School Lighting in Golborne

We are specialist school lighting installers based in Golborne. We have carried out numerous electrical works at various institutions.

The LED lighting we install is perfect for school environments, and we have found from our feedback that it will increase student performance, making your School a much more desirable place to go to.

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We can also arrange your regular inspections and maintenance checks to make sure your existing installations are safe and meet government standards. It is common for these checkups to be every 5 years.

We encourage schools, or big facilities should consider learning about light management as this can massively energy consumption.

Our expert installers work nationwide. We can offer you competitive costs and get no-obligation quotes sent out to you in no time.

Lighting for Schools in Golborne

We have over a decade of experience installing Lighting and reducing energy costs in schools up and down the UK. Our experts can offer advice and answer any questions or queries you may have on anything discussed in this article.

Brightly lit LED classrooms are definitely the way forward, the school-approved LED lighting range that we offer in Golborne has many benefits including decreased energy bills and improved light levels.

School LED lighting can massively reduce the amount of energy used and requires much fewer maintenance costs which are pretty much non-existent. These benefits also apply to all levels of education including universities, colleges, primary schools and secondary schools.

LED Lighting for Schools

LED lighting is one of the most popular services we offer in the UK. When it comes to schools, there isn't a better option, whether that be energy savings or energy efficiency to improve child performance and concentration.

School LED upgrades are one of the most popular services we carry out. Schools often upgrade to LED lighting to reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs.

LED lights offer better light quality, improving the learning environment. This shift supports sustainability efforts and aligns with environmental goals.

Schools benefit from long-term savings and a reduced carbon footprint. LED upgrades are a practical investment in educational infrastructure.

If you would like more information on the options that we have available for your school in Golborne, please make sure to contact our team today.

What is School Lighting?

School lighting is equipment in a school that is used to brighten the classrooms, corridors and another area of the building.

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It is a key factor in child development. If your school opts for a led lighting solution, you can expect to see an increase in concentration and performance from your pupils. Incorporating a mixture of natural light and LED lighting can provide the perfect learning environment for pupils of all age ranges.

If your school, college, or university still has fluorescent Lighting installed, you will be blown away by how much you are being overcharged, especially when the LED alternative is much cheaper.

How Much Does School Lighting Cost?

School lighting projects cost between £10k - £150k.

There are a number of different factors that can determine the cost to light in your school. Some of the factors that can affect the price include:

The number of lights required
The size of the school
What type of lighting you choose
If you require outdoor lights too (floodlights may also be a factor)

LED lighting is a much more cost-effective option when compared to fluorescent bulbs. On average, you should expect to pay around £1.85 a year to run each of your 3W LED bulbs (this is based on 10-hour use, 365 days a year). With fluorescent bulbs, this price increases massively to £3.65.

Benefits of LED Lighting for Schools

LED Lighting Systems have many benefits, especially for schools in Golborne.

If you want to find out more about the advantages in more detail, check them out below:

Long Lifespan

When you compare the lifespan of an LED light to your average bulb, the lifespan of a LED light is far superior.

You would typically expect to get around 1000 hours from an average bulb, whereas the average lifespan of an LED light is around 50,000 hours.

Energy Efficient

One of the most well-known advantages of LED lighting is how energy-efficient they are when compared to your average bulb energy use. It is possible to measure the efficiency of a lighting source in lumens.

If you replaced all the lights in your school with LED lights, you could expect to see as much as a 60% to 70% improvement which could even rise to 90%. This can also help reduce your carbon footprint.

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Instant Illumination

If you currently have a fluorescent light installed, you may notice that sometimes when you turn it on it may flicker. LED lights aren't affected by frequent switching, which means it doesn't cause any reduction in efficiency or lifespan.

Bespoke Designs

Due to the size of an LED light, they can be used in almost any application. LED lights were originally used as indicator lights in a circuit board.

LED devices can be so small you are able to use them to illuminate anything from a shop floor to a football stadium.

