Las Palmas City Council to Install LED Street Lighting, Project to Save €130,900 Annually
The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council, through the Department of Roads, Works and Lighting, has awarded a contract worth €765,050 for the installation of over 1,500 LED streetlights in the neighbourhoods of La Isleta and Las Coloradas.
The council explained in a statement that this initiative is funded through the Gran Canaria Island Council’s Cooperation Plan with municipalities.
Positive Impact on Quality of Life
Carlos Díaz, the councillor for the area, stated, “The renewal of the lighting will have a positive impact on the quality of life of residents. Additionally, it will allow us to save nearly €131,000 annually and reduce CO₂ emissions by over 640 tonnes, thus contributing to the city’s sustainability goals.”
Díaz further elaborated, “This project also includes the update of 22 electrical panels, which will enhance the reliability and safety of the entire network, ensuring that the new lighting complies with regulations for the protection of the night sky. This reinforces our commitment to a more environmentally friendly urban development.”
Project Details
The project, to be carried out by Elecnor Servicios y Proyectos, involves replacing the existing streetlights in both neighbourhoods and the road connecting them, swapping a total of 1,525 units of 145 watts for new LED units of 37 and 53 watts. This update is expected to result in a significant reduction in energy consumption and enhance the service’s sustainability.
The council assures that the new lamps will provide more efficient lighting without compromising quality. The colour temperature will be 3,000 Kelvin, offering warm white light with a yellowish tone that creates a welcoming atmosphere.
Energy and Cost Savings
The Technical Lighting Unit of the City Council estimates that this initiative will achieve an annual energy saving of 832,626 kilowatt-hours, translating to a financial saving of €130,900 per year and preventing the emission of approximately 646.12 tonnes of CO₂.
The project, which also includes updating 22 electrical panels to improve the reliability and safety of the lighting network, has a completion timeline of 11 months.
The new streetlights will need to carry the certification from the Instituto Astrofísico de Canarias. In April, the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council subscribed to the Declaration in Defence of the Night Sky and the Right to Starlight, an initiative that promotes the rational use of artificial light and defends future generations’ right to a clean sky.
