Relamping / Retrofitting streetlights

Modernising the authentic

Retrofitting is an ideal way of preserving the heritage of Switzerland's towns and cities.

What is relamping or retrofitting?

This involves replacing old or obsolete components with more recent ones, without changing the original function of the object. In practice, for us, the idea is to keep the original luminaire and replace the obsolete bulbs (mercury, sodium, fluorescent) with LED lighting, which uses less energy.

In this way, it is possible to retain the original structure of the lamp without having to replace it entirely. In addition to the obvious concern for the environment, by reducing waste, this approach is also part of a heritage conservation movement. Retrofitting a lamp means preserving the work carried out years ago by a local craftsman and ensuring that part of a region's heritage is not lost to a new light point from a factory in another country. Think in particular of medieval towns and villages, where lanterns and other lights give the place the atmosphere and appeal of another era. A charm that would be altered by replacing the lighting with new infrastructure.

The advantages of LED lamps

Une durée d’environ 100’000 heures, une efficacité lumineuse de 120 lm/w à 150 lm/w, plusieurs températures de couleur, une diminution de la pollution lumineuse, possibilité d’être combiné à des détecteurs de mouvements… Les lampes LED présentent de nombreux avantages qui justifient largement le remplacement d’anciens composants à leur profit.

Making something new out of something old, a trend that's becoming increasingly popular as a way of preserving part of your history and limiting the amount of bulky waste you have to dispose of. It's a great way to preserve your cultural and environmental heritage.

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Innovative, comprehensive solutions

JDC Electronic SA has diversified its areas of expertise and now offers services in the field of public lighting. From the supply of equipment with installation instructions to the complete installation of LED devices, including the cleaning and powder-coating of luminaires, we can offer you a comprehensive, customised service. We can also help you choose the right colour temperature to match your lighting to its use and location.

We can also offer a dynamic lighting system that can be fitted to LED streetlights. This is the eDyn developed by our company in collaboration with the Yverdon-les-Bains energy department. This will enable you to optimise the management and performance of your lighting even more effectively.

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