Types of School Lights

We offer a wide variety of School lighting in Golborne. Lighting is a very important part of maintaining students' activity levels. Below you can see some of our more popular services.

Classroom Lighting

Class rooms are a key area for children's development. Modern class rooms are adapted to various activities and needs of the children.

Modern class-rooms may require specialised lighting in certain areas. For example, areas such as white and blackboards should have adequate Lighting to help pupils focus and concentrate.

School Gym Lighting

We also offer school gym LED lighting; we advise making the switch to LED lighting as it can reduce your electricity bills by up to 85% simply by replacing old, inefficient Lighting with energy-efficient LED technology.

Car Park Lighting

We also offer School Cark Park Lighting to provide a simple and cost-effective way of walkway illumination.

It is quite common for school car park lighting to be solar-powered. This is a great cost-effective way to keep your car park lighting year in and year out.

School Lighting Requirements in Golborne

School Lighting only has two real requirements, a general class room should be 300 lux for younger students, for example, in a primary school, and 500 lux for adult education and evening classes.

It is important that schools maintain a high quality of light throughout the facility to make sure the pupils can perform to the best of their ability.

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School Lighting Standards

Class rooms should have a uniform distribution of light, avoiding hard shadows or excessive modeling.

Students of all ages should have the right light conditions to stay focused while acquiring new knowledge in School.

School Lighting Solutions Grant

Maintained Schools and other public sector bodies can apply for a school LED lighting grant at any time.

The funding is usually on a first-come, first-serve basis. Schools that are in desperate need of this funding will often undertake a survey that shows the work required and the potential savings amount; they do this so that they are ready to go when the next funding window opens.

School Lighting Applications

Educational facilities fulfill a unique role in the upbringing of children around the UK. School lighting can be installed in a variety of different educational facilities in Golborne.

Listed below are the most common locations we have carried out our works in the UK:

A University
A College
Buildings
Other Learning environments
Outdoor Areas
Entrance Halls

Manufacturers

There are a wide variety of manufacturers in the UK. Check out the list below to find out the more popular choices:

Inui
Industville
Whitecroft Lighting
Hazel Lighting
Thorlux Lighting

FAQs

There are a number of questions that our clients have. We have listed the most common questions below.

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What Kind of Lighting is Used in Schools?

The Lighting that is used in schools are compact fluorescent lamps. These are the most common replacement for common incandescent lamps.

Can Classrooms have LED Lights?

Class rooms in Golborne can have LED lighting. In fact, there is a large number of advantages to using LED lighting in a classroom.

How does Lighting in the Classroom Affect Learning?

One of the biggest advantages of having LED lighting installed in a classroom is the improved academic performance of students. LED lighting is also known to improve the concentration of students and teachers during lessons.

What is the Minimum Level of Illumination Required for a School Classroom?

There are two lighting level requirements for a general classroom, 300 lux for younger students and 500 lux for adult education and even classes.

What Colour of Light is Best for Classrooms?

During intense studying time, we would suggest setting your lights to 5500K (White), which is the normal level you will find. However, if you want to calm the students down after lunch, we would suggest setting the lights to around 3000K (Warm White)

What is the Most Cost-Effective Lighting?

LED bulbs are generally the most energy-efficient and cost-effective lighting technology you can have in your school. A good quality LED light produces the most light with the least amount of electricity used.

What is Human Centric Lighting?

Human centric lighting is when light is created to mimic the natural daylight which drives our bodily functions. Human centric lighting is known to enhance human performance, comfort, health and well being.

What is Colour Temperatures in Lighting?

Colour temperature is the best way to describe the light appearance provided by each specific light bulb, it is usually measured in degrees of Kelvin on a scale from 1,000 to 10,000.

Summary

If you are looking for a professional school lighting installer in Golborne to carry out any School lighting project you may have, check out the enquiry form below, and we will get a quote sent out to you in no time.

If you would like to further reduce your energy usage, we couldn't speak highly enough of LED lighting systems. When it comes to educational facilities, we can't stress enough how important lighting matters.