(UK) – British exterior lighting brand DW Windsor has released DarkSky approved versions of its most popular heritage luminaires to support its Light Responsibly initiative.

The launch includes DarkSky versions of its Windsor, Strand, and Ely lanterns, marking the first time traditional British heritage-style luminaires have been certified by DarkSky Association (DarkSky), an international authority on light pollution.

These new products demonstrate the manufacturer’s commitment to its Light Responsibly initiative, launched in 2023. By receiving this certification, the luminaires have shown that they minimise glare, combat light trespass and help protect the night sky.

According to DW Windsor, currently 80% of the world’s population is impacted by some form of light pollution arising from excessive or poor use of artificial outdoor light at night. If left unchecked, it’s estimated that global sky brightness will rise by 9.6% per year.

The DarkSky Approved programme offers impartial, third-party validation for lighting products. Certified luminaires must demonstrate to have an upward light output ratio of less than 0.5% or 50 lumens, have a max correlated colour temperature of 3000K, and ability to dim down to 10% of its max light output.

Alan Grant, Design and Development Director at DW Windsor, says: “At DW Windsor, we are passionate about designing lighting for places, people and our planet. With the launch of these new DarkSky Approved products, we’re underlining our commitment to eliminate light pollution, protect biodiversity and help preserve the night-time environment.”

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