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FROM FLUORESCENT TO LED: LEDVANCE HELPS YOU IN QUICK ENERGY SAVING WITH LED RETROFITTING

13 May 2026 by Googler

As the phase-out of fluorescent lighting continues to reshape the industry, LEDVANCE is highlighting smarter, more sustainable upgrade options that avoid the need for full luminaire replacement.

With fluorescent tubes no longer available, many organisations are facing the challenge of modernising ageing lighting installations quickly, cost-effectively and with minimal disruption. LEDVANCE is addressing this with refurbishment-focused solutions that allow existing luminaires to be upgraded rather than removed entirely.

Using its standard non-dimmable T8 and T5 LED tubes (for CCG or AC 230 V) or with the LEDTUBE External System, existing luminaires can be converted into modern, and even dimmable LED solutions while retaining the original fitting housing. This approach reduces waste, lowers embodied carbon and helps preserve the original look and feel of a space. The addition of DALI-2 controls in the External System also enables compatibility with intelligent lighting systems, including occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting, helping organisations reduce unnecessary energy consumption by ensuring light is only used when needed.

For many businesses, schools, healthcare facilities and public buildings, replacing entire lighting schemes can be both costly and disruptive. By upgrading components instead of replacing complete luminaires, projects can be delivered more flexibly and in phases, reducing upfront investment while still improving lighting performance and energy efficiency.

LEDVANCE’s refurbishment solutions are particularly suited to projects where replacing luminaires would be difficult or impractical. LEDTUBE External System is available for T5 and T8 lamps and also for DULUX LED L  and Fluorescent T9round systems.

Nelo Neves, LEDVANCE, said: “Refurbishment is no longer just a stopgap; it’s a strategic approach to sustainability. Retaining existing infrastructure while upgrading performance allows organisations to significantly reduce waste and embodied carbon without compromising on lighting quality or adding intelligent lighting control.”

As organisations continue transitioning away from fluorescent lighting, LEDVANCE believes refurbishment will play an increasingly important role in delivering sustainable, future-ready lighting upgrades. By combining intelligent controls, lower energy consumption, longer product lifecycles and reduced material waste, refurbishment projects can provide a practical and cost-effective route to modern lighting without the disruption of full replacement.

The post FROM FLUORESCENT TO LED: LEDVANCE HELPS YOU IN QUICK ENERGY SAVING WITH LED RETROFITTING appeared first on Electrical Times.

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