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Lighting the Way to Sustainability: How Trojan Lighting and ELS are Redefining Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficient Lighting Solutions
The call for sustainable energy practices is growing louder across industries, with businesses facing mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprints while cutting costs. One often overlooked but highly impactful area is lighting. Traditional lighting systems consume significant energy, inflate operational expenses, and leave a substantial carbon footprint. But with the right solutions, businesses can change this equation.
Enter Trojan Lighting and ELS (Equipment Leasing Solutions) — two industry leaders that have partnered to provide a seamless path to energy efficient lighting solutions. Their combined expertise offers businesses a powerful way to upgrade to cutting-edge, sustainable lighting solutions without the heavy upfront investment. Together, they’re not just keeping pace with the shift towards sustainability; they’re driving it forward.
In this article, we’ll explore how the Trojan-ELS partnership is transforming energy efficiency in business, making it easier and more cost-effective for companies to adopt sustainable practices.
The Growing Importance of Energy Efficiency in Business
In today’s business landscape, energy efficiency is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. With increasing energy costs and stricter environmental regulations, companies across various sectors — from healthcare to retail — are being pushed to find solutions that reduce consumption and meet sustainability goals. Lighting is a major contributor to energy consumption across all sectors, making it a prime target for efficiency improvements.
Upgrading to LED lighting can reduce energy consumption by up to 75%, translating into substantial cost savings and a lower environmental impact.
However, the journey towards more sustainable lighting isn’t always straightforward. The upfront costs of upgrading can be a significant hurdle, especially for businesses already managing tight budgets. That’s where financing options become a game-changer. By spreading out costs, companies can implement energy-efficient upgrades more quickly, without the financial strain. Flexible leasing solutions, like those provided by ELS, make it possible to achieve these upgrades sooner, allowing businesses to start saving on energy costs and reducing their carbon footprint from day one.
The partnership between Trojan Lighting and ELS addresses this challenge head-on, offering businesses a chance to leap forward in sustainability. With Trojan’s innovative, intelligent lighting solutions and ELS’s expert leasing options, companies can illuminate their path to a more energy-efficient future.
Why Trojan Lighting Leads the Market in Intelligent Lighting Solutions
Trojan Lighting stands out as a leader in the lighting industry, not just for the quality of their products, but for their forward-thinking approach to sustainability. With over 25 years of experience, Trojan has consistently embraced innovation, ensuring that their lighting solutions don’t just meet industry standards—they set them. Their commitment to energy reduction and the principles of the circular economy is evident in every project, whether it’s a retrofit for a listed building or a state-of-the-art lighting system for a healthcare facility.
Trojan’s expertise extends across various sectors, from education to industrial and retail spaces. They understand that each environment presents unique challenges, whether it’s maintaining a comfortable and productive atmosphere in an office or reducing energy consumption in a high-traffic retail space. By offering tailored lighting solutions that combine LED technology, smart controls, and intelligent building systems, Trojan ensures their clients achieve optimal efficiency and cost savings.
Partnerships are at the heart of Trojan’s success. By collaborating with blue-chip companies like Tridonic, Helvar, and Mymesh, they integrate the latest technology into their products. These partnerships enable Trojan to deliver cutting-edge lighting solutions that incorporate smart controls, wireless management, and even IoT capabilities, making buildings not only more energy-efficient but also smarter and more adaptive to the needs of their occupants.
Their dedication to sustainability is further reflected in their eco-friendly initiatives, such as plastic-free packaging and responsible waste management through the Recolight WEEE compliance scheme. These efforts underscore Trojan’s commitment to reducing environmental impact, not just for their clients but also within their own operations.
Through intelligent lighting solutions, strong partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability, Trojan Lighting continues to lead the market by transforming how businesses approach energy efficiency. Their collaboration with ELS adds another layer of value, providing a pathway for companies to access these advanced solutions without financial barriers.
ELS: Empowering Businesses to Achieve Sustainability Goals Faster
ELS (Equipment Leasing Solutions) brings a critical component to the partnership with Trojan Lighting by making energy-efficient upgrades financially accessible. Specialising in energy equipment leasing, ELS helps businesses overcome the upfront cost barriers that often accompany sustainable initiatives. Their flexible leasing options allow companies to spread the cost of lighting upgrades over time, freeing up capital and ensuring cash flow is maintained while benefiting from immediate energy savings.
