"Allows us to be pioneers in how we manage all airports in the region.”
Energy efficiency and sustainable operations
The airport with the highest cargo volume in Latin America is using 3D-printed lighting, the latest innovation in the sector, as well as remote lighting management to become a pioneer in sustainability and infrastructure management. Located in the city of Bogotá, Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento International Airport, better known as El Dorado, is the main air terminal in Colombia
As part of their strategy against climate change, the International Airport Operator (OPAIN) was looking for a solution to mitigate the impact of their activities and reduce their carbon footprint. Their maintenance department, together with other areas of the airport, constantly adopt measures aimed at increasing the efficiency of the airport’s infrastructure, which covers an area of approximately 6.9 km². The main aim of their initiative was to retrofit interior luminaires whilst making sure lighting has the least possible negative impact. Given that terminals are 24/7 transit points, the priority was to offer greater
visual comfort for passengers and better workspaces for the entire airport workforce. For outdoor lighting, the challenge was to implement a cloud-based system that allowed them to manage operations and maintenance remotely with maximum reliability and safeguards. El Dorado is the first project of its kind in Latin America to implement the latest innovation in lighting both by using 3D printed luminaires and Interact City systems to remotely manage exterior lights.
The solution
A sustainable operation with 3D printing lighting. Signify's 3D-printed luminaires have been implemented throughout terminals 1 and 2, providing light for more than 173,000 m2. In total, 8,942 downlights have been installed and integrated with the control and monitoring system of all airport areas. Philips' DigiStreet luminaires with Interact City system have been chosen for the lighting of outdoor areas and streets. With the migration in the first phase of 14,237 luminaires to LED technology, the airport is already saving more than 65% in electrical power.
