Britannia Quay sits on the north side of Roath Basin in Cardiff Bay, a location shaped by maritime history and ongoing port activity. Positioned close to the Senedd and overlooking active shipping routes, the quay combines historic character with a working waterfront environment.

When concerns were raised about the condition of the existing lighting, it became clear that a straightforward replacement would not be enough. Lanterns were ageing, some units had failed, and the original brackets showed clear signs of corrosion. The Estates team engaged the Highways Streetlighting team for guidance.

As the existing functional lighting columns passed the structural testing procedure, the lighting unit’s lantern and bracket became the main focus and the challenge quickly evolved.

As the original lanterns could not be sourced and their origins were unknown, a like-for-like replacement required careful consideration. The Ealing lantern provided a strong visual match, ensuring continuity across the quay.

Alongside the lantern upgrade, Acrospire designed and refurbished the existing brackets, restoring them to a structurally sound condition while retaining their distinctive form.

The original installation showed clear signs of age, with corrosion across the bracket and deterioration in the lantern housing. Rather than replace outright, the bracket assembly was re-engineered to improve structural integrity and long-term performance, resulting in a cleaner, more refined profile better suited to the coastal environment.

While the new lanterns offer a clear improvement in performance, the upgrade remains visually subtle, preserving the character of the quay without drawing attention to the intervention.

During the design phase, environmental considerations formed an important part of the scheme, particularly around the potential impact of light spill on bats and Cardiff Council’s Biodiversity Duty under the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

As expected for the location, an ecologist identified common and soprano pipistrelles foraging and commuting alongside the dock. In response, the lighting design was adapted to help minimise potential impact on local wildlife while maintaining safe and effective illumination.

A key change was the move from Cardiff’s standard 3000K specification to 2700K, marking the first scheme of its kind in the city. Light spill contours were also carefully assessed during the design process. The lanterns already featured a directional spill bias towards the required areas, which performed positively during on-site evaluation.

Following this assessment, additional front and rear louvres were introduced to further reduce light spill onto surrounding areas and the adjacent waterway.

Together, these measures helped create a solution that balanced ecological considerations with operational and public safety requirements.

The lanterns operate via photocell control, providing a simple and reliable solution suited to the quay environment.

Manufactured in the UK using locally sourced materials, the Ealing lantern combines durability with a reduced carbon footprint. A marine-grade painted finish further supports long-term performance in this exposed coastal setting.

A key factor in the project’s success was the collaborative approach between the Highways team and Acrospire, building on an established working relationship.

The upgrade delivers a clear improvement in both performance and reliability. The transition from SON to LED reduces energy consumption while providing more consistent light output across the quay.

Feedback from both the client and local residents has been positive, with the new lighting integrating seamlessly into its surroundings while delivering a noticeable uplift in quality and performance.

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Marking 10 years of GLP UK, the stand will bring together the UK team and international GLP colleagues with some of the latest additions to the GLP range, including the impression FR2, WildBar 8 and TWYN. Alongside them will be the JDC2 IP, supported by a separate programme of dedicated hands-on workshops running away from the bustle of the show floor. And, of course, there will be coffee.

Stand E5 is one of the first stands visitors encounter on the way into the hall, making it an easy meeting point during three busy days, and according to GLP UK, it’s still home to the best coffee at PLASA. No independent verification has been sought.

New toys on stand E5
Making its PLASA debut will be the GLP impression FR2, which combines theatre- and TV-friendly Fresnel quality with a compact format light enough for one person to rig.

Delivering more than twice the output of its FR1 predecessor, FR2 uses GLP’s iQ.Gamut colour technology to ensure consistent colour matching across compatible GLP fixtures. Three additional rings of 32 RGBW LEDs each provide a completely separate creative layer, opening up possibilities for effects and visual accents beyond the fixture’s core Fresnel functionality.

