Prolectric

BackgroundQinetiQ is one of the world’s largest defence technology contractors. A solution was needed to significantly improve the lighting across their large headquarters site in Farnborough.There was a lack of quality lighting across the site for pedestrians and vehicles. The existing lighting was also high wattage but low quality.ChallengeDigging trenches for new mains-powered cabling to replace the failed circuits would have caused extensive disruption. It would also have been very costly. The new lighting solution needed to provide quality year round lighting, be easy to deploy and cost effective to run. Ensuring that installation works had minimal environmental impact wasalso a major objective. The solution also needed to be environmentally sustainable and significantly help reduce carbon emissions.The SolutionProducts — In ActionAfter a site visit, we developed a full lighting design and proposal, ensuring the new site lighting would reach the British lighting standards.A total of 64 AE3 and AE6 solar street lights and 65 solar bollards were installed, across car parks and walkways – delivering a bright and reliable year round lighting solution without noise, emissions and the need for mains power.Our expert, in-house, installation team carried out the work. It took only 3 weeks to complete and was done in accordance with QinetiQ’s health and safety regulations.This project demonstrates how sustainable solar lighting delivers a year round,commercially viable solution that can help towards reaching your sustainability targets.Products — FeatureThe Prolectric AE3 and AE6 are high quality, year round, permanent solar-powered LED street lights, with no need for mains electrical power.They can be fitted, or retrofitted, easily, quickly and economically as there is no need to install cables or dig trenches.Fully solar-powered – no carbon emissions, no noise, no electricity bills and minimal maintenance required.The AE3 and AE6 feature a smart controller and Passive Infra Red (PIR) sensor, ensuring the unit lasts from dusk to dawn – even throughout the darkest winter months.Our ST series bollards use the latest LED lights and battery optimisation technology, ensuring bright light for as long as needed.The vandal-resistant bollards have a polycarbonate domed head for strength and durability.The ResultsCost Savings Installation saved £300,000 compared to grid powered lightingYearly electricity cost savings of £7,750Testimonial Simon Homer - QinetiQ Project ManagerQinetiQ has a target of becoming a Net-Zero company with ambitious near-term GHG emission reduction targets. To assist with this ambition, Prolectric assessed our lighting needs, developed a detailed site lighting plan and installed over 129 solar street lights and bollards at our headquarters at Cody Technology Park.The new lights are bright and reliable, improving healthand safety during the hours of darkness. The lighting is high quality and proving to be robust in harsh weathers. All lighting completed so far, has required minimal maintenance and the installation has been well received by both the company and our tenants alike.

IntroductionPersimmon needed an efficient lighting solution for their private estate project, Sycamore Rise. Persimmon faced challenges related to expensive power connections, the cost of ducting/cabling, and the need for a rapid lighting solution in a private estate managed by a management company due to roadways not being adopted by the council.Challenge Persimmon Homes encountered several challenges in providing efficient lighting for Sycamore Rise: Expensive Power Connections: Traditional main power connections were costly due to a DNO connection being required. Private Estate Management: Sycamore Rise, a private estate, was not adopted by the council, requiring management by a private company, adding complexity to the project. Tight Deadline: A rapid turnaround was crucial as the project had to be handed over to buyers within a tight deadline.SolutionAfter a site visit, we developed a full lighting design and proposal, ensuring the new site lighting would meet British lighting standards. We installed 40 AE3 solar street lights with steel columns across approximately 175 plots on the estate. The AE3 units were chosen for their ability to provide lighting without the need for trenching, cabling or mains power. The AE3 solar street lights are proven to operate reliably and efficiently throughout the UK winter, from dusk until dawn, thanks to their specially developed smart light controller. The Sycamore Rise project resulted in significant benefits for Persimmon Homes. Zero Maintenance and Carbon Footprint: Sycamore Rise now benefits from zero maintenance and zero carbon emitting solar lighting, eliminating the need for mains power. This has reduced the estate’s carbon footprint and will lead to long-term energy cost savings. Operational Efficiency: The AE3 solar street lights provided instant light to residents with minimal disturbance to the estate, meeting the tight deadline set by Persimmon Homes. 

