CU PHOSCO STRENGTHENS DARK SKY PORTFOLIO WITH AUSTRALASIAN CERTIFICATION

CU Phosco has achieved Australasian Dark Sky Alliance (ADSA) certification across multiple luminaires within its E950, E951 and P860 road lighting ranges, reinforcing the company's commitment to responsible outdoor lighting across Australia and New Zealand.

What the ADSA Certification Covers

The certification covers 13 luminaire variants across three levels. Customers now have a choice of independently assessed solutions for applications ranging from residential streets and highways to environmentally sensitive locations.

Why Dark Sky Certification Matters in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are home to some of the world's most celebrated dark sky landscapes, and local authorities, utilities and developers are placing increasing emphasis on protecting the night-time environment. They want lighting that delivers safe, effective illumination while reducing sky glow, glare and unnecessary light spill.

The ADSA certification programme recognises products that meet these demanding requirements. Within CU Phosco's portfolio, luminaires have achieved ADSA Approved, ADSA Prized and ADSA Prized Wildlife certification.

Understanding the Three ADSA Tiers

The three tiers demonstrate the breadth of the company's offering. ADSA Approved recognises luminaires suitable for dark-sky-sensitive projects. ADSA Prized introduces tighter requirements for glare control and lighting management, while ADSA Prized Wildlife targets environmentally sensitive locations where protecting wildlife and natural habitats is essential.

Certification Across Trusted Luminaire Families

Rather than developing a single specialist product, CU Phosco has secured certification across established luminaire families already trusted by customers throughout the region. Specifiers can select the most appropriate solution for each project, confident that environmental performance has been independently assessed.

Keith Henry, General Manager - Lighting and Telecommunications at CU Phosco Australia, said:

"Protecting dark skies is becoming an increasingly important consideration for lighting projects across the world. Our customers need solutions that balance safety, performance and environmental responsibility.

"Achieving ADSA certification across multiple product families demonstrates that responsible lighting doesn't have to come at the expense of performance. Whether the project is a residential street, a public space or an environmentally sensitive location, specifiers can choose a solution that has been independently assessed against recognised dark sky principles."

The certified luminaires combine carefully controlled optical performance with warm colour temperatures and intelligent lighting options, minimising unnecessary upward light while delivering the illumination needed for safe, efficient public spaces.

For customers, the benefits extend beyond environmental protection. Independent certification simplifies specification, provides additional assurance during project planning and helps demonstrate compliance with increasingly ambitious sustainability objectives.

As demand grows for lighting that protects both people and the environment, the ADSA certifications strengthen CU Phosco's portfolio of solutions designed to support safer roads, thriving communities and naturally darker night skies across Australia and New Zealand.

For more information about CU Phosco’s road lighting range, visit: https://www.cuphosco.com/products/category/road-lighting

Appendix: ADSA Certified CU Phosco Luminaires

The following CU Phosco luminaires have achieved certification from the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance (ADSA).

* ADSA Prized Wildlife certification recognises luminaires designed for environmentally sensitive locations, including areas where protecting wildlife and natural ecosystems is a key consideration.

Note: Certification applies to the product variants and optical distributions approved by the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance. Further information is available from CU Phosco Australia upon request.

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FAQs

What is ADSA certification?

ADSA certification is awarded by the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance to luminaires that meet defined standards for reducing sky glare and light spill. It gives specifiers independent assurance that a product supports responsible outdoor lighting.

What is the difference between ADSA Approved, Prized and Prized Wildlife?

ADSA Approved recognises luminaires suitable for dark-sky-sensitive projects. ADSA Prized applies tighter requirements for glare control and lighting management. ADSA Prized Wildlife targets environmentally sensitive locations where protecting wildlife and natural habitats is essential.

Which CU Phosco luminaires are dark sky certified?

Twelve luminaire variants across the E950, E951 and P863 road lighting ranges hold ADSA certification, spanning the Approved, Prized and Prized Wildlife tiers. The full list of product codes and colour temperatures is shown in the certification table on this page.

Why does dark sky certification matter?

Australia and New Zealand contain some of the world's most valued dark sky landscapes. Certified lighting lets local authorities, utilities and developers deliver safe, effective illumination while limiting the light pollution that affects ecosystems and night skies.

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