Renewable Lighting Services
Delivering on energy efficiency doesn’t have to come at the cost of character or complexity. At Connected Light, our renewable lighting solutions are designed to reduce environmental impact, lower energy costs and extend the life of existing luminaires-while maintaining the architectural integrity of every space.
From commercial properties to heritage buildings, we help clients achieve modern lighting performance through smart retrofit strategies and tailored LED upgrades. Our expertise in made-to-measure gear tray design, sustainable product development and wireless integration makes us a trusted partner for lighting upgrades that support the UK’s Net Zero targets.
What We Offer
Our renewable lighting services centre around high-performance, low-waste solutions that transform outdated fittings into efficient, compliant, and future-ready systems. Whether you’re looking to improve energy savings, reduce waste, or upgrade lighting across sensitive or listed sites, we tailor our approach to suit your project and its goals.
Made-to-Measure LED Gear Trays
We specialise in designing bespoke LED gear trays that slot directly into your existing luminaires. Each tray is made to measure and can be configured to meet a wide range of needs-whether that’s improving lumen output, integrating emergency lighting, or enabling wireless dimming and occupancy detection.
Retrofit Without Compromise
Our solutions are ideal for maintaining the visual and structural integrity of traditional lighting fixtures. This is particularly valuable in listed or architecturally sensitive buildings where preserving original luminaires is essential. Our gear trays are designed to work with ornate, curved, or custom luminaire styles-and can be developed with minimal disruption.
Upgrade-Ready by Design
Every tray can be enhanced with smart control features or adapted for specific compliance requirements. Whether you’re switching from CAT2 louvres to modern MPO (microprism optical) diffusers, adding occupancy control or seeking a unified wireless system, we’ll work with you to create a lighting solution that goes far beyond a basic LED swap-out.
Support for the Circular Economy
We reduce material waste by retaining and reusing existing luminaire housings wherever possible. This not only protects the character of the building but also contributes to a longer product lifecycle-aligning your project with circular economy principles and modern retrofit strategies.
Flexible Site Assessment Options
We can visit your site to assess the lighting in situ, or you can send us a donor luminaire for testing and adaptation. Once we’ve reviewed your sample or installation, we create a trial tray for testing and client approval before full-scale production.
Every component is tested to ensure compliance and quality. Once approved, gear trays are manufactured by our team and delivered to site on time and to specification. We can also provide guidance and support to your installers, or arrange for trusted contractors to carry out the installation with confidence.
Whether you’re tackling energy use, budget pressures or heritage constraints, our renewable lighting solutions deliver sustainable results without compromise.
Applications & Building Types
Our renewable lighting solutions are suitable for a wide range of environments, from high-traffic commercial spaces to heritage and conservation areas where preserving original features is essential.
We work across:
- Office and retail premises
- Industrial and warehouse facilities
- Healthcare and education sites
- Listed buildings and historic estates
Cultural venues and public sector buildings
Our expertise in retrofitting enables us to deliver LED efficiency and control without the need for full system replacement-helping protect both your capital investment and the unique character of your space. This is especially relevant for buildings that fall within planning or listing restrictions, where traditional infrastructure can’t be easily altered.
As highlighted by JLL’s insights into retrofitting historic buildings, sustainable lighting upgrades are a key part of making older properties fit for the future. Connected Light is proud to support this shift, offering renewable lighting strategies that respect both design heritage and long-term performance.
How It Works
Our renewable lighting process is built around flexibility, technical rigour and attention to detail. We make it easy for property owners, facilities managers, designers and contractors to upgrade their lighting systems with confidence-whether on a single site or across a full estate.
We begin by either attending site to assess the luminaires in person or reviewing a donor sample sent to our team. This helps us evaluate the technical requirements and confirm feasibility before proceeding.
Once we’ve assessed your fitting, we develop a bespoke retrofit tray tailored to your needs. This includes any required upgrades such as emergency lighting, smart dimming, occupancy detection or improved output levels.
A sample tray is created for client approval and on-site testing. This ensures visual, technical and performance alignment before full rollout.
All trays are electrically tested before dispatch. We offer phased deliveries if needed to align with your project programme.
Our guidance includes wiring diagrams, mounting advice and toolbox talks if required. We’re also happy to liaise directly with your contractors to ensure smooth delivery on site.
Throughout the process, we prioritise efficiency, clarity and compliance-helping your organisation meet its sustainability goals while maintaining control over aesthetics, function and timeline.
To stay informed about the latest approaches to smart retrofits and sustainable lighting upgrades, you can explore our news and insights section.
Benefits of Choosing Connected Light
Upgrading to modern LED systems with Connected Light means more than just energy savings – it’s a step towards a smarter, more sustainable future. Our renewable lighting solutions are designed to balance performance, compliance, and aesthetics across every sector we serve.
Energy Efficiency & Carbon Reduction
By upgrading to LED technology and integrating smart controls such as daylight harvesting and occupancy sensors, clients can reduce energy consumption by up to 80%. These savings translate directly into lower operating costs and reduced carbon emissions – key outcomes for any organisation working toward sustainability targets.
Circular Economy in Practice
Our approach keeps luminaires in use longer, minimising waste and avoiding unnecessary replacement. This supports a circular economy model by retaining valuable materials, reducing embodied carbon, and making the most of existing infrastructure.
Performance Tailored to Your Environment
We design every gear tray with your project goals in mind. Whether you need a higher lumen output to meet updated lighting standards or wish to integrate wireless dimming for improved flexibility, we build trays to prescription-no off-the-shelf compromises.
Preservation Without Compromise
Many listed buildings feature decorative or custom lighting that cannot be replaced without loss of heritage value. Our solutions enable you to retain the appearance of original fittings while upgrading what’s inside to meet modern expectations. With minimal disruption and no rewiring required, it’s a solution ideal for conservation-sensitive properties.
Qualified Engineering Support
Our in-house engineers bring decades of experience across lighting design, controls integration, and retrofit manufacturing. With a background in both design and delivery, we ensure every tray performs to specification and every project is backed by real technical knowledge.
Nationwide Coverage, Local Delivery
Wherever you’re based in the UK, we can support your renewable lighting project-from single-building upgrades to estate-wide retrofits. We adapt to your contractor needs, programme requirements and internal approvals process, offering a flexible and transparent partnership from first contact to final sign-off.
Book a Site Visit or Send a Sample
If you’re planning a lighting upgrade or exploring options to reduce energy use while preserving existing luminaires, we’re here to help.
Connected Light provides a full design, manufacture and support service for renewable lighting retrofits. Whether you’re in early planning or looking for an urgent solution, we can assess your requirements and develop a bespoke solution that fits.
Contact our team to arrange a site visit or send us a luminaire sample for evaluation. We’ll review your needs, propose a retrofit pathway, and help you make the transition to a cleaner, smarter lighting future – without starting from scratch.
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