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Smart Lighting Adoption in the UK: What the Data Tells Us

As the UK works towards its 2050 Net‑Zero goal, data shows smart lighting isn’t just a trend, it’s a measurable driver of energy savings, policy compliance, human wellbeing and operational insights.

Smart lighting = energy savings

The UK Green Building Council’s 2023–24 Impact Report highlights that lighting controls (e.g. occupancy, daylight dimming) combined with smart systems yield 10–20% energy reductions. From our own analysis and results from real-world projects, energy savings are often around 50%-70% dependent on the systems being replaced.

Government backing is real and growing

The Smart Systems & Flexibility Plan and the Electricity Networks Strategic Framework highlight how smart controls support grid flexibility, potentially saving £6–10 bn per year by 2050.

Regulation is pushing forward

New Part L Building Regulations require zone-based lighting controls, and the UKGBC Retrofit Guide endorses lighting control upgrades as low-impact, high-impact retrofits.

Adoption is increasing but still early

BEAMA research shows that while adoption is still early, momentum is increasing, especially with IoT-enabled systems showing up to 80% energy savings.

Beyond energy: wellbeing & insights

Smart lighting supports comfort, concentration, and health outcomes, while real-time analytics enable smarter maintenance, fault detection, and optimisation.

Estimated Energy Savings by Lighting Type

Energy Savings by Lighting Type

How Trojan Lighting Can Help

  • Compliance-ready retrofit and new-build lighting
  • Smart controls integrated with BMS platforms
  • Real-time dashboards for energy and carbon tracking
  • Lighting designed around occupant wellbeing
  • Future-ready systems for scalable smart buildings

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