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Place Aalter
Country Belgium
Segment Indoor sports
Year 2025
Series ESM Excellum K2 light U23 Flare E7 E2 Pictograms K2 K2 picto

In 2025, the municipality of Aalter renovated the lighting in its sports park. Two sports halls, a swimming pool, offices, meeting rooms and a cafeteria switched completely to LED. This choice is in line with the plan to reduce CO₂ emissions by 40% by 2030.

At the same time, the municipality solved a maintenance problem: repairing the old installation was no longer possible because parts were no longer available.

The new lighting is therefore future-proof, more energy-efficient and also offers greater lighting comfort for athletes and visitors.

Peace of mind with C-LaaS

With Circular Light as a Service (C-LaaS), ETAP will take care of the operation and maintenance of the lighting in the sports park for fifteen years. This gives the council the certainty that the installation will continue to perform well and that their spaces will retain the same lighting for years to come, without increasing energy consumption. This allows the council to focus on its most important tasks with peace of mind.

Luminaires tailored to every space

Each space was fitted with a luminaire that perfectly matches its function and conditions.

  • In the swimming pool, E2 luminaires, resistant to chlorine and moisture (IP66/69K), provide bright lighting. Thanks to chlorine-resistant brackets and glands, the installation remains durable in this aggressive environment.
  • In the canteen, Flare spotlights have been seamlessly integrated into the existing ceiling openings, eliminating the need for demolition work.
  • The sports halls are equipped with robust E7 luminaires and K2 emergency lighting, which is additionally protected by baskets..
  • In the offices and meeting rooms, U2 luminaires provide comfortable and uniform lighting.

With Excellum, the council can easily adjust light levels to suit the sport or activity. ETAP Safety Manager (ESM) monitors all emergency lighting luminaires and reports faults immediately.

An investment in lighting that pays off

The switch saves 48% energy: good for 104,200 kWh per year and 20 tonnes less CO₂. Athletes and visitors enjoy bright, even lighting. The work was carried out without interruption: all activities in the swimming pool and sports halls could continue as normal.

More energy-efficient and reliable light for the future

With ETAP, Aalter gained an energy-efficient, reliable and smart installation that will last for years. Would you also like to make your sports hall or building more energy efficient without major works? Please contact ETAP for a non-binding analysis.

 

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