Guides
Practical know-how on LED lighting for industry, sport and commerce: standards, lux levels, protection ratings and planning, written by our lighting design team.
-
New
Port and Container Terminal Lighting: Lux Levels, High Masts and LEDLux levels per port zone, high masts vs poles, corrosion-proof luminaire specs, keeping light off the water, and what converting sodium high masts ...Read more
-
New
Light Pollution and Outdoor LED Lighting: Limits and PlanningSky glow, light trespass and glare explained, with CIE 150 environmental zones, national rules and six practical steps to plan outdoor LED lighting...Read more
-
New
LED Power Factor and THD Explained: What Installers and Buyers Need to KnowWhat power factor and THD mean for commercial LED installations, which values to ask for, how PF affects luminaires per circuit, and why capacitor ...Read more
-
Outdoor Basketball Court Lighting: Lux Levels and Pole LayoutLux levels, pole layout and floodlight choice for outdoor basketball and 3x3 courts – plus vandal resistance, switching and spill light for public ...Read more
-
LED Light Lines and Trunking Systems: Planning GuideWhen is a continuous LED light line better than high bays? Trunking vs linkable linear lights vs tri-proof rows, row spacing, optics for racking ai...Read more
-
Padel Court Lighting: Lux Levels, Poles and LED PlanningHow much lux does a padel court need, where do the luminaires go and how many watts per court? Standards, layouts, glare control and costs for outd...Read more
-
BAFA LED Funding in Germany 2026: What Changed and How to Finance LED NowBAFA funding for interior LED lighting ended on 21 July 2026: what changed, which financing options remain and why LED still pays back without a gr...Read more
-
CRI and Colour Rendering Explained: Ra, R9 and the Right ValueColour rendering explained: what Ra/CRI measures, which value each application needs, why R9 matters and the trade-off between colour rendering and...Read more
-
Hotel and Restaurant Lighting: LED for HospitalityLED lighting for hotels and hospitality: lux and colour temperature per area, light in layers for dining rooms, commercial kitchens, corridors and ...Read more
-
Hospital and Healthcare Lighting: Lux Levels, Hygiene and Night OperationLED lighting for hospitals, care homes and medical practices: lux values, Ra 90 for examinations, hygiene and IP ratings, glare control, night dimm...Read more
-
School Lighting: Classroom Lux Levels, Board Lighting and LED RetrofitHow to light schools and universities: EN 12464-1 lux values per room, board lighting, glare-free panels, presence and daylight control, savings ex...Read more
-
Retail Lighting: LED for Shops, Supermarkets and ShowroomsHow to light shops, supermarkets and showrooms: lux values, general and accent light, colour rendering, 3-phase track, fresh counters and a savings...Read more
-
DALI and Lighting Control: Sensors, Groups and Extra SavingsLighting control explained: how DALI works, DALI versus 1-10V, presence and daylight sensors per area, wireless alternatives and extra savings.Read more
-
LED Drivers Explained: Specifications, Flicker and Brand ComparisonLED drivers explained: key specifications, flicker and surge protection, inrush current per breaker and a comparison of Philips, Mean Well, Osram, ...Read more
-
Riding Arena Lighting: Lux Levels, Poles and LED for Riding HallsHow to light outdoor arenas and indoor riding halls: lux for training and competition, poles and floodlights per arena size, dust protection and ho...Read more
-
Barn Lighting: LED for Livestock, Dairy Cows and Milking ParloursLED lighting for barns and agriculture: lux values, light programmes for dairy cows, milking parlour, ammonia-resistant luminaires, IP69K and flick...Read more
-
Cold Store Lighting: LED for Chilled and Freezer AreasLED lighting for cold stores and freezer warehouses: lux values, temperature rating, condensation and ammonia, sensors and the double saving on lig...Read more
-
Outdoor Lighting for Business Premises: Yards, Loading Zones and FloodlightsHow to light business premises: EN 12464-2 lux values for routes, storage and loading zones, floodlight selection and aiming, security and cameras,...Read more
-
LED Street Lighting: EN 13201 Classes, Pole Spacing and SavingsLED street lighting for municipalities and businesses: EN 13201 classes, pole heights and spacing, colour temperature and insect protection, night ...Read more
-
Office Lighting: Lux Levels, Glare Control and LED Planning to EN 12464-1How to light offices to standard: EN 12464-1 lux values per room, glare at screen workstations, UGR<19 panels, colour temperature and sensors.Read more
-
Production and Food Industry Lighting: Lux Levels, Hygiene and Protection RatingsHow to light production halls and food plants: lux levels by task, hygiene rules without glass, IP65 to IP69K for cleaning, flicker at machines and...Read more
-
Replacing HQL, HQI and Sodium Lamps with LED: Wattage Table and SavingsReplacing mercury vapour, metal halide and sodium lamps with LED: wattage table, retrofit lamps versus new luminaires, extra benefits and a savings...Read more
-
Underground Car Park Lighting: Lux Levels, Layout and SensorsHow to light underground and multi-storey car parks: lux for lanes, bays and entrances, luminaire layout, IP65/IK08 tri-proof lights, sensors and a...Read more
-
Car Park Lighting: Lux Levels, Pole Height and LED PlanningHow to light car parks: EN 12464-2 lux values by traffic, pole height and spacing, street lights or floodlights, sensors, night dimming and colour ...Read more
Prefer a lighting plan straight away?
Request a free lighting plan
We calculate your project in DIALux free of charge and prepare a no-obligation quote.