This proposal turns your energy data into a live, transparent financial plan for a full-site LED upgrade - built to reflect how your school actually operates.
If you walked into the changing rooms and found every tap running, you wouldn't wait for the next budget cycle to turn them off. You would stop the waste on the spot.
Right now, your lighting is doing the same thing – quietly draining up to £0 per year in unnecessary energy spend. This dashboard shows, in real time, how much of that can be stopped with a full LED upgrade, and what that means for your budget.
You are already committing up to £0 every month to lighting energy. The question is not "can we afford this upgrade?" It is "how quickly do we want to stop giving that money away?"
This dashboard shows how a full LED upgrade:
You are already paying for this upgrade. The only real question is whether that money continues to leave the school, or starts working for it.
Every LED upgrade proposal should come with complete transparency - and a clear explanation of what’s being offered, how it performs, and what it’s worth over time. This interactive dashboard gives you exactly that: real figures based on conservative assumptions, premium fixtures selected for compliance and long-term performance, and calculations you can explore and verify yourself.
Use the scenario planner to test different assumptions. Adjust your energy rates, usage schedules, or operational patterns and see the real-time impact on your financial outcomes. This is how a properly engineered LED upgrade should be presented - practical, flexible, and fully accountable.
If you'd like to walk through any aspect together, our team is here to explain the detail behind every calculation and support your decision-making process.
This proposal demonstrates how your existing energy budget can fully fund a comprehensive LED upgrade, including both premium fittings and professional installation, while achieving immediate positive cash flow.
Our calculations use conservative estimates to ensure realistic outcomes. We've based operating hours on minimum school patterns without including potential additional savings from extended day periods and enhanced controls.
We've specified premium LED solutions with manufacturer-rated lifespans up to 88,000 hours. However, our financial projections conservatively use only 60,000+ hours to ensure robust, credible forecasts you can rely on. Combined with superior lumen-per-watt performance, these fixtures deliver exceptional whole-life value and a stronger return on investment compared to standard fittings.
Our financing options allow you to spread the investment over time while maintaining positive cash flow. Adjust the funding term and deposit in the calculator to find the optimal structure for your budget.
This dashboard calculates your potential savings from upgrading to LED lighting. Use the Scenario Planner (left sidebar) to adjust assumptions and see real-time updates across all metrics. All changes are instant - no need to refresh or save.
Every adjustment instantly recalculates: all consumption values, costs, payback periods, cashflow, CO₂ emissions, and the Executive Summary. No save button needed!
Visual comparison showing capital cost, funded payback, 10-year value, and fixture lifespan for all three options simultaneously.
Focus on Executive Summary and Financial Impact sections. Check monthly cashflow position. Export Settings Summary for board papers.
Adjust funding terms and rates. Compare funded vs self-funded options. Test different deposit amounts. Export settings.
Review area hours to match reality. Validate PIR sensor placement. Check fixture specifications for maintenance planning.
Estimated Consumption, Expenditure & Emissions
Your projected energy savings are designed to match or exceed funding costs. By adjusting deposit levels and funding terms, you can tailor the financial profile to suit your strategy - ensuring the upgrade delivers immediate value while modernising your estate.
Total impact over fixture lifetime based on your current settings and weighted average operating hours across all zones
Cumulative costs including installation, energy, and fixture replacements. Chart shows whole-life value based on actual fixture lifespans and your current settings.
Studies consistently show that lighting quality affects how students learn and feel in class. International standards (EN 12464-1, SLL Lighting Guide 5) recommend a Unified Glare Rating (UGR) ≤ 19 for classrooms to avoid discomfort glare. When classrooms meet this benchmark, students experience less eye strain, fewer headaches, and improved ability to concentrate for extended periods.
Research has linked low-glare, well-designed lighting to measurable academic benefits: faster and more accurate reading, better comprehension, and calmer behaviour. Teachers also report less visual fatigue and more effective classroom management when lighting conditions are comfortable and consistent.
By contrast, non-UGR-compliant lighting — such as bare LED fittings — has been associated with headaches, visual discomfort, reduced clarity on boards and screens, and heightened distraction. Poor glare control can undermine both attendance and attainment.
