01
Vermessen
Ulbricht sphere measurement in our lab.
Luminous flux, colour rendering, colour temperature, power consumption — measured under lab conditions. That becomes the reference for the renovation and for the later Declaration of Conformity.
»»REVIVE · Sanierungsprogramm by Akzentlicht
Every luminaire deserves
a second chance.
Instead of throwing existing luminaires away, we renovate them to standard. Our own measurement in the Ulbricht sphere, a custom 3D-printed kit, a new Declaration of Conformity under EU Blue Guide 2022 — the body stays, the lighting technology is brought up to 2026. Funding-eligible.
EU Blue Guide 2022BAFA funding-eligibleFrom 50 units
»»Before / After
Same body.
Different light.
Mönchengladbach office tower
128 trough luminaires. 116 W per luminaire becomes 38 W. More even. Brighter. CRI 84.
Before · HQL
After · REVIVE
Das Problem
Functional
luminaires end up
in the bin.
Since 2017, the manufacture of HQL lamps has been banned in the EU. Existing stock may be used up, new units may no longer be deployed. Hundreds of thousands of luminaires in German schools, hospitals, administrative buildings and underground car parks — fully functional in the housing, but technically obsolete inside.
The usual answer: full replacement. New luminaires, new mounts, new wiring, construction waste, supply chain, lead time. Acceptable for a stairwell. For a heritage-protected façade, an operating hospital or a 30-year-old office building with 1,200 existing luminaires — economically and ecologically nonsensical.
That is the trigger for REVIVE: Save the body, swap the technology, re-declare conformity.
Die Lösung · REVIVE
Save the body.
Re-declare conformity. Swap the technology.
REVIVE is not kit DIY. It is a complete renovation process with our own measurement, custom 3D manufacturing and manufacturer-side responsibility for conformity — carried by Akzentlicht.
02
3D-gedrucktes Kit
Custom mounts from Düsseldorf.
For every existing luminaire we engineer a precisely fitted renovation kit — LED module, driver, fixing, connection. Printed on our farm of 66+ units. Days, not weeks.
03
Neue Konformität
CE Declaration under EU Blue Guide 2022.
Akzentlicht becomes the manufacturer of the renovated unit and assumes full responsibility for conformity — ProdSG, NLF, EMVG, ElektroG. New CE Declaration, new documentation, new warranty.
Zwei Produktlinien
Linear or round —
for your existing fixtures: the right solution.
Two standardised product lines cover the most common retrofit scenarios. Where standard does not fit, we build custom — all from our own 3D-printing production in Düsseldorf.
REVIVE LINE FLEX
Für T5- und T8-Bestandsleuchten
Linear retrofit.
Magnetically mounted.
Aluminium body, high-performance PCB with tightly-spaced glare-free LED2835 (up to 153 lm/W system efficiency) and opal diffuser. In lengths to fit all common fluorescent tubes — W 26 mm × H 21 mm.
- Long-life neodymium magnets — up to 15 kg holding force per kit
- Dimmable: DALI2, 1–10 V or PUSH dimming
- With single battery (1h / 3h / 8h) or for central battery systems
- Opal diffuser (open) or free-radiating (for luminaires with their own glare control)
- Two-sided LED population for direct and indirect lighting
- 3D-printed custom holders for bespoke installation contexts
153
lm/W
15
kg Magnetkraft
T5/T8
Längen
REVIVE CUSTOM
Für runde&quadratische Leuchten
Custom kit.
Printed to fit.
PCBs in the widest variety of form factors and sizes, combined with a 3D-printed base engineered individually for each existing luminaire. Helvar driver, optionally with sensor systems and emergency lighting function.
- PCBs round, square, oval — form factors per existing fixture
- Integrated single-battery kit for 1 h / 3 h / 8 h emergency lighting duration
- Integrated HF motion sensor optional
- Integrated lighting circuit for safety and night lighting
- Tunable White or PIT (Prevent Inject Technology)
- Central battery integration possible
∞
Bauformen
1–8h
Notlicht
HF
Sensor optional
»»NACHHALTLICHT® · KONZEPT
Sustainability that lasts.
5
Jahre Garantie
On LED modules and drivers. No fine print, no excuses — just reliability you can count on.
10
Jahre Instandsetzung
We stay with you for a decade. Repair, don't replace — for maximum efficiency and minimum resource consumption.
Der REVIVE-Prozess
Six phases.
Documented.
From the first photo to the Declaration of Conformity — every step visible in the REVIVE portal, every handover logged, every measurement traceable.