The beauty of ELS’s approach lies in its flexibility as the only international broker and funder. Understanding that every business has unique financial needs, ELS offers tailored leasing agreements that align with specific budget cycles and sustainability goals. This means companies can implement energy-efficient solutions without delaying essential upgrades due to budget constraints. With leasing options tailored to support growth and environmental initiatives, companies can immediately begin to cut their energy use and lower their carbon emissions
By partnering with Trojan, ELS provides a pathway for companies to accelerate their journey towards net-zero carbon emissions. With lighting upgrades reducing energy consumption by up to 75%, the financial savings generated can often cover the lease payments, making the agreement cash-positive from the start. This synergy allows businesses to benefit from the latest intelligent lighting solutions while also demonstrating their commitment to sustainability — strengthening their brand reputation and meeting stakeholder expectations.
The combination of Trojan’s cutting-edge technology and ELS’s strategic financing creates a powerful incentive for companies to embrace sustainable practices. Together, they offer more than just lighting solutions — they provide a comprehensive approach to energy management, enabling businesses to achieve long-term cost savings and sustainability objectives more effectively.
The Synergy: Why the Trojan-ELS Partnership is a Game Changer
The real-world impact of Trojan and ELS’s mission can be seen across various sectors, from healthcare to education. Here are some examples demonstrating how this partnership will help businesses achieve their goals
Real-life Case Studies
St Thomas’ Hospital, London
Trojan undertook a significant lighting retrofit at St Thomas’ Hospital, where they upgraded ageing fluorescent luminaires with energy-efficient LED gear trays and intelligent Mymesh nodes. This solution modernised the lighting system while avoiding disruption to patient care by preserving the original luminaires and the hospital’s metal-integrated ceilings. The installation also automated emergency lighting testing, freeing up the facilities team’s time and reducing maintenance costs. Read More
Bluewater Shopping Centre
At one of the UK’s busiest retail destinations, Trojan retrofitted 57 iconic lighthouse luminaires along Thames Walk with energy-efficient LEDs. The project reduced energy consumption by 59%, cutting the wattage from 91W to 37W per fixture. By integrating DALI-based controls for smart lighting management, the shopping centre achieved annual energy savings of 1.3 million kWh. The retrofit preserved the architectural integrity of the luminaires while aligning with Bluewater’s sustainability goals, making the lighting system more efficient and eco-friendly. Read More
Queensgate Shopping Centre Car Park
Trojan was involved in a comprehensive lighting upgrade at Queensgate Shopping Centre’s car park, replacing outdated lighting with a new intelligent system integrated with the MyMesh wireless network. The project enhanced safety by improving illumination levels and reduced energy costs through smart, demand-driven lighting management. The six-week project covered around 1,200 lighting assets and was delivered two weeks ahead of schedule. Read More
Primary School – LED Lighting Retrofit
ELS helped a school implement an LED lighting retrofit that resulted in significant energy savings. The school saw a 58% reduction in energy consumption, cut its carbon footprint sby 336 tonnes and will generate 10 year savings of £310,665. Flexible financing allowed the school to spread the costs and achieve a cash-positive outcome from the start, making energy efficiency upgrades financially accessible. Read more
Multi Academy Trust – Energy-Saving LED Installation
In another project, ELS provided leasing solutions to enable a school to upgrade its lighting systems with modern LEDs. The project reduced energy consumption by 63%, carbon emissions by 560 tonnes and 10 year savings of £251,005. It also meant reduced maintenance costs, thanks to the longer lifespan of LED lights. The upgrade improved the learning environment while supporting the school’s sustainability objectives. Read more
These case studies are just the tip of the iceberg of how ELS and Trojan can help businesses, institutions and Schools across the UK achieve their net zero sustainability goals, improve their learning and work environments and most importantly save their budgets.
So, how can you benefit from this partnership?
The partnership between Trojan Lighting and ELS offers a unique opportunity to upgrade your lighting systems while reaping multiple benefits—financial, operational, and environmental…
- Avoid upfront costs by using flexible financing
With the potential for the agreement to be cash-positive from day one, you can start saving on energy expenses immediately. - Reduce Energy Consumption and Operating Costs
Upgrading to LED lighting can result in up to a 75% reduction in energy consumption, significantly lowering operational costs and consumption. - Meet Sustainability Goals and Regulatory Requirements
Environmental regulations and sustainability targets are becoming stricter across industries. Stay ahead of the curve and save money. - Step-by-Step Support for Seamless Implementation
From the initial consultation and design to financing and installation, Trojan and ELS will support you every step of the way.
Take the First Step Towards a Sustainable Future
Businesses interested in learning more about how they can benefit from this partnership can schedule a consultation with Trojan Lighting and/or ELS on the links provided below.
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