Our Commitment: Unifi.id exclusively specifies UGR-compliant lighting fixtures for educational environments. While budget alternatives (Option C) may appear attractive on initial cost, they compromise the learning environment and can have long-term negative impacts on student wellbeing and academic performance.
| Fixture Type | Qty | Unit Power | Total Load |
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| Fixture Type | Qty | Unit Power | Total Load |
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| Control Type | Qty | Function | - |
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| IP65 MICROWAVE SENSOR | 14 | Presence Detection | - |
| TOTAL CONTROLS | 14 | - | - |
How we calculate the 29-year average: Each area has different operational hours. High-use areas (like main halls) will need replacement sooner, while low-use areas (like storage) last much longer. We weight by fixture count to give you a realistic whole-school projection. Values update automatically when you adjust operational settings.
💡 Note: Lifespans shown capped at 60 years (the rated fixture life). Some low-use areas may mathematically exceed this, but practical fixture life is limited by component degradation (capacitors, drivers) rather than LED hours alone. All financial projections use the weighted average shown above.
Professional-grade LED drivers ensure consistent, flicker-free light output and protect your investment with built-in surge protection.
High-quality drivers mean fewer failures, longer fixture life, and less disruption - crucial for maintaining a productive learning environment.
PIR sensors in 5 areas deliver automatic 33-75% additional savings.
You're already paying for this LED upgrade – you're just not getting one. Every month, Test Academy spends approximately £800 on lighting energy. But what if that £73 monthly saving could be redirected into educational resources from day one?
Most LED upgrade projects fall into the same trap: choosing the cheapest possible fittings to tick the "sustainability" box. But in doing so, many schools end up locking in higher long-term costs — paying more in energy bills, maintenance, and replacements for years to come.
That's why we've taken a total cost of ownership approach to your lighting upgrade. Our specified fixtures deliver 60,000 operational hours — that's 29 years of typical school use (individual areas range from 21-60 years based on usage patterns). This isn't just about energy savings; it's about creating lasting value for your school.
*Fixture Lifetime Calculation:
*All projections update dynamically based on your operational settings
For this project, we've focused on delivering the best long-term value within the practical budget constraints of a state school. The fixtures we've selected offer a strong balance between affordability and durability — significantly reducing the need for future replacements and lowering maintenance overhead.
This ensures you benefit from high-quality, energy-efficient lighting that cuts running costs year after year, without compromising your upfront budget. It's a smarter investment that supports both operational and sustainability goals in a way that's financially realistic.
The result? Over 34 years, that's £300,000 returned to your educational budget — money for books, technology, and what really matters: teaching.
Superior light quality with CRI 80+ and reduced flicker. Research shows proper lighting improves concentration and can boost academic performance by up to 15%.
Virtually eliminate maintenance for the next decade. No more disrupted classes, emergency call-outs, or budget surprises from failed tubes.
Cut 38,634 kWh annually (77% reduction). Visible climate action that becomes a teaching tool.
Beware of contractors offering rock-bottom prices. Low-quality LEDs often deliver only 20,000-30,000 hours, use inefficient drivers that waste energy, and suffer from colour shift and lumen depreciation within 2-3 years. You'll end up replacing them twice while our fixtures are still performing at 90% output.
Beyond the core LED upgrade, strategic deployment of occupancy sensors transforms your energy profile by ensuring lights operate only when spaces are occupied. The hours shown in the calculations already reflect these intelligent reductions:
This comprehensive approach also avoids future retrofit costs. Installing sensors later - particularly in corridors and circulation areas - would require additional mobilisation costs and cause more disruption. By addressing all control upgrades now, we maximise efficiency whilst minimising long-term costs. And of course using your PIR sensors will extend the life of your LED lights still further - by between ${minPirExtension}% and ${maxPirExtension}%.
Self-Funding: If you choose to self-fund this project, payment terms are 40% on order and 60% on completion.
Finance Options: If you prefer to spread the cost, we offer flexible financing with up to 100% funding available. Choose your preferred deposit amount (if any) and use the Funding Assumptions calculator opposite to explore monthly costs and terms that work for your budget.
Calculation Methodology: Projections based on conservative operational estimates with mixed-zone scheduling. Energy savings calculated using actual fixture consumption data with PIR sensor optimisation in 4 areas. Financial returns assume Day: £0.205/kWh, Night: £0.17/kWh electricity rates with 3.00% annual energy price inflation.
Recommendation:
Approve LED upgrade with 60-month financing term
Zero capital risk with immediate operational savings and 25% annual ROI
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