[Cerema] Urban lighting: innovation for the energy and ecological transition
LuminoKrom®: innovation for the ecological transition and safety
LuminoKrom®, the photoluminescent paint developed by OliKrom, is an innovative response to the current challenges of safety and sustainability in urban infrastructures. By capturing daylight and releasing it at night, this solution enhances visibility for road and cycleway users, while reducing street lighting and energy requirements. Already implemented on several pilot sites in France, LuminoKrom® reflects a commitment to soft, sustainable mobility, essential in the context of the ecological transition.
Sustainable innovation for urban lighting according to CEREMA
In an article published by Cerema, LuminoKrom® is highlighted as an innovative and promising solution for reinventing urban lighting. The article explores the benefits of this photoluminescent technology, which helps reduce energy consumption while improving the night-time safety of infrastructures. LuminoKrom® is perfectly in line with the objectives of ecological transition, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional public lighting.
Cerema also emphasizes the role of this innovation in the development of intelligent, environmentally-friendly infrastructures. The use of LuminoKrom® is particularly suited to areas where lighting is difficult or costly to install, offering an effective solution for local authorities. This article highlights the potential of this technology to support local authorities in their commitment to safer, more sustainable mobility.
Phosphorescent paint for night-time mobility
Cerema is involved in a number of ways in assessing the performance of LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint developed by OliKrom.
On the one hand, Cerema Méditerranée, at the request of the Conseil Départemental des Alpes Maritimes, is carrying out an assessment of the luminous performance of a product for guiding active modes of transport on a cycle path in the commune of Valbonne.
On the other hand, Cerema Ouest and CIRR's "Eclairage et Lumière" research team are evaluating the process as an alternative to public lighting as part of an extinction policy in the commune of Beaupréau-en-Mauges. In partnership with the Conseil Départemental de Loire-Atlantique (Loire-Atlantique departmental council), they are also studying the enhanced visibility that this paint could bring to a bend on the RD771.
LuminoKrom® paint description
This photoluminescent paint process contains pigments that charge up under the effect of natural and artificial light, storing the captured light and releasing it throughout the day and night. The aim of these evaluations is to better define the luminous performance (particularly in terms of luminance) of photoluminescent markings at the start of the night and its decrease over the hours, and to characterize the user's visual perception of the process as a function of environmental conditions.