Sports Stadium Lighting – illuminating play with LED technology
Modern sports stadiums rely heavily on LED lighting to transform them into dynamic, multipurpose hubs that cater to a diverse range of activities. Whether hosting a football match, a concert, or a corporate event, modern-day LED lighting and connected lighting systems play a crucial role in enhancing the experience for both spectators and broadcasters. As the demands on these venues continue to grow, many are turning to the latest advancements in LED lighting systems to meet these needs efficiently and effectively.
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Pioneering lighting control technology for the UK’s green revolution
Jake Bushell, UK Controls Manager at Powercor, talks about the company’s passion for controls technology and how he believes this is often the way forward for both customers and the UK’s green revolution. “We love what controls bring to the table at Powercor, but it’s about working with clients to see if the technology is […]
What are lighting controls and how are they used to improve living and working environments?
Lighting controls are increasingly integral to modern lighting solutions as new building are erected or existing refurbished. Lighting controls enable extensive lighting customisation and help to create an energy efficiency environment. This article delves into the significance of lighting controls, their advantages, and the latest advancements in this technology. What are Lighting Controls? Lighting controls […]
What’s your background and experience? And how does this qualify you to lead Powercor’s lighting control division?
“I didn’t leave school to be a lighting controls engineer. I don’t think anyone does,” says Jake. “I left school to be a golf pro.” As a golf pro for two years, Jake was good, just not good enough. Luckily, he was mature enough to realise that at a young age which meant he wasn’t […]
Connected lighting: businesses increasingly making the connection between light, life and control.
Businesses across the UK are continuing to look at the ways in which they can deliver efficiencies at a time when sustainability moves ever higher on the agenda. And when it comes to sustainable and energy-efficient lighting, the future looks to be all about connected lighting. Technology, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) […]
Creating natural light in indoor office spaces: the key to productivity and well-being
In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals spend a significant portion of their time indoors. According to a well-quoted 2014 ONS study, people in the UK spend an average of 90% of their working and non-working hours indoors. The quality of indoor lighting plays a crucial role in workers’ overall well-being and productivity. Recognising the importance […]
Sustainable energy and lighting upgrades must not be overlooked, despite desperate need for school building repairs
In response to a recent report highlighting that an estimated 700,000 children are being taught in unsafe or ageing school buildings in England, leading sustainable energy company, Powercor, is warning against neglecting the necessary transition to sustainable energy solutions and modern LED lighting systems. The report, by the National Audit Office, throws into focus the […]
Fluorescent tube lighting ban highlights the need for system change
The start of 2023 was a significant moment for the UK’s lighting industry and delivered a call to arms for facility managers to increase the speed of their buildings’ transition to up-to-date LED lighting systems ahead of a key August 2023 deadline that will see fluorescent tubing banned from sale in the UK. The UK […]
Powercor’s lighting and energy project proves a favourite with Queen Anne’s
A two-year project by Powercor with one of the top independent schools in the UK has become a best-practice case study of how a thorough approach to the use of cutting-edge technology and a solid, technical approach to energy provision can both accelerate a school’s transition to net zero emissions and drastically reduce energy costs. […]