Also making its PLASA appearance is the GLP WildBar 8, the newest and smallest member of the WildBar family. At half the length of the WildBar 16, it uses GLP’s patented seamless pixel pitch technology, continuing a principle that has been featured in every GLP LED bar since the impression X4 Bar. Maintaining exactly the same spacing between pixels both within and between fixtures means WildBar 8 and WildBar 16 units can be mixed freely while still appearing as one continuous line of light, with no visible gaps between fixtures.

Completing the line-up is the GLP TWYN. Still a relatively new addition to the GLP portfolio, TWYN has already gained strong traction by bringing together the DNA of two familiar GLP concepts in one unique dual-face moving head.

One side builds on GLP’s Creos, with a 3×3 array of zoomable RGBL LEDs producing powerful, homogeneous washes. Spin it around and the opposite side takes its inspiration from the JDC Burst 1, combining a white strobe tube with RGBW LED plates for dynamic strobe and colour effects.

They’re two very different lighting concepts in a single fixture. That means less truss space needed and fewer fixtures required. For large productions, that can mean simplifying an already complex rig. And for smaller shows, it means getting significantly more out of the space available.

JDC2 IP: Beyond the Strobe

Away from stand E5, GLP UK is also giving programmers and designers the chance to get properly hands-on with the JDC2 IP.

A substantially updated software platform introduces improved DigiFX, more powerful video integration and a streamlined Canvas, considerably expanding what can be created across multiple JDC2 IP fixtures while making the workflow more straightforward.

Rather than attempting to demonstrate all of that in the middle of a busy exhibition stand, GLP UK is running a programme of dedicated workshops titled “JDC2 IP: Beyond the Strobe” in Workshop Studio, Henley Suite 7.

Led by GLP product specialist René Geissel, the sessions will explore Segment Mapping, DigiFX, Canvas and Fixture Positioning, External NDI, FVP and Pixel Cruncher, together with the new DigiFX Visualizer.

Together, these tools allow designers and programmers to move from fixture-level effects to large-scale visual compositions across multiple JDC2 IP units (including external NDI content) without requiring a separate media server.

Each session lasts 30 minutes and is limited to just six people. That’s intentional. These aren’t presentations from the back of a crowded room. Everyone will have the opportunity to get hands on with the system, to ask questions and to see what it can actually do.

Places on the JDC2 IP workshops can be booked in advance at jdc2plasa2026.netlify.app.

10 years of GLP UK
PLASA also marks a milestone for the UK team, who will celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2026.

Over that decade, GLP UK has grown considerably, but the approach has remained reassuringly familiar – good products, good people, close relationships with customers and (wherever possible) not taking itself too seriously.

A few nods to the anniversary will inevitably make their way onto stand E5 throughout the show. Visitors are very welcome to come and help mark the occasion, and no singing of Happy Birthday is required.

Simon Barrett of GLP UK states, “PLASA is always one of those shows where an enormous number of our favourite people end up in the same building, which is probably why we keep coming back.

This year feels particularly special because GLP UK is ten. We’ve got some genuinely exciting new products to show, there’s a huge amount happening with JDC2, and most importantly we’ll have a lot of the people who’ve been part of those ten years in one place.

Come and see us on E5. Have a play with the kit, book yourself into a JDC2 workshop, drink our allegedly excellent coffee and help us celebrate ten years of GLP UK.”

Photo credits: GLP.

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Coláiste na Mí forms part of the wider Johnstown Education Campus in Navan, a growing educational hub designed to support a rapidly expanding student population. Since opening in 2013, the school has evolved significantly, with ongoing development phases increasing capacity and enhancing facilities to meet future demand.

Working alongside Hayes Higgins Partnership and MDE Installations, Thorn and Zumtobel have supported multiple stages of the campus development, delivering a cohesive lighting strategy across teaching spaces, social areas and external environments. The project also includes the completed St Mary’s Special School, alongside new and refurbished buildings across the campus, with further phases currently under construction.

A brief shaped by flexibility and educational standards

The lighting design needed to respond to a diverse and evolving campus, supporting a wide range of learning environments while meeting strict Department of Education requirements. From classrooms and specialist teaching areas to circulation routes and outdoor spaces, the scheme required consistency in performance alongside flexibility for future expansion.

