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 […]
Dynalite at Wansford Trout Farm
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 three spawning and growth pools. Lighting for the facility was designed and supplied […]
The danger of counterfeit LED lights
As a reputable electrical contractors we are concerned about the increase recently in counterfeit products such as LED lamps and the danger counterfeit LED lights pose to the public. Counterfeit electrical products have been around for some time and you may have heard about the dangers of buying a ‘fake TV’ or other electrical items […]
Top 5 Philips LED Products at a Great Price!
Philips top 5 products which Powercor can price match or beat – Guaranteed! Powercor has a diverse range of clients which makes the luminaire range offering by Philips all that much more appealing. Powercor offer a 5 year guarantee on parts and labour for any project using the Philips range. Gentlespace 2 High bays which […]
Installing Christmas lights in Slough & Langley
Powercor have again been successful this year in installing the festive Christmas Street lighting to both Slough High Street and Langley High Street. This is a specialist job which entails a trained crew using high level working platforms / IPAF as well as full training been given by the Highway Agency to operate in a […]
Palmerston Bowls Club save 45% on Electricity by using Philips Lighting installed by Powercor
Powercor were approached by Palmerston Bowls club due to the dire need to upgrade their existing lighting. Not only was the lighting of poor quality, but it compromised the clubs ambition to host International bowling events. There were a number of areas which needed to be addressed:- Lighting design was needed to substantiate the amount […]
Dali Lighting in a High End Residential new Build
Powercor are installing the electrical package for Consero London, within a large high-end new build residential property in Wentworth, using Dali lighting technology We have been responsible for the working on site & managing the works on a day to day basis. The project has taken two years to date. For this project, we are […]
LUX Levels for lighting design – what should they be?
Long gone are the days we used to put our finger in the air and come to a number of lights we “think” should be installed. Health & Safety standards states that lighting levels need to have a minimum illuminance level which means the process of deciding on the amount of lights, the LUX output […]
