First University of Groningen Buildings Switch to LED Lighting in Major Replacement Operation
Last year, the University of Groningen (RUG) announced that it would replace all outdated lighting with smart, sustainable LED lighting under the name LED IT GLOW. The first phase has now been completed: the last old fixtures at the Zernikelaan 25 building (formerly KVI-CART) and several sections of the Faculty of Medical Sciences have been replaced with the new lighting concept. Work is continuing at pace on other parts of the Healthy Ageing Campus, while follow-up projects in the city centre are currently being prepared.
What is LED IT GLOW?
As part of the LED project, approximately 40,000 traditional light fittings will be replaced with smart LED lighting. This will help the university reduce its CO₂ emissions and achieve long-term energy cost savings. Once all fixtures have been replaced in the coming years, the University of Groningen expects energy consumption for lighting to decrease by 50–80%.
