LED tube retrofit at the Shopping Arena St. Gallen
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GLT TUBE Count3,600
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Annual power savings1,729,730 kWh
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Annual operation hours8,736 h
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Amortization period18 months
The Challenge
The Shopping Arena St. Gallen faced the challenge of modernising its outdated T5 and T8 fluorescent lighting in the parking areas. The old system caused high energy costs, considerable maintenance efforts and no longer met today’s standards for energy efficiency and sustainability.
The Solution – LED Retrofit with GLT LED TUBE
Key advantages of our LED lighting for the Shopping Arena St. Gallen:
- Fast 1:1 retrofit during operation: Replacement of 3,600 T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes with GLT LED TUBES in compliance with IEC/EN 62776 – implemented by our partner Bilfinger, without any downtime.
- High energy efficiency: Annual savings of 1,729,730 kWh and a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions.
- Short payback period: The investment paid for itself after just 18 months.
- Maintenance-free and durable LED lighting: Ideal for car parks and high-traffic areas in shopping centres.
- Future-proof and standard-compliant solution: ENEC-certified retrofit technology ensures long-term energy and resource efficiency.
Key Benefits & Advantages
130,000 hours
service life
(L70)
1:1 replacement
without modification
(IEC EN 62776)
Nearly
maintenance-free
LED lighting
Scientifically
EPD verified
and ESG compliant
Conclusion
By converting to GLT LED TUBES, the Shopping Arena St. Gallen – a project by Wincasa – has sent a clear signal for energy efficiency, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The shopping centre benefits from long-term cost savings, reduced CO₂ emissions and a modern, maintenance-free LED lighting system with a long service life – implemented seamlessly during ongoing operations.
Customer Testimonial
"The high energy-saving potential and the economic efficiency of the investment were the key arguments for us."
Marc Schäfer
Centre Manager, Shopping Arena St. Gallen (Wincasa)
Learn more about the LED tube used –
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