Münster shines brightly: LED conversion of the sports facilities in the finale!

Münster shines brightly: LED conversion of the sports facilities in the finale!

In May 2025, the city of Münster announced the final touches to its comprehensive conversion of the city's floodlight systems to modern LED technology. The project, which began in 2021, affects a total of 28 sports facilities and is expected to be completed in June. What is uninteresting is that 350 outdated metal halide lamps are being replaced by 225 powerful LED spotlights, which not only modernizes the lighting, but also brings significant economic and ecological benefits. The floodlight system at 1. FC Gievenbeck is currently being converted, thereby reducing the electrical connection load from 760 to 225 kilowatts.

The conversion not only aims to reduce electricity consumption, but also causes a decrease in CO2 emissions by around 75 tons per year. This measure highlights the city's efforts to implement sustainable solutions and ensure high quality of light, achieved through higher illuminance and more uniform illumination. The total investment volume for the project amounts to around 850,000 euros, with up to 25 percent of these costs being covered by federal funding from a climate protection program.

Sustainability through modern technology

The conversion to LED technology has far-reaching effects on the environment and society. According to a white paper from LED2Work, the CO2 footprint cannot be reduced with a simple “green button”. Instead, many small measures are required, including lighting. LEDs use up to 90% less power compared to traditional bulbs and have a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours, significantly reducing maintenance and costs.

Another aspect is the health and environmental compatibility of LED products. These can be secured by various certifications, such as the CE mark, RoHS conformity or TÜV test seal. Products that emit flicker-free, healthy light are increasingly in demand as they reduce health problems and promote well-being. August Müller Lichttechnik emphasizes that continuous improvements of the products and their suitability for special areas of application such as fire-prone workplaces and agricultural environments are of great importance.

Looking into the future

The conversion of the floodlight systems in Münster is a conscious step towards a more sustainable urban infrastructure. The results of the change will be felt throughout the city, not only through savings in operating costs, but also through a positive impact on the environment. The developments in LED technology and the efforts of the city and manufacturers in the circular economy show that sustainable lighting is not a dream of the future, but already a reality.

In view of the stricter EU Ecodesign Guidelines and the ban on inefficient lamps from September 2021, it is clear that the direction in Europe is clearly geared towards sustainability. Effective lighting not only contributes to reducing energy consumption and therefore CO2 emissions, but also to improving citizens' living standards. With its conversion, Münster is setting an example that could set a precedent.