Case study

Museumstraße

How we helped Hines achieve a 53% reduction in lighting energy consumption

Organisation

Property usage

Office

Building size

40,200 m2

Solution tendered

LED
The Challenge
Global real estate company Hines needed to upgrade their existing lighting from fluorescent to LEDs while ensuring competitive pricing from vetted vendors

Process

Our Project Approach

Tender Creation

We invited 11 LED installers from our solution network to submit bids, based on their experience with similar projects.

Proposal Review

After reviewing initial proposals, three installers were selected to conduct on-site surveys and develop detailed project approaches.

Final Selection

Hines chose German LED Tech for their local expertise, track record, and detailed quality assurance processes.

Testimonial

Partner Experience

Rino Di Lena

Head of Sales

CQuel understands the kinds of projects we’re interested in, and getting access to their qualified projects enables us to spend more time doing what we enjoy and are best at. Having CQuel manage the bid submission and organise our on-site visit made the entire process feel  much easier than what we are used to.

results

What We Achieved

Reduction in energy consumption

53,217 kWh

Annual electricity savings

Direct cost reduction

12,772€

Energy savings (bill)

Environmental impact

26.6 tonnes

CO2e savings

Return on investment

3.24 years

Payback period

Total cost benefit

177,291€

Lifetime savings

Testimonial

Client Experience

Rino Di Lena

Head of Sales

CQuel quickly understood our needs and guided us through the process from defining a brief, receiving and comparing the quotes, organising the site visit and getting the contract over the line. Not only did this give us a cost-competitive proposal from a vetted supplier, but it also freed up valuable time and resources for my team.

FAQs

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers

How much energy can I save by upgrading my lighting to LED?

Exact savings will depend on your building type, usage and chosen solution, but LED upgrades typically reduce energy usage by 50-75%, while lasting significantly longer than traditional bulbs.

How long does it take to complete a LED retrofit?

Timelines will vary based on the scope and complexity of your project. From initial assessment to installation, a LED lighting upgrade could take 3-4 months. However, our platform can help you find installers who can meet your specific timeline requirements.

What information do you need to begin a LED retrofit?

To assess your LED retrofit, we’ll need your property size, location, current energy usage, and lighting details (quantity and types). We can also help gather any information you’re missing. Contact pal@cquel.io to get started!