REGISTRIERUNG
P1
Submit project
Via the REVIVE portal: client info, project data, luminaire-type specifications and four required photos per type (full view, electronics, wiring, type plate).
REGISTRIERUNG
P2
Data captured
Akzentlicht reviews the submitted documents, fills in any missing specifications and assigns a lighting expert. From here on you talk directly with a person.
BEWERTUNG
P3
Cost estimate
Engineering effort, material and manufacturing costs, kit price per unit. Binding on the basis of the submitted data — no surprises.
BEWERTUNG
P4
Sample requested
One or two existing luminaires go to the lab. No more are needed — they serve as the engineering reference and for the pre-measurement in the Ulbricht sphere.
REVIVE
P5
REVIVE renovation
Pre-measurement → disassembly → engineering → 3D printing → assembly → post-measurement. All in-house in Düsseldorf, all documented in the portal.
REVIVE
P6
Final measurements
Post-measurement in the Ulbricht sphere, before/after comparison against quality thresholds. On “Passed”: new CE Declaration of Conformity, data sheet, delivery.
Der Nachweis
Passed, or
not shipped.
Every refurbished luminaire is measured in the Ulbricht sphere before and after. Four quality thresholds. What fails doesn't ship.
Beispielprojekt
Before/After · Bagusat existing luminaire
| Metrik | Vorher | Nachher | Änderung | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichtstrom | 1.200 lm | 1.150 lm | ↘ 95,8 % | Passed |
| Farbtemperatur | 4.000 K | 4.000 K | ↔ 0 K | Passed |
| Farbwiedergabe (CRI) | 80 | 84 | ↗ +4 | Passed |
| Leistung | 18,0 W | 11,0 W | ↘ −38,9 % | Passed |
Qualitätsschwellenwerte
- Luminous flux retention ≥ 80 % of the original
- Colour temperature deviation ≤ 200 K from the original
- Colour rendering at least equal or better
- Power reduction at least 30 %
Anonymised real-data example from the REVIVE portal · April 2026
Rechtliche Grundlage
What is the
EU Blue Guide 2022?
The European Commission’s “Blue Guide on the implementation of EU product rules” defines when a product is considered “newly placed on the market” after modification — and thus requires a new Declaration of Conformity.
Substantial modification
A luminaire whose lighting technology is fully replaced (LED module, driver, light curve, connection) is, in the sense of the Blue Guide, a new product. The housing remains — the conformity obligation begins anew.
New manufacturer
Whoever carries out the substantial modification becomes the manufacturer in the sense of the applicable directives (Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, Ecodesign, RoHS). With REVIVE that is Akzentlicht — with full responsibility for conformity and liability.
Complete documentation
New CE marking, new type plate, new Declaration of Conformity, new technical documentation. The operator receives a fully equivalent new luminaire — on paper indistinguishable from a factory-new unit.
»» Quelle
Products subject to substantial modificationEuropean Commission Notice 2022/C 247/01 — “The ‘Blue Guide’ on the implementation of EU product rules 2022”. Section 2.1: Products subject to substantial modification.
Voraussetzungen
When does
REVIVE make sense?
REVIVE is not the right answer for every luminaire. Here are the rules of thumb, and the clear limits.
Suitable for REVIVE
- ++ Minimum quantity 50 units or more per luminaire type
- ++ HQL, halogen, fluorescent stock (T8, T5, compact)
- ++ Housing structurally intact, no water damage, no visible corrosion
- ++ Heritage-protected sites where the body must be preserved
- ++ Underground car parks, office towers, educational buildings, hospitals with large stocks
- ++ Projects with BAFA/KfW funding — REVIVE is eligible for funding
Not suitable
- −− Individual luminaires or very small quantities (< 50 units)
- −− Safety and emergency luminaires — here the law requires a full swap
- −− Severely damaged housings, corroded supports, broken diffusers
- −− Suspected asbestos or other material risks (pre-inspection required)
- −− Fluorescent batteries & cells — those come new anyway
Wirtschaftlichkeit
It pays off.
Funding-eligible.
A REVIVE renovation typically costs 35–55% less than a full replacement — at comparable or better lighting performance. Plus funding eligibility under BAFA Module 4 (Lighting renovation).
On top of that comes the energy saving: a typical HQL luminaire draws 70 W, the renovated LED version 20 W. Over 10 years and 4,000 operating hours/year that is 2,000 kWh per luminaire, or a good 600 € at current industrial electricity prices.