A key driver was the ability to deliver a complete lighting solution through a single provider, ensuring compatibility across internal and external applications while maintaining programme efficiency and cost control.

Developing a cohesive campus lighting approach

A coordinated mix of Thorn and Zumtobel luminaires was specified to meet the functional and visual requirements of each space while maintaining a unified lighting language across the campus.

In classrooms, Thorn College luminaires provide uniform, low-glare illumination designed to support concentration and visual comfort throughout the school day. Their high efficiency and long service life also contribute to reduced energy consumption and maintenance requirements.

Circulation areas and shared spaces are supported by a combination of linear and compact luminaires, including Novaline and Katona, delivering consistent light levels while guiding movement across the building.

Philip Dewey, Key Account Manager at Zumtobel Group, explains one of the key strengths of this project was the ability of Thorn and Zumtobel to provide a complete lighting solution across the entire campus. By drawing on the strengths of both brands, we were able to offer the right product for each application, ensuring consistency in quality, performance, and design throughout the development.

From the car parks and external areas through to classrooms, circulation spaces, multipurpose rooms, and back-of-house facilities, each space had its own unique requirements. Working closely with the design team at Michael Stapleton of Hayes Higgins Partnership, we developed a lighting scheme that was not only functional and energy-efficient but also complemented the architectural vision for the building.

The completed project demonstrates how the combined expertise and product portfolios of Thorn and Zumtobel can deliver a cohesive lighting solution across an entire campus, creating comfortable, welcoming, and effective spaces for students, staff, and visitors alike.

Supporting a positive learning environment

Throughout the campus, the lighting scheme has been designed to enhance both functionality and wellbeing. Carefully selected colour temperatures support different activities, with balanced illumination improving visibility, reducing eye strain and creating comfortable learning environments for students and staff.

The use of the latest LED technology contributes to lower energy consumption, supporting the school’s operational sustainability while ensuring long-term performance.

A collaborative approach across multiple phases 

Delivering a consistent lighting strategy across a developing campus required close collaboration between all stakeholders. Working alongside Hayes Higgins Partnership and MDE Installations, the Thorn and Zumtobel team ensured that each phase aligned with the overall design intent while accommodating evolving requirements.

Michael Stapleton, Senior Engineer, Hayes Higgins Partnership, comments: “This project required a coordinated lighting approach across multiple buildings and phases, with a strong focus on meeting Department of Education standards. Thorn and Zumtobel provided a reliable and well-considered solution that met performance requirements while allowing flexibility as the campus continues to develop. Their collaborative approach and responsiveness throughout the design and delivery stages helped ensure a smooth outcome. Special thanks to Philip Dewey for his invaluable technical support and assistance throughout the project, which was greatly appreciated.

A future-ready campus lighting solution

The completed and ongoing works at Coláiste na Mí demonstrate how lighting can support both immediate needs and long-term development. With multiple buildings now complete, including Blocks A–D, St. Martha’s Building and St Mary’s Special School, and further phases in progress i.e. Sion House, the campus continues to evolve with a lighting solution that is flexible, efficient and consistent.

By combining the strengths of Thorn and Zumtobel, the project delivers a lighting scheme that enhances the learning environment, supports campus-wide cohesion and is ready to adapt to future growth.

Photography accreditations: Zach Sheridan/Paul Moore.

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The project reimagines the building’s reception through a hospitality-led approach, creating a warmer and more refined arrival experience that reflects the quality of its prestigious Mayfair location. Alongside the complete reception redesign, the wider refurbishment included a targeted façade replacement and the introduction of premium end-of-trip facilities inspired by luxury hospitality environments.

Working to lighting design created by dpa lighting consultants, Lucent Lighting supplied a discreet combination of downlights and accent lighting to support the overall architectural vision.

The lighting throughout the reception has been kept deliberately understated, allowing the architecture, materials and finishes to remain the focus. Soft50 Trimless downlights with LED35 modules provide the main layer of illumination, integrated discreetly within the ceiling, whilst Edge90 Accent downlights with LED51 modules are used to pick out key details and introduce greater depth across the space.

