Location:
Aberdeen, Scotland
Date:
December 2025
Remanufacturer:
EGG Lighting
Type:
Remanufacture
Summary:
The remanufacture of 2,116 recessed 600x600mm panel light fittings at a multi-national energy provider's Aberdeen headquarters, delivering 44% energy reduction, £207,423 in savings, and 449 tCO₂e combined carbon avoidance over a 7-year period with advanced DALI-2 integration.
Organisations:
EGG Lighting, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle), Space Solutions
Number of luminaires reused:
0
Number of luminaires remanufactured:
2,116
Estimated carbon impact:
449 tCO2e total carbon avoidance (149 tCO2e embodied carbon savings + 300 tCO2e operational carbon savings over 7 years)
Luminaire details:
Thorn IndiQuattro 600x600mm recessed panel fittings with direct+indirect illumination, DALI-2 controls, 125 lm/W efficiency, 81,000-hour lifetime (L80 B10), featuring advanced occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting capabilities
Project duration:
52 weeks (phased production and installation)
Details:
A multi-national energy provider's Aberdeen headquarters required comprehensive lighting modernisation across their 150,000 square foot facility operating 24/7 with diverse work environments including open-plan offices, meeting rooms, laboratories, and critical control rooms.
Rather than traditional replacement, EGG Lighting employed a sustainable remanufacturing approach that transformed existing luminaires into high-performance, energy-efficient assets. The project delivered superior results compared to new alternatives, with 35% longer lifetime (81,000 vs 60,000 hours), 2.5% higher efficiency (125 vs 122.5 lm/W), and 6.5% lower running costs.
Following a detailed four-month analysis of real-world lighting usage patterns, the implementation was carefully phased over 52 weeks to minimise disruption to ongoing operations. The upgrade integrated cutting-edge DALI-2 technology with intelligent sensors, enabling granular control, automated fault diagnosis, predictive maintenance alerts, and real-time monitoring of power consumption and luminaire status.
The remanufacturing process achieved substantial environmental benefits through material conservation, avoiding 149 tCO2e in embodied carbon, and energy efficiency savings equating to operational carbon savings of 300 tCO2e over seven years.
Dramatic improvements in workplace lighting quality were achieved, with lux readings showing increases of 50-87% across measured areas, creating a safer and more productive work environment while simultaneously reducing energy consumption by 44%. The project delivers a 5-year return on investment with total savings of £207,423 over the 7-year assessment period.
By implementing reusable returnable packaging, consolidated delivery schedules, and carbon-conscious logistics, the project's commitment to sustainability extended beyond the product itself. Each remanufactured luminaire received a unique Digital Product Passport with QR code, providing complete lifecycle traceability and ensuring compliance with emerging EU regulations.
