Scotch College photo by Melbanian (Wikimedia Commons), CC BY-SA 3.0 — adapted.
TL;DR
Scotch College Melbourne upgraded its long, dimly lit corridors using Redilight’s solar-powered lighting system. Installed in just two-days and without interrupting classes, the project delivered brighter walkways, reduced daytime electricity use, and a scalable setup the school will now extend to additional buildings.
The Lighting Challenge
Scotch College is a large, multi-building campus with long internal corridors that often received little natural light. With students and teachers moving through these spaces all day, improving visibility was essential but so was managing electrical costs across such a sizable site.
Traditional lighting upgrades were considered but would require significant electrical work and ongoing energy use. The college needed a solution that delivered reliable brightness, kept operating costs down, and could be installed quickly during the school term.
Our Solar Lighting Solution
Redilight designed a corridor-wide solar lighting upgrade using its rooftop-mounted solar collectors and internal light emitters. This system channels free, renewable light indoors, delivering bright, even illumination without increasing daytime power consumption.
To ensure the project ran smoothly, Redilight partnered with Alex from A Spencer Electrics, who installed multiple Redilight units across the school’s longest and darkest corridors.
Key Advantages for Scotch College
Redilight kits are engineered for efficient on-site installation, meaning no pre-assembly or invasive electrical preparation.
2. Zero Disruption to Classes
Work was scheduled around student movement, allowing the team to complete the project in the school’s preferred one-week window.
3. Independent System Design
The Redilight system doesn’t rely on previous installations or existing lighting infrastructure, making it simple to expand building by building.
4. Reliable, Consistent Light
The solar emitters provide soft, balanced lighting ideal for high-traffic educational environments.
See the Difference
Corridor Before and After Upgrade
Use the slider to see how Redilight solar lighting delivered immediate improvements in corridor brightness and comfort.
Results That Matter: Brighter, safer corridors
Brighter, Safer Corridors
Staff reported immediately improved visibility, reduced shadowing, and a more comfortable environment for students and teachers moving between classes.
Lower Daytime Electricity Use
By relying on rooftop solar collectors, Scotch College reduced its need for mains-powered lighting during the day: Lowering operational costs across multiple buildings.
Fast Two-Day Installation
Alex from A Spencer Electrics completed the project within the tight timeframe requested, working efficiently around class schedules to minimise disruption.
A Scalable Lighting Strategy for the Future
The project design enables Redilight to be added to additional buildings without any dependency on previous installations — a key factor for large campuses.
What’s Next for Scotch College
Following the success of the initial installation, Scotch College has confirmed that Redilight’s solar lighting system will be expanded into another building on campus. The lighting upgrade is now part of a broader long-term safety and comfort strategy for the school’s learning environment.
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