This combination supports the wider lighting concept, bringing warmth and definition to the reception and helping create a more welcoming, hospitality-led arrival experience at the heart of the refurbishment.

The wider refurbishment has also enhanced the building’s long-term performance, with 48 Dover Street achieving EPC B, BREEAM Excellent and WiredScore Gold.

Marco Tolaini, Sales Director at Lucent Lighting, said, “48 Dover Street is a great example of how lighting can help create a more welcoming, hospitality-led feel within a commercial space. Our products have been carefully integrated into the architecture, providing a combination of general and accent lighting that complements the materials and detailing throughout the reception. It’s a considered scheme that really suits the building and its Mayfair location.” 

Project Credits

Client: Crosstree Real Estate Partners LLP.

Project Management: Storey.

Interior Architecture: GA Design.

Lighting Design: dpa lighting consultants.

Lighting Supplier: Lucent Lighting Ltd.

Photography Credits: Ed Reeve.

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Glamox has won a contract to provide marine lighting for Formosa 4, one of Taiwan’s most significant offshore wind farms. Glamox will supply over 900 specialised marine lights for the transition pieces of 35 wind turbines. Glamox has signed the contract with ProCon Taiwan and SK oceanplant.

Glamox’s offshore wind farm dedicated lighting will illuminate both the interior and exterior of each turbine’s transition pieces, which connect the wind turbine to its foundation. The foundational platforms will include Glamox lights covering the boat landing areas, guardrails, ladders and access doors to the turbine’s interior.

Developed by Synera Renewable Energy (SRE), the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm site spans roughly 58 square kilometres and is located around 20km off Taiwan’s West coast. Once completed, the wind farm is expected to generate approximately 495 megawatts of green electricity annually – enough to power around 500,000 households.

“Lighting is an important component of any offshore wind development project”, said General Manager Asia, Jimmy Tzou of Procon Taiwan. “The Formosa 4 wind farm will be operating in harsh marine conditions with direct exposure to fluctuating temperatures and seawater. For our transition pieces, we need robust, reliable marine lights that can withstand these demands. Glamox’s durable LED marine lights will also help us lower maintenance costs and achieve energy savings. We look forward to working with Glamox on this project that will support the growth of Taiwan’s renewable energy sector.”

The transition pieces’ platforms will feature a variant of Glamox’s MIR G2, which is specifically designed for Taiwan offshore wind applications. The platforms will feature Glamox’s FL60 LED floodlights, designed to withstand seawater and harsh conditions. The lighting for the transition pieces will be delivered in August 2026 and is being fabricated by Century Wind Power (CWP) in Taiwan and SK oceanplant in Korea.

“We are excited to work with ProCon Taiwan and SK oceanplant to supply our marine lighting for one of Taiwan’s most ambitious offshore wind projects,” said Tommy Stranden, the Chief Sales and Commercial Officer of Glamox’s Marine, Offshore & Wind division. “We have many decades of experience in delivering high-quality marine lighting, including for several of the world’s largest offshore wind farms. Our marine lighting is proven to withstand the 45 degrees plus temperatures, humidity, and corrosion from seawater that the Formosa 4 wind farm will be exposed to.”

Formosa 4 follows the earlier development of Formosa 1 and Formosa 2 offshore wind farms, which helped establish Taiwan as a leading offshore wind market in Asia.

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The UK has become a hotspot for European data centre development, swelling the demand for lighting and M&E. However, the value of lighting as a ratio of the overall construction cost is significantly lower than in traditional buildings, reports the Greater Manchester-based company.

In 2024, the UK data centre lighting market was worth around £54 million – around six percent of the entire UK commercial lighting market. However, that figure is set to explode upwards over the next four years.

“The unprecedented growth of the UK data centre market presents both big opportunities and challenges to lighting manufacturers”, explains Richard Williams, Head of Strategic Projects at Whitecroft Lighting.

“It’s impossible to ignore a growing £32 billion market on your doorstep: to put that in perspective, the entire capital investment budget for NHS estates is around £10 billion this year.

