Illuminating Sweden: ATP and Annell enhance the nighttime landscape with cutting-edge LED technology

STOCKHOLM —2/2/2024— In recent years, ATP Lighting, in collaboration with its strategic partner Annell, has brought more than 2500 luminaires to the streets of Sweden. This Nordic country requires lighting that can operate effectively and withstand the rigors of its climate without the need for maintenance, including very cold and long winters, frequent snowfalls, and occasional storms with lightning that can cause overvoltages and failures in conventional LED lighting.

Annell, a Swedish distributor and lighting studio founded in 1962, has been relying on ATP's solutions for public lighting in the country for years. This is not only due to the comprehensive 10-year warranty in any environment but also because of the brand's ability to manufacture custom luminaires that precisely meet project requirements. Below, we review the essential features that make ATP lighting an ideal solution for outdoor lighting in general, and particularly in Nordic countries.

Customized solutions for maximum efficiency

With ATP Lighting, lighting renovations and new installations are carried out based on a detailed lighting study, with the necessary power and precise levels to ensure safety without incurring over-illumination. Custom optics are used to direct the light only where necessary. This, combined with the high efficiency of LED, often results in energy savings exceeding 70%.

Compliance with the Swedish standard: CRI >80

One of the key requirements in projects carried out in Sweden is to achieve a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of at least 80. ATP Lighting only provides Annell with luminaires that exceed these specifications, often even using warm color temperatures (3000 K or lower), offering high-quality lighting that meets the aesthetic and functional demands of local projects.

Weather-resistant: 10-year warranty even in extreme conditions

In challenging environments such as Sweden, resistance to corrosion and degradation due to exposure to the elements becomes a crucial factor. ATP luminaires, made with technical engineering polymers, come with a comprehensive 10-year warranty, even in extreme conditions of humidity, freezing temperatures, snow, or salinity. This feature not only ensures durability but also significantly contributes to cost savings on maintenance, providing a key competitive advantage and reliability where it is needed most.

Total tightness: IP66+ for lasting protection

The IP66+ total tightness of ATP luminaires is a fundamental trait to ensure long-term, unaltered functionality in rigorous climates. Unlike the conventional IP66 standard, the hermetic design of ATP lighting prevents insects, dust, dirt, moisture, salt spray, or blowing snow from penetrating the diffuser, ensuring consistent performance and reducing maintenance costs.

Overvoltage immunity: reliability during storms and blizzards

In a climate prone to storms, the overvoltage immunity of ATP Lighting offers a decisive advantage. The luminaires, being Class II by nature and without the need for grounding, are isolated from atmospheric discharges, providing stable and safe lighting at all times.

Also, unlike metallic Class II luminaires, ATP polymeric luminaires are not affected by overvoltages caused by electrostatic discharges. In metallic luminaires, the enclosure gradually charges due to air friction, especially in windy or frequently windy locations. In this situation, the current seeks the path of least resistance to propagate, which is through the metal and into the luminaire, resulting in driver failure. With ATP products, this danger does not exist, as the enclosure is made of insulating engineering polymers with a dielectric strength of over 22,000 volts.

Elegant and decorative design: aesthetics as a central point

In carrying out lighting renovations and new installations in Sweden, ATP Lighting emphasizes its commitment to elegant and decorative design. In addition to functionality, product aesthetics are an essential value in the country, and Annell relies on the sleek and modern lines of ATP, as well as its customization options.

Among these custom configuration possibilities are the inclusion of decorative color rings and the possibility of combining mass-tinted colors, offering a harmonious integration with the surroundings. The perspective of lighting projects in Sweden covers every detail and demands solutions that not only illuminate and meet technical requirements but also beautify.

ATP and Annell, an alliance for the future

ATP Lighting's foray into Sweden with Annell has not only illuminated the beautiful landscapes of this country but has also set an exceptional standard for projects in challenging environments. With Annell as a strategic ally, ATP will continue to innovate and provide premium lighting solutions in terms of performance, durability, and efficiency.