Highway Lighting Projects/Birmingham UK Highway Lighting Upgrade Project

1,500 Sets of 80W LED Highway Lights for Highway Lighting Modernization

Project Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Project Type: Highway Lighting Upgrade
Product: LED Highway Lights
Quantity: 1,500 sets
Power: 80W
Certification: UKCA
Warranty: 2 Years
Reported Energy Saving: 20%

LIKELITE supplied an LED highway lighting solution for a highway lighting upgrade application in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

The project involved the use of 1,500 sets of 80W LED Highway Lights, with the objective of upgrading the existing roadway lighting system while improving energy efficiency and maintaining a practical installation approach for highway infrastructure.

The project was supported by lighting and circuitry design, onsite metering, photometric layout and installation services according to project requirements.

Project at a Glance

Project Background

Highway lighting infrastructure operates under demanding outdoor conditions and requires reliable lighting over long operating periods.

For the Birmingham application, the project required a large-scale LED highway lighting upgrade involving 1,500 luminaires.

Rather than treating the project as a standard product replacement, the lighting configuration was considered together with roadway conditions, existing infrastructure, lighting layout and installation requirements.

The selected 80W LED Highway Lights provided a project configuration focused on:

• Controlled lighting power

• Outdoor protection

• Roadway optical distribution

• Surge protection

• Existing infrastructure compatibility

• Large-scale installation

• Long-term maintenance considerations

Project Scope

The Birmingham highway lighting project covered the supply and engineering support associated with the LED lighting upgrade.

Project Scope Included

LED Highway Light Supply

1,500 sets of 80W LED Highway Lights.

Lighting & Circuitry Design

Lighting and circuitry considerations for the project configuration.

Onsite Metering

Site measurement support where required to verify existing conditions.

Photometric Design

Lighting layouts could be prepared using professional lighting design software according to project requirements.

Engineering Layout

AutoCAD layouts and roadway lighting drawings could be prepared as required.

Project Installation

Installation support for the highway lighting upgrade according to the agreed project scope.

Project Product

80W LED Highway Light

The Birmingham project used an 80W LED Highway Light configured for outdoor roadway applications.

Product Configuration

• Power: 80W

• Input: AC 230V

• Frequency: 50Hz

• LED: CREE SMD3030

• Luminous Efficiency: 110 lm/W

• Beam Angle: 120°

• IP Rating: IP65

• Surge Protection: 10KV

• Voltage Resistance: 1.5KV

• CCT: 5000K ±300K

• CRI: Ra 80

• Housing: Aluminum Alloy

• Material: ALU + PC

• Power Supply: AC

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +45°C

• Lifespan: 20,000 hours

• Certification: UKCA

• Warranty: 2 Years

Why the 80W Configuration Was Selected

For a highway lighting upgrade, luminaire wattage cannot be evaluated independently from optical performance and roadway geometry.

The Birmingham project used an 80W configuration with 110 lm/W nominal luminous efficiency.

Based on the stated product specification:

80W × 110 lm/W = approximately 8,800 lm per luminaire

The actual lighting performance on the roadway depends on mounting height, pole spacing, road width, luminaire distribution, installation angle and the final photometric design.

This distinction is important for infrastructure projects: luminaire output is not the same as measured roadway illumination.

Lighting Engineering for the Project

The Birmingham project could be supported through multiple engineering design tools according to project requirements.

DIALux Evo

Used for roadway lighting calculation and photometric layout.

Litepro DLX

Available for alternative professional lighting calculation and layout requirements.

AGi32

Available for projects requiring AGi32-based lighting analysis.

AutoCAD

Used for engineering layout and roadway lighting drawing requirements.

Onsite Metering

Available where field verification of existing lighting conditions is required.

Project Engineering Workflow

Existing Site → Measurement → Design → Calculation → Product → Installation

01 — Existing Lighting Assessment

Existing roadway and lighting information is reviewed before final configuration.

Relevant information may include:

• Existing pole positions

• Pole spacing

• Mounting height

• Road width

• Existing luminaire type

• Existing electrical system

• Existing lighting arrangement

02 — Onsite Measurement

Where required, onsite metering can be conducted to verify existing project conditions.

03 — Lighting Layout

The roadway is modeled according to available project drawings and site information.

04 — Photometric Calculation

DIALux Evo, Litepro DLX or AGi32 can be used according to project requirements.

05 — Product Configuration

The 80W LED Highway Light is configured according to the project lighting requirements.

06 — Installation

The LED luminaires are installed according to the agreed installation and project requirements.

Installation Approach

For highway lighting upgrades, installation conditions are often as important as product specifications.

The Birmingham project required consideration of the existing highway lighting infrastructure and the practical requirements associated with large-scale luminaire replacement.

Project installation planning may consider:

• Existing pole compatibility

• Luminaire mounting

• Electrical connection

• Cable condition

• Surge protection

• Installation access

• Working conditions

• Replacement sequence

• Traffic and site safety requirements

The final installation method is determined by the actual project site and contractor requirements.