However, data centres present a unique environment, both in their complexity and scale, with developers facing systemic challenges, such as access to the grid and renewable energy, technical resilience and access to water for cooling all taking precedence over more traditional construction and M&E.”

Richard continues: “As a result, Whitecroft’s Strategic Projects team have calculated that the value of data centre lighting, when compared to the overall cost of construction, is 60 percent lower than for a typical commercial building.

However, such is the size of the latest multi-billion-pound hyperscale data centres that larger manufacturers, such as Whitecroft Lighting, can offset this by fulfilling big, varied contracts.”

Whitecroft Lighting has focused on larger-scale infrastructure projects in recent years, particularly where security and resilience are key considerations, as the company manufactures all its products at a large, secure UK facility.

In 2022, Whitecroft secured a contract to custom-design and build the first LED lighting specified for the UK nuclear industry, installing 40,000 LED luminaires at Hinckley Point C in Gloucestershire.

The Greater Manchester-based company also supplied £3 million of lighting to Manchester Airport’s flagship Terminal 2 rebuild and refurbishment projects, supplying 25,000 lights.

Drawing on this knowledge and experience in large-scale sensitive infrastructure, Whitecroft Lighting has recently secured a contract to supply two data centres: one in Portugal and another near Frankfurt, Germany.

Whitecroft is one of 13 specialist lighting brands that constitute the European Fagerhult Group, a number of which are collaborating technically and logistically to deliver data centre projects across Europe – particularly the Netherlands-based Veko Lightsystems.

Richard concludes: “It’s an international market that is growing and maturing at an unprecedented pace, and with that comes increasing competition, but we hope to stay ahead by offering a sole-source solution at scale, that’s secure, and includes every aspect of lighting and emergency backup systems required across the data centre campus – both internally and externally.”

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Wilminktheater is the theatre space in the same complex. Head of lighting Paul de Vries has been there since 2008, when it first opened and he collaborates closely with Robin Bijker, head of technical for the Muziekcentrum. The Wilminktheater has a capacity of 1000, and the Muziekcentrum concert hall building can accommodate 1800 people standing and 800 seated.

These latest lights – which boosted the existing Robe products on the site – were purchased primarily to provide special orchestra lighting for the concert hall space.

The Phion, Orkest van Gelderland & Overijssel is one of the symphony orchestras regularly using the Muziekcentrum for rehearsals, concerts, and choral recitals, and this was the first orchestral venue in the Netherlands to use moving LED lights for this specific purpose.

Before the T1s arrived, the orchestra was lit with a series of aging MultiPARs which had been in place for around 20 years, so the upgrade was well overdue!

As the primary purpose of these T1s was to light the orchestra, the main requirements were for good brightness and colour temperature, together with silent running.

The fact that the T1s have a host of highly usable and useful multipurpose features was a huge bonus for the pop concerts that are also staged in the venue, but ‘suitable for orchestra’ was the first criterion.

Previously, when concerts were staged in the Muziekcentrum, Paul and the crew would purloin lights – including their existing Robe products – from the Theatre venue’s lighting rig for the evening.

That included the Theatre’s own Robe T1 Profiles, which were installed in 2018, CycBar 15s, which arrived in 2021 and LEDBeam 350s purchased in 2023.

The Muziekcentrum also already had some Robe moving lights in situ, in the form of 16 x T2 Profiles that were added in 2023 for front lighting, together with another 8 x T2s that are part of the theatre house rig, so Robe already had a good presence in the building.

The experience working with all of these Robes was excellent, however when it came to replacing the Concert Hall orchestra lighting, Paul and his team also looked at some other available options… before making a final choice, which was to again invest in Robe to achieve the best results.

The orchestra was also involved in this. Paul and the team showed them the lights they were planning to get, and the musicians were fairly rapidly convinced that Robe T1s were the way to go.

“Previously, they were not convinced about LED sources – like many in theatre, they initially thought outputs were low and the CRI was simply not hitting the mark,” explained Paul, “But of course, LED technology has advanced massively in the last 5 years, so when we showed them the T1 output and the CRI, they were impressed.”

