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The Lighting and Solar Experts LED Lighting – Solar – Metering – Power – Electrical – EV Chargers The Lighting and Solar Experts LED Lighting – Solar – Metering – Power – Electrical – EV Chargers Welcome to Powercor We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading electrical engineering companies, having consistently delivered […]

Emergency lighting system provides safe space for students

Emergency Lighting – without the drama. Powercor was proud to support Activate Learning when they wanted to upgrade City of Oxford College’s emergency lighting systems whilst also reducing their ongoing emergency lighting maintenance costs. The project would cover both internal and external lighting to make sure students could reach a safe outdoor space should mains […]

Powercor’s lighting and energy project proves a favourite with Queen Anne’s

A two-year project by Powercor with one of the top independent schools in the UK has become a best-practice case study of how a thorough approach to the use of cutting-edge technology and a solid, technical approach to energy provision can both accelerate a school’s transition to net zero emissions and drastically reduce energy costs. […]

How often should I test my emergency lighting?

Emergency lighting systems are a legal requirement for any commercial premises and as such there are also requirements as to when they need to be tested. Given the vital role emergency lighting will play in a situation where the buildings power fails or staff need to evacuate the building due to a range of emergencies […]

Making light work of emergency systems

It might be a legal requirement, but there remains a wide level of misunderstanding over what constitutes emergency lighting. All commercial properties must have an approved emergency lighting system installed. The system not only needs to be correctly installed but also regularly tested. Design, installation and operation is subject to a wide range of regulations […]

Emergency Lighting : Why Powercor?

As you may or may not know, emergency lighting is a legal requirement and an audit of your site could be critical and that’s where Powercor can help. We understand the importance of the industry standards and our clients can be safe in the knowledge that we are always up to date on any new, […]

Emergency Lighting: new and existing buildings

When should you start to think about Emergency Lighting & what are the differences between new & existing buildings? Often over-looked in fire safety planning is the use of emergency lighting. New buildings will need to have a fire risk assessment carried out as soon as possible after they become occupied and the emergency lighting […]