Conversion from fluorescent to LED tubes at IKEA
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GLT TUBE Count14,000
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Annual power savings2,520,000 kWh
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Annual operation hours4,750 h
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Amortization period2 years and 4 months
The Challenge
IKEA Switzerland faced the task of making the lighting for its car parks at all locations more efficient, sustainable and compliant with current regulations. The existing T8 and T5 fluorescent tubes caused high energy costs, required regular maintenance and no longer met today’s sustainability standards.
A lighting solution was needed that could be easily integrated into the existing infrastructure while reducing long-term operating costs.
The Solution – LED retrofit with GLT LED TUBES
Key benefits of our LED lighting retrofit for IKEA:
- 1:1 LED tube retrofit: Existing T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes were directly replaced with GLT LED TUBES – without modifying luminaires or fixtures.
- Quick installation without downtime: The retrofit was carried out during ongoing operations by our experienced partner Bilfinger.
- Full compliance: All technical standards and quality requirements were met.
- Significant energy savings: The new LED lighting for car parks and traffic areas ensures efficient operation and permanently reduces power consumption.
- Maintenance-free operation: Thanks to durable LED technology, maintenance requirements were reduced to an absolute minimum.
- Sustainable solution: Long service life, high recyclability and reuse of existing fixtures provide both ecological and economic benefits.
Key Benefits & Results
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
For more than ten years, GLT LED TUBES have been operating in IKEA stores almost maintenance-free and without significant failures. The successful LED tube retrofit at IKEA Switzerland demonstrates how large areas such as car parks can be easily and cost-effectively converted to modern LED lighting.
With its LED retrofit design, high energy savings compared to T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes, and exceptional durability, the GLT LED TUBE is the ideal solution for companies that value cost control, maintenance-free LED lighting, and sustainability.
Customer testimonial
"The GLT LED TUBES impress with their efficiency and quality."
Miguel Mutuberria
IKEA
Learn more about the LED tube used –
GLT LED TUBE++
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