This speaks volumes, as we all know how vital it is to create the right ambience and conditions for classical musicians to perform their best.

This part of the process was also aided by having the T1s in the theatre, so a proper real-world demo could be conducted with the orchestra, who are apparently now so satisfied with the T1s that they want to spec them for the other venues in which they work!

Paul further emphasised the importance of good relationships with the local distributor – and commented that the Controllux service is always spot on and also notes that the Robe products generally have been “very stable, reliable and don’t often need much maintenance.”

The Wilminktheater en Muziekcentrum Enschede in-house team light all the orchestral shows themselves, and their lighting rigs are used by the vast majority of the incoming ‘received’ shows in all venues. Additionally, they also stage their own productions for which all technical elements are delivered in-house by a technical team of 14, covering all departments and disciplines.

It is a busy and vibrant environment. Activities across the three venues on this site and two more in Enschede city centre – that are also administered and run by the Wilminktheater Muziekcentrum Enschede organisation – account for around 670 diverse shows and events annually. 

Photos: Louise Stickland.

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By 2023, the tunnel’s existing lighting installation had become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain. The original system used high pressure sodium (HPS) and fluorescent lighting technology housed within WRTL Metis tunnel luminaires, controlled via an ageing lighting control system. The lighting design had originally been developed in line with the now superseded BS 5489-7 standard for tunnel lighting. Compared with modern LED tunnel lighting systems, the installation was operating with significantly higher energy consumption while offering limited flexibility in lighting control and performance management. A survey identified that, while the luminaire housings were in serviceable condition, the lighting technology and controls no longer reflected current tunnel lighting requirements. Doncaster Council therefore sought a complete upgrade package through competitive tender. The key objectives included improved energy efficiency, compliant lighting performance and the reuse of existing infrastructure where possible.

P Ducker Systems Ltd (PDS) was appointed as principal contractor, working alongside TRT Lighting to deliver an LED retrofit solution.

Instead of removing and replacing the complete luminaires, the retrofit system replaced the original HPS and fluorescent lamp gear assemblies while retaining the existing housings. This significantly reduced installation complexity, material waste and project cost while extending the usable life of the existing infrastructure. The retrofit trays were purpose-designed for the Metis luminaires rather than adapted from alternative products. Dedicated aluminium heatsinks were developed to manage thermal performance within the enclosed tunnel environment, helping maximise LED lifetime and long-term reliability where maintenance access is difficult and tunnel closures are costly.

Separate retrofit trays were supplied for both the HPS and fluorescent lighting elements within the tunnel, with DALI drivers integrated to work alongside the new PDS Scanlight Eco+ lighting control system. Importantly, the retrofit system was engineered as a plug-and play solution. Existing mounting arrangements, communication connections and luminaire carcasses were retained, allowing installation without structural modifications to the luminaires themselves. The retrofit trays were also lighter than the original lamp and gear assemblies, removing the need for additional structural testing or infrastructure alterations.

Tim Whiteley Senior Solutions Manager at P Ducker Systems Ltd, details, “The Frenchgate Tunnel project required a solution that could modernise the lighting installation while minimising disruption and making best use of the existing infrastructure. TRT’s retrofit approach provided a practical and efficient way to achieve this, combining proven tunnel lighting performance with the benefits of reduced installation time, lower material usage and improved long-term maintainability.”

The completed retrofit delivered a significant improvement in energy efficiency, lighting performance and long-term maintainability while avoiding the need for a full luminaire replacement scheme. By reusing the existing tunnel luminaires, the project reduced material waste and retained infrastructure that still had substantial operational life remaining.

This circular approach helped minimise embodied carbon and installation disruption compared with a traditional full replacement solution. The upgraded installation also aligned the tunnel lighting scheme with modern tunnel lighting requirements while significantly reducing energy consumption compared with the previous HPS and fluorescent system. Lighting calculations for the upgraded installation estimated annual energy consumption reductions from approximately 657,769 kWh to 168,086 kWh, alongside a reduction in estimated CO₂ emissions from 153.27 tonnes to 39.16 tonnes per annum. The scheme was also expected to deliver annual energy cost savings of more than £53,800.

