This approach consists of retaining all or part of the existing luminaire and replacing only the obsolete components with more efficient ones.<\/p>\n
LED retrofit: modernising existing installations rather than replacing them<\/h2>\n
LED retrofit is based on a simple principle: keep what still has value and modernise only what is necessary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Depending on the installation, the work may include:<\/p>\n The luminaire structure can therefore be retained when it remains functional and compatible with the upgraded installation.<\/p>\n For retailers operating large lighting fleets, this approach provides an alternative to systematically replacing all equipment.<\/p>\n Switching to the latest generation of LED technology can significantly improve the energy efficiency of lighting installations.<\/p>\n Depending on the existing equipment and the solution implemented, retrofit can significantly reduce energy consumption while maintaining, or even improving, lighting performance.<\/p>\n The upgrade can also be combined with detection, dimming or control systems to adapt lighting to the store\u2019s actual needs.<\/p>\n The benefits of retrofit go beyond energy performance.<\/p>\n By retaining structures that are still functional, this approach encourages the reuse of luminaires<\/strong> and limits the need for new raw materials.<\/p>\n It also reduces the amount of equipment that needs to be replaced and therefore the waste generated during renovation.<\/p>\n Retrofit is therefore fully aligned with a circular economy approach: extending the service life of existing equipment rather than systematically replacing it.<\/p>\n Retaining part of the existing equipment can also help limit certain renovation costs.<\/p>\n Investment can be focused on the components that genuinely improve the installation\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n Depending on the project, retrofit can therefore be more cost-effective than a complete replacement and can help shorten the return on investment period.<\/p>\n For retailers, lighting renovation must also take operational constraints into account.<\/p>\n Retrofit operations can be carried out directly on existing luminaires, with fast and targeted interventions that can take only a few minutes.<\/p>\n The aim is to minimise heavy works and interruptions to business, which is particularly important for stores that need to remain open during renovation.<\/p>\n TRATO supports retailers with the creation, renovation and modernisation of their lighting installations.<\/p>\n Retrofit complements this expertise by making it possible to upgrade existing lighting fleets when their configuration is suitable for renovation.<\/p>\n Each project requires an initial assessment to determine which components can be retained, which need to be replaced and what performance levels are expected after the upgrade.<\/p>\n This approach makes it possible to design a solution tailored to the existing installation rather than systematically applying a standard replacement solution.<\/p>\n The solutions are studied and developed by TRATO teams and are part of a local production approach, with equipment designed and manufactured in France.<\/p>\n Before \/ after view of an LED retrofit project carried out in office spaces to modernise the existing lighting installation.<\/p><\/div>\n TRATO has implemented this approach as part of a project carried out at the head office of a major retail company.<\/p>\n Out of a total fleet of 15,000 luminaires<\/strong>, 6,500 units were upgraded through retrofit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n By retaining the existing structures, 22.5 tonnes of aluminium were reused<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The equipment upgrade also resulted in<\/p>\n This example illustrates the benefits that retrofit can deliver when the characteristics of the existing lighting fleet make it possible to retain a significant proportion of the equipment.<\/p>\n TRATO\u2019s approach to reuse and retrofit was also recognised at PERIFEM DAY 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n TRATO received an award in the Reuse<\/strong> category, highlighting a solution capable of combining installation modernisation, energy performance and the reuse of existing equipment.<\/p>\n This recognition reinforces an approach that directly addresses retailers\u2019 current challenges in terms of renovation and reducing environmental impact.<\/p>\n Retrofit is not intended to systematically replace the installation of new luminaires.<\/p>\n Depending on the condition of the equipment, the required performance, technical constraints or changes to the store layout, complete replacement may still be necessary.<\/p>\n The key is therefore to assess the existing installation in order to identify the most appropriate solution.<\/p>\n When the existing structures remain suitable, retrofit can extend their service life while taking advantage of the performance offered by current lighting technologies.<\/p>\n Renovating store lighting no longer necessarily means replacing all existing equipment.<\/p>\n\n
Why choose retrofit to renovate store lighting?<\/h2>\n
Reduce energy consumption<\/h3>\n
Reuse existing equipment through retrofit<\/h3>\n
Optimise the overall cost of renovation<\/h3>\n
Limit disruption in the store<\/h3>\n
An approach developed by TRATO for retail projects<\/h2>\n
A large-scale retrofit project in practice<\/h2>\n
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An approach recognised by the industry<\/h2>\n
Retrofit or complete replacement: the right solution depends on the project<\/h2>\n
A different way to modernise retail lighting<\/h2>\n