How Calon revolutionised forecourt lighting for over 1,000 fuel stations across Europe.

The challenge of forecourt lighting Fuel stations rely on external lighting to create a safe and inviting environment for customers. However, traditional lighting systems often fall short: One leading fuel…
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The challenge of forecourt lighting

Fuel stations rely on external lighting to create a safe and inviting environment for customers. However, traditional lighting systems often fall short:

  • Dimming systems leave forecourts too dark at night, creating an unpleasant and unsafe atmosphere.
  • Switch-based systems turn all forecourt lighting on simultaneously, wasting energy and failing to reduce costs effectively.

One leading fuel retailer needed a smarter, more cost-efficient solution to maintain their credibility, improve energy efficiency, and simplify maintenance across their network of stations.

The Solution

Calon partnered with the retailer to implement the InfraLIGHT™ system – a state-of-the-art, networked lighting control solution tailored for fuel station forecourts.

InfraLIGHT™ addressed their challenges with:

  • Eight separate lighting channels that automatically adjust to ambient daylight levels, ensuring optimal lighting conditions throughout the night.
  • Advanced, web-enabled diagnostics that identify faults remotely, allowing maintenance teams to diagnose and fix issues quickly and efficiently.
  • A standardised controls package for easy, rapid installation across stations.

The Results

The results of deploying InfraLIGHT™ for forecourt lighting were transformative:

  • Energy Savings: A 24% reduction in lighting energy costs, delivering significant savings and a rapid return on investment.
  • Improved Reliability: Remote diagnostics reduced downtime and eliminated unnecessary technician visits, driving down maintenance costs.
  • Customer Safety & Experience: Forecourts remained consistently well-lit, providing an inviting and secure environment for customers.

In total, Calon’s solution was rolled out to over 1,000 fuel stations across Europe, with 600+ stations receiving web-enabled, networked controls.

Key benefits of Calon forecourt lighting

  • 25% reduction in energy usage for lighting
  • Web-enabled remote diagnostics for proactive fault management
  • Standardised, rapid-installation controls package
  • Improved safety and customer experience

By combining smarter lighting control with remote servicing capabilities, Calon has helped fuel stations across Europe achieve significant cost savings while enhancing the customer experience. Ready to upgrade your forecourt lighting systems? Contact us to learn more about InfraLIGHT™.

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