Parking & transport

Modern, bright, friendly – parking in the ECE Saarpark Shopping Centre car park, Neunkirchen

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The idea behind

ECE Saarparkcenter car park, Neunkirchen

As the European market leader in the shopping centre sector, ECE operates and manages more than 200 shopping centres with associated parking areas throughout Europe. The modernisation of the lighting in the West/Level 1 parking deck of the SAARPARK-Center Neunkirchen in spring 2023 is considered a pilot project to achieve more sustainability and energy savings in this area. At the same time, a future-oriented alternative was to be found for the T5 light sources that have recently been banned. By replacing the old lighting with the RS PRO 5100 SC connected lighting solution from STEINEL, the energy costs for the western parking deck of the SAARPARK centre in Neunkirchen can be reduced from €13,700 to €1,800 per year. The networked, intelligent lighting solution replaces the previous 15-hour continuous lighting without users having to compromise on comfort and safety, because the light is switched on and off as needed. This reduces energy consumption by 86%.

5100 series

Client: ECE Group GmbH & Co. KG
Location: ECE Saarparkcenter, Neunkirchen
Converted to STEINEL Connected Lighting: 2023
Installed: 237 x 5100 series
Services: Hardware and services

86^%

Reducing energy consumption

237

Installed luminaires from the 5100 series

11.900

Annual energy cost savings

"It is amazing how much additional energy could be saved here by using intelligent control instead of conventional control. An important aspect for us was not only the long-term consideration of investments and cost savings, but also to rely on new technologies."

Mr Oliver Gollan
Technical Manager SAARPARK-CENTER Neunkirchen

All the benefits at a glance

Pioneering technology

connected lighting

With connected lighting, sensor-controlled LED lights can only be switched on when they are needed thanks to local light and presence sensors and Bluetooth networking. This saves energy, reduces electricity costs and lowers CO2 emissions.

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Brighter light

More comfort and safety

The STEINEL 5100 series of sensor-switched lights has significantly improved the quality of light, creating more safety and comfort in the vehicle and pedestrian areas.

Can be set using the app

Easy assembly and installation

All the lights are conveniently operated and adjusted by STEINEL Connect app. Practical: This also makes it possible to quickly and easily make adjustments without a ladder.

Electrician Benjamin Schmidt is fixing a light to the ceiling of a car park.

"The luminaire combines a compact, conventional design, maximum performance and a wide range of functions that can be operated intuitively."

Mr Benjamin Schmidt
Technical Director, Schmidt Concept & Service

Bluetooth Mesh - future-oriented technology

The new Bluetooth Mesh technology opens up a whole new range of networking possibilities. The Bluetooth technology we use meets the requirements of the Bluetooth SIG standard and is therefore future-proof.

The graphic shows the greater savings potential of the STEINEL RS PRO 5100 SC compared to a conventional T5 tube light

potential savings

With the RS PRO 5100 SC, a huge amount of CO2 can be saved compared to a T5 light source, which in turn leads to cost savings of over €100 per light fitting.

Particularly in view of the ban on T5 lamps from September 2023, everyone should be looking into the issue of conversion. Connected Lighting is the solution for not only converting, but also maximising savings potential.