1. Case Studies

Selco Warehouse Lighting Upgrade

A wide aisle in a hardware store with shelves stocked with paint, tools, and ladders, illuminated by bright ceiling lights. The layout is organized, with clear signage directing customers to different sections.
Client
Selco Builders Warehouse
Project location
Multiple locations across England and Wales, United Kingdom
Project date
2019
A spacious hardware store with high shelves displaying various products like tools, paint, and building materials. Bright lighting and clear signs guide customers through the organized aisles.

Transforming Energy Efficiency Across Selco Branches

Selco Builders Warehouse, a leading UK builders’ merchant with 66 branches, set out to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its environmental impact. With stores operating for over 250,000 hours annually, the company needed an advanced lighting solution to lower energy consumption while improving the in-store experience for customers and employees. The ambitious LED lighting upgrade, developed in collaboration with Thorn Lighting, aimed to create a well-lit, sustainable retail environment.

Solutions

A brightly lit hardware store aisle showcasing a variety of power tools on blue display shelves, with additional products stacked on high racks. A person walks through the spacious, organized area under a skylit ceiling.

Smart LED Technology for Maximum Savings

Thorn Lighting introduced a sensor-controlled LED system, integrating HiPak Pro, Aquaforce, Julie, and Omega luminaires. This technology dynamically adjusts light levels based on natural daylight, increasing efficiency by 10-15%. The transition to LED lighting has significantly reduced energy waste and carbon emissions, ensuring consistent and optimal illumination while lowering operational costs.
A well-lit store counter with promotional displays and tools in the foreground, surrounded by bright yellow and blue branding. Two staff members assist customers in a professional and organized environment.

Sustainability & Business Impact

The environmental and financial benefits of the upgrade are substantial. Each Selco store saves nearly 69 tonnes of carbon annually—equivalent to planting 200,000 trees across all locations. Smart meters have helped track energy reductions, with some branches cutting electricity costs by up to £30,000 per year. CEO Howard Luft highlighted the transformation: “The new LED lighting has created a brighter environment, improving both the shopping experience and workplace efficiency while delivering impressive energy and cost savings.”

"The new LED lighting has created a brighter environment, improving both the shopping experience and workplace efficiency while delivering impressive energy and cost savings."
Howard Luft, CEO of Selco Builders Warehouse
A spacious, brightly lit store aisle with tall shelves displaying construction materials and clear directional signage. A blurred figure walks through the organized space under a skylit ceiling.

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