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13 July 2021

Case Study: Powercor installs UV-C disinfection lighting at Harlequins in rugby first

About The Stoop ‘The Stoop’ is the home of English Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Club, Harlequins. Based in Twickenham, South-West London, the stadium has a capacity of 14,800. The Honours Bar is used as a reception and conference suite for up to...

15 June 2021

Leading equine breeder installs “disinfection” lighting to protect against the equine flu and EHV-1

Richard Grace

Industry News, UV Germicidal Irradiation, UV-C Light Technology

Weybridge, Surrey [date]: Bourne Hill Stables in West Sussex has worked with UK lighting and electrical company Powercor (www.powercor.co.uk) to become the first breeding centre in the world to install UV-C light to protect their thoroughbreds against Equine Flu. Powercor has installed...

09 June 2021

Light as a Service – install the latest lighting systems at no upfront cost.

Chris Wright

Energy Saving and Sustainability, LED Lighting, Light As A Service

For companies, educational and sports facilities of all sizes the need to have effective and efficient lighting systems is a must. As the country reopens its doors as the COVID restrictions ease, Powercor has launched its new Light as a Service (LaaS)...

03 June 2021

UVC can light the way to a clean and safe return to work

Richard Grace

Facilities Management, Industry News, Powercor News, UV Germicidal Irradiation, UV-C Light Technology

Leading UK lighting and electrical contractor, Powercor (www.powercor.co.uk), says technology which has been used for decades to protect hospitals and public buildings from viruses can be the answer to staff and visitors staying safe in the office, gym or other workplace as...

27 May 2021

How often should I test my emergency lighting?

Chris Wright

Electrical & Mechanical, Emergency Lighting, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Powercor News

Emergency lighting systems are a legal requirement for any commercial premises and as such there are also requirements as to when they need to be tested. Given the vital role emergency lighting will play in a situation where the buildings power fails...

05 May 2021

Powercor aids rugby giant’s conversion to a cleaner future

Richard Grace

Industry News, Powercor News, UV-C Light Technology

English Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Club, Harlequins, has worked with Powercor to deliver a world first for the sport in its efforts to ensure the safety of players and spectators in the midst of the COVID pandemic. The club’s famous Stoop stadium...

Blog of What do you do if your Emergency Lighting doesn't work?

01 April 2021

What do you do if your emergency lighting does not work?

Chris Wright

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management

Emergency lighting is a legal requirement and it has to be regularly tested. But what happens if you find your system is not working? The requirement for the system to be tested monthly and more extensively annually is designed to ensure that...

Powercor UV-C disinfection lighting for offices, retail and hospitality

15 March 2021

UV Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) Lighting can aid return to work COVID concerns

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, UV-C Light Technology

The increasing roll out of the COVID-19 vaccines is set to signal an easing of the current lockdown restrictions and a return to work in the coming months is now a real possibility. However, with the virus still a major concern, firms...

Emergency Lighting Systems - Making Light Work of Emergency Lighting systems

02 March 2021

Making light work of emergency systems

Chris Wright

Electrical & Mechanical, Facilities Management, Powercor News

It might be a legal requirement, but there remains a wide level of misunderstanding over what constitutes emergency lighting. All commercial properties must have an approved emergency lighting system installed. The system not only needs to be correctly installed but also regularly...

12 February 2021

Making your premises virus free as easy as UV-C

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, UV-C Light Technology

COVID-19 has highlighted the threat that the spread of viruses and bacteria can pose. The understanding that the quality of the air we breathe and the cleanliness of the surfaces we touch have a profound effect on our health and wellbeing has...

05 October 2020

Tesla Powerwall: Powercor’s Newest Addition

Richard Grace

Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Industry News, Powercor News, Uncategorised

Tesla Powerwall: Powercor’s Newest Addition Powercor has been working in the energy efficiency sector for over 10 years now and I have to say, there’s not much we don’t know about making energy efficient. Whether it’s Photo-voltaic (solar), the latest in...

