MicroLouvre® : Protecting Dark Skies

MicroLouvre® Protects Dark Nights Safe From Artificial Light

MicroLouvre® technology helps combat light pollution by confining light to intended areas, reducing waste, and supporting efforts to preserve natural darkness . This is essential for astronomy, wildlife conservation, and energy efficiency.

Here’s what using MicroLouvre® in lighting can help achieve:

1.Directional Light Control

MicroLouvre® inserts have micro louvers or baffles that direct light precisely where needed (e.g., downward for street lights or inward for screens ) and blocking light where not needed.
By reducing upward light spill (light escaping into the sky), it prevents skyglow, a major contributor to light pollution.

2. Reduced Glare and Scatter

The micro louvred inserts limit horizontal glare and scattered light, which can disrupt nocturnal ecosystems and obscure stars.
This is critical for areas near observatories or dark-sky reserves.

3. Improved Efficiency of Lighting

MicroLouvre® ensures light is used more efficiently, meaning lower-intensity lighting can achieve the same visibility without excess emissions.
This aligns with International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) guidelines for responsible outdoor lighting.

4. Compatibility with Dark-Sky Policies

Cities and parks adopting dark-sky-friendly lighting can use MicroLouvre® enhanced fixtures to meet regulations (e.g., shielded fixtures with full cut off designs).

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