LED tube retrofit in Derendinger branches across Switzerland
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GLT TUBE Count12,500
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Annual power savings3,375,000 kWh
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Annual operation hours5,400 h
The Challenge
More than 30 branches of Derendinger AG faced high energy costs and considerable maintenance requirements caused by outdated T5 and T8 fluorescent lighting. The company needed an energy-efficient and sustainable LED lighting system that would combine durability, cost-effectiveness, and future-proof reliability — without disrupting day-to-day operations.
The Solution – LED Retrofit with GLT LED TUBE
Key advantages of our LED lighting for retail and office environments:
- Extensive retrofit installation of 12,500 GLT LED TUBES “Made in Germany” – implemented during ongoing operations, without interrupting store activities.
- Healthy, flicker-free and uniform LED light, improving workplace comfort and enhancing the shopping experience.
- Energy-efficient and durable lighting system saving 3,375,000 kWh of electricity per year, with payback in less than 24 months.
- Nearly maintenance-free LED technology with exceptional reliability – no significant failures to date.
- Sustainable solution that improves the company’s carbon footprint, combining economic efficiency, employee well-being, and environmental responsibility.
Key Benefits & Advantages
130,000 hours
service life
(L70)
1:1 replacement
without modification
(IEC EN 62776)
Nearly
maintenance-free
LED lighting
Scientifically
EPD verified
and ESG compliant
Conclusion
By converting all its branches to GLT LED TUBESGLT LED TUBES, Derendinger AG has modernised its lighting and secured a future-proof solution for retail and office environments. High energy savings, long-term operational reliability, and a sustainable improvement of the environmental balance make this project a best-practice example for the retail and automotive industry in Switzerland.
Customer Testimonial
"The maintenance costs for our lighting systems have been significantly reduced through the use of GLT LED TUBES."
Jasmin Nyffeler
Senior Facility Management