Energy-Saving Result

20% Reported Energy Saving

The Birmingham project information indicates:

Energy Saving: 20%

Energy performance in a highway lighting upgrade depends on the relationship between the existing lighting system and the new LED system.

Relevant factors include:

• Existing luminaire wattage

• Replacement luminaire wattage

• Operating hours

• Lighting control

• Existing electrical losses

• Required lighting performance

• Maintenance condition

For this reason, the reported 20% saving is presented as a project-specific result, rather than a universal performance claim for every LIKELITE highway lighting project.

Outdoor Reliability Configuration

The Birmingham LED Highway Light incorporates several features intended for outdoor roadway applications.

IP65 Protection

The IP65 configuration provides protection suitable for outdoor luminaire applications.

10KV Surge Protection

Surge protection is included for the specified project configuration.

Aluminum Alloy Housing

The lamp body uses aluminum alloy for outdoor luminaire construction.

-20°C to +45°C

The specified operating temperature range supports a broad outdoor operating environment.

5000K ±300K

The selected CCT provides a neutral-to-cool white appearance for roadway applications.

Project Logistics

Each luminaire is specified with:

Package Size: 55 × 17 × 8 cm

Gross Weight: 9 kg per package

For a project quantity of 1,500 sets, packaging and logistics planning should be coordinated with the project delivery schedule.

For bulk Highway Lighting Projects, LIKELITE can coordinate product packaging and shipment according to project requirements.

Project Outcome

The Birmingham project combined:

1,500 Sets

Large-scale highway lighting supply.

80W

LED highway lighting configuration.

110 lm/W

Nominal luminaire luminous efficiency.

20%

Reported energy-saving result.

UKCA

Specified product certification.

IP65

Outdoor protection rating.

10KV

Specified surge protection.

2 Years

Product warranty.

The project demonstrates LIKELITE's capability to supply large-volume LED highway lighting Products together with lighting design and engineering support for roadway upgrade applications.

Before & After Comparison

DIALux EVO Lighting Simulation Verification

Birmingham Highway Lighting Project Summary

The Birmingham project represents a large-scale highway lighting upgrade application using 1,500 sets of 80W LED Highway Lights.

The project configuration combines LED roadway lighting with engineering design, site measurement, photometric calculation and installation support.

The specified product provides:

80W | 110 lm/W | IP65 | 10KV Surge | UKCA | 2-Year Warranty

The project information reports:

20% Energy Saving

For infrastructure contractors and project buyers, the value of the project lies not only in the luminaire itself, but in the ability to coordinate product supply with roadway lighting engineering requirements.

Work With LIKELITE on Your Highway Lighting Project

LIKELITE supports Highway Lighting Projects for:

• EPC contractors

• Highway contractors

• Engineering companies

• Municipal infrastructure projects

• Electrical contractors

• Lighting distributors

• Bulk project buyers

• International lighting brands

To evaluate a new highway lighting project, provide:

Project Location + Road Width + Pole Height + Pole Spacing + Existing Luminaire + Quantity + Lighting Requirements + CAD Drawings

LIKELITE can then evaluate the available project information and recommend an appropriate LED highway lighting configuration.

LIKELITE

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FAQ

1. Where was this highway lighting project located?

The project was an application in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

2. What type of project was it?

It was a highway lighting upgrade project involving the replacement/upgrading of roadway lighting with LED highway lights.

3. How many luminaires were supplied?

The project quantity was 1,500 sets.

4. What LED highway light was used?

The project used an 80W LED Highway Light.

5. What is the luminous efficiency of the product?

The stated product luminous efficiency is 110 lm/W.

6. What is the approximate lumen output of the 80W luminaire?

Based on the supplied product specifications:

80W × 110 lm/W ≈ 8,800 lm

Actual roadway illumination must be confirmed through photometric calculation and field conditions.

7. What was the reported energy-saving result?

The project information reports an energy saving of 20%.

8. Is the 20% energy saving guaranteed for every highway project?

No. The 20% figure is presented as the reported result for this project application. Actual savings depend on the existing lighting system, operating schedule, replacement power, controls and project design.

9. What certification does the product have?

The specified product carries UKCA certification.

10. What is the IP rating?

The LED Highway Light is specified as IP65.

11. Does the product have surge protection?

Yes. The supplied specification lists 10KV surge protection.

12. Can LIKELITE provide DIALux Evo calculations?

Yes. DIALux Evo layout and photometric design are among the available lighting solution services.

13. Can LIKELITE provide onsite measurement?

Yes. Onsite Metering can be included according to project requirements.

14. What is the warranty period?

The Birmingham project configuration specifies a 2-year warranty.

15. Can LIKELITE support highway lighting installation?

Yes. Project Installation is available according to the agreed project scope and installation arrangement.