»» Beispielrechnung · 200 Leuchten Bürogebäude
Komplettaustausch
~ 86.000 €
inkl. Entsorgung, Montage
REVIVE
~ 42.000 €
inkl. Kit + Montagezeit
Investment saving~ 44,000 €
Energy saving over 10 years~ 120,000 €
BAFA grant (up to 30%)up to 12,600 €
Kit-investment payback~ 11 months
Indicative calculation. Actual costs and savings depend on luminaire type, operating hours and current energy prices.
Das REVIVE Portal
Your project
tracked in real time.
From the first photo to the final measurement: every project in the portal, every phase visible, every measurement documented, every message logged.
revive.akzentlicht.de/projects
AS · Demo User
Projects
40 projects total
| Projektname | Kunde | Status | Leuchten | Aktualisiert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP-Beleuchtung Klinikum Nordwest | M. Schmidt | New lead | 64 | 13.05.2026 |
| Mehrzweckhalle Musterstadt | A. Müller | Cost estimate | 50 | 12.05.2026 |
| Verwaltungsgebäude Hauptstandort | T. Weber | Cost estimate | 200 | 12.05.2026 |
| Sanierung Filialnetz Süd | K. Becker | REVIVE complete | 128 | 07.05.2026 |
Status pipeline
Six phases, each visible, each with a timestamp. No “we'll be in touch”.
Chat per luminaire
Questions, images, notes — at luminaire-type level or project-wide. Internal too.
Files & audit trail
All photos, datasheets, measurement protocols, declarations of conformity — versioned.
Quality check
Four thresholds. What fails doesn't ship — visible in the portal.
FAQ
Häufige Fragen.
What operators, planners, and electrical contractors want to know before their first REVIVE project.
Is REVIVE legally compliant?
Ja. Die EU Blue Guide 2022 definiert klar, wann eine modifizierte Leuchte als neues Produkt gilt — und damit eine neue Konformitätserklärung erhält. Bei REVIVE übernimmt Akzentlicht die volle Herstellerverantwortung nach NLF, EMVG, ProdSG und ElektroG. Du bekommst eine vollwertige neue CE-Erklärung und ein neues Typenschild — dokumentenseitig wie eine Werksneue.
Why a 50-unit minimum?
Konstruktion, Vermessung und Re-Zertifizierung erfordern Fixaufwand pro Leuchtentyp — unabhängig von der Stückzahl. Unter 50 Einheiten ist das pro Leuchte wirtschaftlich nicht darstellbar. Bei Sonderprojekten mit geringerer Stückzahl, aber besonderen Anforderungen (Denkmalschutz, Großserie alter Bauten), sprich uns an — wir prüfen Einzelfälle.
How long does a REVIVE project take?
Von der Anfrage bis zur Auslieferung des ersten Sanierungs-Kits: typischerweise 6–8 Wochen. Davon entfallen 1–2 Wochen auf Bewertung und Kostenvoranschlag, 2–3 Wochen auf Vermessung und Konstruktion, 2–3 Wochen auf 3D-Druck-Fertigung und Abschlussmessungen. Großprojekte werden in Chargen ausgeliefert.
Is REVIVE eligible for funding?
Ja. Über BAFA-Modul 4 „Beleuchtungssanierung" sind bis zu 30 % der förderfähigen Kosten möglich (kommunale Träger bis 40 %). Auch KfW-Programme für Bestandssanierung im Nichtwohngebäudebereich greifen oft. Wir unterstützen bei der Antragstellung — Datenblätter und Konformitätserklärungen liefern wir antragstauglich.
Do you handle installation?
Die Montage übernimmt ein Elektrofachbetrieb vor Ort — wir liefern montagefertige Sanierungs-Kits inklusive Montageanleitung. Bei Großprojekten vermitteln wir Partner-Betriebe in der Region oder begleiten Pilotinstallationen vor Ort. Für die Abschluss-Abnahme stellen wir bei Bedarf einen Techniker.
What happens if a luminaire fails the quality check?
Dann wird sie nicht ausgeliefert. Punkt. Wir reproduzieren den Sanierungsschritt oder schlagen alternative Lichtkomponenten vor. Für den Kunden entstehen keine Mehrkosten — die Qualitätsschwellenwerte sind in unserer Festpreiszusage inkludiert. Sichtbar dokumentiert im Portal.
What warranty applies to a REVIVE luminaire?
5 Jahre Gewährleistung auf die LED-Module und Treiber, 10 Jahre Reparaturzusage auf Komponenten. Identisch mit unseren Werksneuen-Leuchten. Konkret: Wenn nach 7 Jahren ein Treiber ausfällt, bekommst du Ersatz aus unserer Fertigung.
»»REVIVE
Your existing stock,
another 70,000 hours.
Submit a project. First assessment within 48 hours — free and non-binding. Available without registration in the portal.