Background VIVO Defence Services is a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, who are industry-leading FM specialists. They have been awarded places on the Defence FM and Housing Maintenance framework contracts. Their purpose is to modernise the lived experience for our Armed Forces. VIVO Defence Services embodies both experience and innovation. A solution was needed to update and significantly improve the lighting quality across the estates for residents. Advanced Technology ‘All in One’ compact design Challenge The lack of quality lighting had implications for health and safety. The new lighting solution needed to be easy to deploy, cost-effective to run and provide reliable year round lighting. Ensuring the installation works had minimal environmental impact. The solution also needed to be environmentally sustainable and significantly reduce carbon emissions.Products — In Action After a site visit, we developed a full lighting design and proposal, ensuring the new site lighting would meet British lighting standards. A total of 89 AE3 solar street lights were retrofitted and installed across various housing estates delivering a bright and reliable year round lighting solution without noise, emissions or the need for mains power. Our expert, in-house installation team carried out the work. The installation took only 2-weeks to complete and was completed in accordance with VIVO’s health and safety regulations. This project successfully demonstrates how sustainable solar lighting delivers a year round, commercially viable solution that can help businesses reach their sustainability targets. Products — Feature Our AE3 solar-powered LED street lights are a high quality, year round, permanent solution with no need for mains electrical power. They can be fitted or retrofitted quickly and efficiently, as there is no need to install cables or dig trenches. Being fully solar-powered means no carbon emissions, no noise, no electricity bills, and minimal maintenance is required. The AE3 features a specially developed smart light controller and Passive Infra-Red (PIR) sensor. This ensures there is light, even throughout the darkest winter months."Having used Prolectric for several lighting projects now, I find their approach, ease of use, knowledge and range of products to be very good. It’s fantastic to be able to work with such a reliable and proactive supplier installing solar lighting adaptions to existing street lighting as well as new designs. The works are incredibly low impact for our families and cause no issues while being completed but result in much better lighting designs as well as eliminating the cost of traditional street lighting electricity bills for our client." Christopher Irons Regional Billable Works Manager

ChallengeThe new lighting systems needed to be environmentally sustainable and significantly reduce carbon emissions. In addition, there was an emphasis on ensuring that the installation works had minimal environmental impact and that the new lighting solution was quick and easy to install, cost-effective to run and would provide reliable year round lighting.As the initial site was a busy car park, digging new trenches for mains-powered cabling would have caused extensive disruption. The subsequent retrofit also needed to minimise disruption to the busy location on campus.The SolutionAfter a site visit, we developed a full lighting design and proposal, ensuring the new site lighting would meet British lighting standards. The initial project saw AE6 solar street lights with heavy-duty column guards and twin brackets delivered and installed at the car park, providing lighting without noise, emissions or the need for mains power. The AE6 uses new-generation lightweight lithium-ion batteries and can produce an output of up to 4,000 lumens per unit.Following the first successful project, we revisited the university to install new AE3 solar street lights without the need to dig trenches or install trunking for cables. We also retrofitted existing lamp posts with twelve AE3 solar street lights, removing them from mains power connection to save future energy costs.The ResultThe University of Lincoln now benefits from clean, quiet, low maintenance lighting, reducing carbon emissions and saving on future electricity costs. The lights operate reliably and efficiently year round, from dusk until dawn, even in winter. The university has reduced its carbon emissions by 472 kg CO2e* per year and will cut down on energy costs too.Both the AE3 and AE6 solar street lights are proven to operate reliably and efficiently throughout the UK winter, from dusk until dawn, thanks to their specially developed smart light controller.*Savings based on 17-street lights, operating on average 12 hrs a day using 100% solar energy, saving 0.166 kg CO2/kWh based on the national fuel mix for energy, June 2023.