Power stronger BREEAM V7 evidence with off-grid lighting

BREEAM Version 7 for New Construction – which came into effect on 30th September 2025 – putting more emphasis on demonstrable performance during construction than the previous incarnation of the sustainable building standard. Following a full technical review, combining the latest energy and carbon science, current industry standards and structured stakeholder consultation, Version 7 revises key […]

Darkness is coming: don’t leave it too late to prepare for the winter season

Every year, the clocks shift back, the days shorten and suddenly the familiar challenges of autumn and winter hit the ground running. For those working on construction sites, infrastructure projects or outdoor operations, this change has a direct impact on productivity, safety and deadlines. By late October, the loss of daylight is unavoidable. Mornings start […]

The construction industry’s sustainability transformation

As pressures mount from regulators, investors and communities, a new standard of accountability is reshaping how projects are conceived, executed, and measured. Environmental, social, and governance metrics, highlighted by initiatives such as the Procurement Policy Note (PPN 06/21) and the Environment Act, are increasingly defining project success alongside traditional measures like cost and timeline. The […]

7 advantages of combining solar and wind energy

In our quest for sustainable energy solutions, the combination of solar and wind power stands out as a particularly promising approach. By integrating these two renewable energy sources, we can leverage their complementary strengths to create a more robust, efficient, and reliable energy system. Here are seven key advantages of using ReLuminate to combine solar […]

Solar-wind hybrid vs traditional lighting: a detailed cost benefit analysis

  A recent study of a sizeable off-grid lighting project using ReLuminate has demonstrated cost and carbon emissions benefits on an area of 4000m² of lighting over a period of time as compared to fixed and alternative lighting installations – with a £20,400 saving over ten years, with 11.5 tonnes of CO2 savings* Fixed infrastructure for […]

Lighting the way: why off-grid is the future

Outdoor lighting in the UK is undergoing a transformation. While still early in adoption, off-grid solutions – powered by renewable sources, such as solar and wind – are beginning to gain traction among local authorities, project planners, infrastructure specialists and developers (and not only the particularly sustainability-minded ones, either). Driven by regulatory change, the limitations […]