This figure is considered conservative, as it does not account for the increasing maintenance costs associated with the previous HPS installation.

Craig Morris Street Lighting Manager at Doncaster Council concludes “Retaining the existing tunnel luminaires while upgrading the lighting technology allowed us to improve efficiency and lighting performance without the cost and disruption of a full replacement scheme. The retrofit approach aligned well with the project objectives, and minimised difficulties of installation due to the council not owning the tunnel structure delivering a more sustainable long-term solution for the tunnel infrastructure.”

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Södra has modernised the quay lighting at its industrial port in Mönsterås with a new LED mast lighting solution using CU Phosco FL820 luminaires, delivered by Energisystem Sweden.

The port is a strategically important part of Södra’s logistics operation, supporting continuous industrial activity and cargo handling. The demanding environment places high importance on reliable lighting with good visibility and uniform light distribution, particularly across operational quay areas where safety and operational efficiency are critical.

The project formed part of Södra’s wider programme of energy efficiency and infrastructure improvements and followed previous successful lighting projects completed by Energisystem and Assemblin, including the timber yard in Mönsterås.

The upgrade focused on the quay area, considered the most operationally important and exposed section of the port.

Existing conventional luminaires installed across four high masts were replaced with 27 CU Phosco FL820 LED luminaires manufactured in the UK. The new lighting system was designed to improve lighting performance while significantly reducing energy consumption and supporting long-term operational reliability.

The project was delivered as a turnkey solution by Energisystem Sweden, covering everything from initial site surveys through to installation and final project reporting.

The new LED high mast lighting installation has delivered substantial improvements in both lighting quality and energy performance across the port facility.

Compared to the previous conventional lighting installation, the CU Phosco LED luminaires provide improved visibility and more uniform light distribution, helping to create a safer and more efficient working environment for port operations and cargo handling activities.

Alongside the improved lighting conditions, the project achieved a 59% reduction in installed power consumption. Based on annual operating hours of 4,380 hours per year, the upgrade is expected to deliver annual energy savings of 87,293 kWh.

Over the 10-year warranty period, the total guaranteed energy saving is estimated at 872,930 kWh, supporting Södra’s long-term sustainability and energy efficiency objectives.

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The original fittings were SCT linear continuous suspended luminaires, manufactured with aluminium low-brightness louvres. Rather than replacing the entire system, a more sustainable and carbon saving solution was applied. Under the carbon careful™ initiative Future Designs provided new LED gear trays which were designed to integrate directly into the existing luminaire profiles, enabling the schools to retain the existing luminaire carcass while benefiting from modern LED performance. This reduced carbon usage, shortened installation times, and avoided the disruption associated with a full replacement scheme.

As part of the visual upgrade, the old louvre assemblies were removed and replaced with a satin etched optics housed within mild steel magnetic frames. This created a cleaner, more contemporary appearance while also improving light distribution throughout teaching spaces. Importantly, this enhancement maintained the original aesthetic of the luminaire while delivering a more robust solution.

To date, a total of 1,019 retrofit LED units have been supplied across the three schools. This includes 416 units for Oriel High School, 316 units for Thomas Bennett Community College and 287 units for Ifield Community College, comprising both mains and emergency versions. Notably, the original installations contained no emergency luminaires. As part of the upgrade, emergency conversion units were introduced within classroom fittings, bringing lighting provision in line with the requirements of BS5266-1.

The energy performance improvements were substantial. Existing fluorescent lamps operated at 33 watts, whereas the retrofit LED solution uses just 14.08 watts per fitting. This delivers an energy saving of 57.33 percent, significantly reducing running costs and supporting each school’s sustainability goals. With each retained fitting containing approximately 9kg of metal, it meant that through the carbon careful™ initiative there was a massive reduction in the amount of iron ore being extracted from the earth’s crust to create mild steel.

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