LED retrofit at Estrella – GLT LED TUBE for food production

The LED retrofit at Estrella, Gothenburg (Sweden) demonstrates how energy efficiency and hygiene can be perfectly combined in the food manufacturing industry. Production was completely converted to sustainable, ENEC-certified GLT LED TUBES “Made in Germany.” The IFS-compliant, shatterproof LED tubes meet the highest food safety requirements while providing substantial energy savings.
With the GLT LED TUBE, Estrella already saved this year
924,006 kWh
At electricity price of EUR per kWh that equals EUR .
  • GLT TUBE Count
    2,062
  • Annual power savings
    924,006 kWh
  • Annual operation hours
    8,760 h
  • Amortization period
    6 months

The Challenge

In food production, strict regulations apply regarding hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency. The old T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps contained hazardous materials, caused high energy costs, required frequent maintenance, and were neither shatterproof nor RoHS-compliant – posing a serious risk to both production reliability and food safety.

The Solution – LED Retrofit with the GLT LED TUBE

Key advantages of our LED retrofit for Estrella Gothenburg:

  • Retrofit conversion to 2,062 GLT LED TUBES “Made in Germany”, implemented during ongoing production without interruption.
  • IFS-compliant, shatterproof, and ENEC-certified LED tubes, meeting the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
  • Maintenance-free lighting solution designed for continuous operation in food manufacturing, ensuring maximum reliability and lifetime.
  • Annual energy savings of 924,006 kWh with payback in only 6 months – economical and efficient at once.
  • Sustainable, future-proof LED lighting that lowers operating costs, reduces CO₂ emissions, and enhances production safety.

Key Benefits & Advantages

Durable & energy efficient

130,000 hours
service life
(L70)

Durable & energy efficient

1:1 replacement
without modification
(IEC EN 62776)

Durable & energy efficient

Nearly
maintenance-free
LED lighting

Durable & energy efficient

Scientifically
EPD verified
and ESG compliant

Conclusion

With the GLT LEDGLT LED retrofit at its food production site, Estrella has created a best-practice example for the food industry. The combination of maximum energy efficiency, shatterproof technology, and sustainable lighting shows how modern LED solutions can improve operational efficiency while meeting the strictest hygiene requirements.

Customer Testimonial

"Thanks to the GLT LED TUBES, we save nearly one million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year and achieved payback in just six months – a solution that is convincing both economically and technically."

Estrella AB, Schweden

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