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OUR SECTORS: Education LED lighting and Solar solutions for Schools and Universities The schools and universities face the dual challenge of limited funding and the need to create safe, stimulating learning environments. Powercor understands these unique constraints and offers innovative LED lighting and solar solutions tailored for educational settings. Our focus is on delivering cost-effective, […]
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) […]
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The LED Lighting and Solar Experts LED Lighting – Solar – Metering – Power – Electrical – EV Chargers The LED Lighting and Solar Experts LED Lighting – Solar – Metering – Power – Electrical – EV Chargers Welcome to Powercor We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading electrical engineering companies, having […]
Natural Lighting for Office Spaces – boosting productivity and well-being
In today’s fast-paced world, individuals spend a significant portion of their working lives indoors, making natural lighting for office spaces an essential consideration for enhancing productivity and well-being. The quality of indoor lighting can have a significant effect on workers’ well-being and efficiency. Recognising the transformative benefits of natural light, modern solutions are bringing sunlight’s […]
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 in schools. The report, by the National Audit Office, throws into […]
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 a fluorescent tube lighting ban from UK sales. 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. […]
Key Strategies to Controlling Rising Energy Costs
Rising energy prices have added further impetus for schools and businesses looking to more sustainable and energy-saving systems. The global energy price hike, which has seen costs increase exponentially, shows little sign of abating. Here we discuss some key strategies for controlling energy costs. For schools, educational institutions and business the impact is already being […]
Educating schools on how to save energy
Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, explains why the firm is determined to support schools in their efforts to save energy and create the STEM stars of the future. Powercor is continuing to build on its expertise gained working with schools and education facilities across the UK as the drive towards net zero gathers pace. It is […]
Light as a Service – install the latest lighting systems at no upfront cost.
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) scheme which will enable businesses to install the latest LED lighting systems with […]