30 September 2020

Emergency Lighting : Why Powercor?

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Industry News, Powercor News, Uncategorised

As you may or may not know, emergency lighting is a legal requirement and an audit of your site could be critical and that’s where Powercor can help. We understand the importance of the industry standards and our clients can be safe...

29 September 2020

Emergency Lighting: Compliance Made Easy

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Industry News, Powercor News, Uncategorised

There are two words that make emergency lighting compliance easy….. CONTACT POWERCOR We are experts in emergency lighting systems and our Emergency lighting ebook to Emergency Lighting Regulations will show you: • How to become fully compliant with Emergency Lighting Regulations. • What...

28 September 2020

Emergency Lighting : Save Time And Money

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Industry News, Powercor News, Uncategorised

Whether you manage, install, design, or maintain emergency lighting systems, cost is an important consideration. Most of the time, investing in a new system for your building facility comes down to balancing two things; function and budget. Your emergency lighting system needs...

12 March 2020

Are you a 2%er?

Lucy Roberts

Powercor News, Uncategorised

Are you a 2%er? What is a 2%er you may ask – let me explain! A 2%er is someone in the 2% of our population that choose to be happy! 2%ers have the following characteristics; Full of confidence Always have a spring...

12 March 2020

Do you charge your phone safely?

Lauren D'Arcy

Powercor News, Uncategorised

Do you charge your phone safely? A mistake that perhaps many of us are guilty of making is the way we charge our phones. The most sensible way to charge a phone is on a worktop away from wet areas or soft furnishings....

07 February 2020

Case Study: SSE (Wembley) Arena

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Powercor News, Uncategorised

Case Study: SSE (Wembley) Arena Wembley Arena is an indoor arena adjacent to Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London. Used for music, comedy, family entertainment and sport, the 12,500-seat facility now has State-of-the-Art lighting to showcase all of it’s events. Case Study:...

06 February 2020

Case Study: Bradfield College, Reading

Richard Grace

Electrical & Mechanical, Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Powercor News, Uncategorised

Case Study: Bradfield College, Reading Bradfield College is a British co-educational independent school for day and boarding pupils, located in the small village of Bradfield in the English county of Berkshire. It is noted for producing plays in Ancient Greek and its...

06 February 2020

Case Study: Charterhouse School, Godalming

Richard Grace

Energy Saving and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Powercor News, Uncategorised

Case Study: Charterhouse School, Godalming Charterhouse is a boarding school in Godalming, Surrey. Originally founded by Thomas Sutton in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian monastery in Charterhouse Square, Smithfield, London. It educates over 800 pupils, aged 13 to...

25 October 2019

Dynalite at Wansford Trout Farm

Chris Campbell

Energy Saving and Sustainability, Powercor News, Uncategorised

Located in Driffield, East Yorkshire, the Wansford Trout and Course Fishery has two fishing ponds where anglers can fish for Brown or Rainbow Trout, or Carp and Perch. The farm has recently invested in two large indoor breeding facilities that each house...

Case Study: Powercor installs UV-C disinfection lighting at Harlequins in rugby first

Leading equine breeder installs “disinfection” lighting to protect against the equine flu and EHV-1

Light as a Service – install the latest lighting systems at no upfront cost.

UVC can light the way to a clean and safe return to work

How often should I test my emergency lighting?

Powercor aids rugby giant’s conversion to a cleaner future

What do you do if your emergency lighting does not work?

UV Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) Lighting can aid return to work COVID concerns

Making light work of emergency systems

Making your premises virus free as easy as UV-C

Tesla Powerwall: Powercor’s Newest Addition

Emergency Lighting : Why Powercor?

Emergency Lighting: Compliance Made Easy

Emergency Lighting : Save Time And Money

Are you a 2%er?

Do you charge your phone safely?

Case Study: SSE (Wembley) Arena

Case Study: Bradfield College, Reading

Case Study: Charterhouse School, Godalming

Dynalite at Wansford Trout Farm

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