Kingspan illuminates benefits of 'zero energy' lighting

Will Nichols
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Company says system incorporating natural light, LEDs, smart controls, and solar PV could save UK business £3.7bn a year

Lighting innovations have traditionally been the preserve of technology companies. But now construction and insulation heavyweight Kingspan says it has developed a "zero energy" lighting solution it claims...

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