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Outdoor lighting solution for Cresta
BEKA Schréder supplied an LED outdoor lighting
solution for Cresta Shopping Centre’s recent ex-
pansion and refurbishment project. Situated in the
north-west of Johannesburg, it is one of the largest
shopping centres in South Africa.
Figures from the South African Council of Shop-
ping centres show that at least 25 malls exceeding
30 000m
2
have been built in the past four years.
This brings South Africa’s tally of large, regional and
super-regional malls to an estimated 180 – more
than double the number five years ago.These malls
are constantly challenged to optimise their power
usage so as not to exceed average maximum de-
mand. The average maximum demand is the high-
est measured kVA or kW during any 30 minutes,
within a designated billing period. If this average
is higher than the notified maximum demand, the
mall is charged a premium on usage.
One way of reducing maximum energy con-
sumption is to change CFL, HID and other lighting
technologies to LED technology, which has been
proven to provide up to 70% in energy savings
compared to conventional lighting technologies,
without compromising on the performance of the
luminaires.
Since it is important that people feel safe visit-
ing centres at any hour, security lighting is also a
major priority for facility management companies.
Specific lighting levels are required as prescribed
by the relevant SANS lighting specification for dif-
ferent lighting areas.
Cresta Shopping Centre was expanded to cre-
ate a three level food and entertainment court.
As part of this development, a general refurbish-
ment was undertaken, including improvement of
the mall’s exterior lighting. BEKA Schréder was
awarded the tender to supply the lighting solution.
The perimeter and some parking areas have
been illuminated by BEKA Schréder’s high-perfor-
mance LEDlume-midi LED luminaires to provide
effective security lighting. Decorative and efficient
ISLA LED post top luminaires light up the parking
area at Entrance 4. LEDflood-maxi LED floodlights
have been installed on the roof of the shopping
centre to provide area lighting. LEDnova LED
floodlights illuminate the signage installed on the
centre’s exterior walls and various entrances have
been enhanced by LEDduo up- and downlighters.
Finally, the exterior walkways are illuminated by the
Series 42 LED bulkheads.
BEKA Schréder is Africa’s leading manufacturer
of luminaires and glass fibre reinforced polyester
poles. The company offers high quality lighting
solutions that are designed to withstand Africa’s
harsh conditions. Using contemporary technolo-
gies, its goal is to offer intelligent and sustainable
lighting solutions to reduce energy consumption
and the overall cost of ownership. BEKA Schréder’s
in-house specialists and field application engineers
assist to commission projects, provide technical
on-site support and offer possible solutions for
upgrading and servicing luminaires.
BEKA Schréder: +27 (0)11 238 0042 or
g.mthethwa@beka-schreder.co.zaA comprehensive
LED outdoor
lighting solution
for Cresta
Shopping Centre.
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