities, we recommend the OeB Masterplan for long-term planning of the need for action in lighting public spaces over 5 to 10 years.
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Solutions for lighting public spaces
The right solution for every use case
Every location has different requirements. BKW recommends the appropriate technology, grid-connected or stand-alone.
Street lighting
Grid-connected LED luminaires for municipal roads and neighbourhoods. Usually the conversion of existing installations to energy-efficient LED technology.
Lighting for squares and car parks
Grid-connected lighting solutions for public spaces and parking areas. Planning, construction and operation from a single source.
Sports facilities and floodlighting
Floodlights for football pitches, athletics facilities and other sports infrastructure. Designed in accordance with standards and usage requirements.
Solar lights
Stand-alone lighting without cable trenching. 10 models for various applications, available to buy or rent.
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Mobile solar lights in use
Flexible lighting without infrastructure
Mobile solar lights for the temporary lighting of public spaces
BKW has a pool of over 140 rental solar lights. For construction sites, events, temporary car parks or winter sports facilities: the lights are quick to set up, silent in operation and completely emission-free.
No generator, no cables, no noise
Flexibly relocatable depending on construction progress or event location