11 hours ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Smart lighting upgrade slashes energy use at Newport DWP
Whitecroft Lighting, a leading UK lighting manufacturer, completed the overhaul at nine DWP locations in Wales, including Newport.
The project involved swapping outdated lights for modern LED luminaires, significantly boosting efficiency.
Whitecroft's pioneering intelligent lighting controls, part of its 'Organic Response' system, adjust lighting levels based on natural light availability.
This innovation has made a vast difference in older buildings with inefficient legacy systems.
The upgrade is expected to contribute significantly to the DWP's ambitious 45 per cent carbon reduction target.
It also aligns with the Welsh Government's sustainability goals.
Mark Brunt, regional sales manager at Whitecroft Lighting, said: "When Mitie approached us, we knew we had to deliver a solution that made a real impact on the DWP's carbon reduction targets.
"Swapping thousands of outdated lights for LEDs instantly cut energy use by 50 per cent, and with Organic Response, we pushed efficiency even further, achieving up to 80 per cent savings."
The upgrade was completed within a two-year timeframe, with minimal disruption to DWP staff and visitors.
Whitecroft installed more than 54,000 physical products, including luminaires, sensors, and nodes, making it one of the company's biggest projects to date.
Mitie, the facilities management provider, also highlighted the benefits of smart-ready buildings, which provide real-time insights for data-driven decisions, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency.
The upgrade future-proofs the lighting in DWP's Welsh estate, making it ready for the next generation of smart building upgrades.
