Hybrid Solutions Group is modernising critical infrastructure across the UK by delivering smarter, safer, and more efficient lighting systems.
By upgrading outdated installations to LED technology and introducing future proofed emergency provisions, we’re helping clients cut energy use, improve maintainability, and create safer environments for staff and the public.
The problem
In many facilities, lighting systems are still reliant on old fluorescent tubes, a technology now obsolete. These fittings not only consume more energy than necessary but also carry safety risks when emergency batteries fail.
This was the case during our 1 year drain down test of a tunnel cross passage, where Hybrid identified that emergency lighting batteries had failed across the system. With ageing fittings and limited maintainability, the client faced mounting costs, reduced safety standards, and a system that was no longer fit for purpose.
Without intervention, the risks were clear: higher energy bills, non-compliance, and an unsafe environment for those using the space.
How we’re fixed it
Our approach goes beyond replacing like for like. Instead, we focus on creating maintainable, future-proofed systems that deliver long-term benefits.
For this project, we:
- Replaced obsolete fluorescent fittings with high-efficiency LED lighting to cut energy use and extend product lifespan.
- Installed emergency key switches, enabling straightforward and compliant testing of all emergency lighting.
- Designed the system for easier maintenance, reducing downtime and ongoing costs.
- Prioritised safety improvements, ensuring reliable emergency light operation at all times.
This wasn’t just a compliance exercise, it was a chance to modernise the system and set the client up for energy and operational savings far into the future.
The result
The upgrade delivered a fully maintainable and compliant lighting system with built in efficiency gains.
- Future-proofing: Obsolete fittings were replaced with LED technology designed for long service life.
- Energy savings: Significant reductions in consumption, lowering both costs and carbon impact.
- Improved safety: Reliable emergency lighting with simple, compliant testing provisions.
- Operational efficiency: A system designed for easier management and long-term reliability.
By taking a proactive approach, we helped the client achieve more than just a quick fix, we delivered a safer, smarter, and more sustainable solution that will keep performing for years to come.
