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When London City Bond moved into their 162,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art warehouse facility, they wanted a cutting-edge lighting solution that would maximise efficiency, enhance safety, and support their long-term sustainability goals. ECO UK Group was selected to design and install a comprehensive lighting system, including the latest LED high bay technology, busbar distribution, and emergency lighting. The result was a future-proof, energy-efficient lighting system tailored to the specific needs of the new facility, positioning London City Bond at the forefront of operational efficiency and sustainability.
Challenges:
Since this was a new build, London City Bond required a lighting system that could deliver on several fronts:
- Energy Efficiency from the Ground Up: With no existing infrastructure, London City Bond needed a lighting system that would align with their long-term energy efficiency goals while providing optimal brightness across the expansive warehouse space.
- Large-Scale Warehouse Requirements: The size and height of the 162,000 sq. ft. warehouse presented a unique challenge in ensuring uniform lighting throughout, particularly in areas requiring focused task lighting.
- Safety Compliance: As a large facility, the warehouse needed to comply with stringent safety regulations, including the installation of a robust emergency lighting system.
- Flexible Power Distribution: To accommodate the diverse power needs of the warehouse, a highly adaptable and reliable power distribution system was required, allowing flexibility for any future modifications or expansions.
ECO UK Group’s Solution:
To meet these challenges, ECO UK Group designed and installed a fully integrated lighting solution that included their innovative Pegasus LED high bay lights, a busbar power distribution system, and an emergency lighting system.
The solution was engineered to maximise operational efficiency while minimising energy consumption and environmental impact.
- Pegasus LED High Bay Lighting Installation: The new warehouse was fitted with ECO UK Group’s Pegasus high bay LED lighting system, known for its superior performance and energy efficiency. Available in multiple wattages and beam angles, the Pegasus system was custom designed to ensure optimal lighting across the large open spaces and targeted areas within the warehouse, such as loading docks and storage aisles.
The LED high bays offered the perfect balance of power and efficiency, ensuring that even the highest sections of the warehouse received consistent, high-quality light.
Busbar Power Distribution System: Recognising the need for flexibility in a facility of this size, ECO UK Group installed a busbar system for power distribution throughout the warehouse. This system provided a flexible, modular approach to electrical distribution, allowing power to be easily rerouted or expanded as operational needs evolved. The busbar installation ensured efficient power delivery to the lighting and other equipment while offering scalability for future expansions.
- Emergency Lighting System: Safety was a key concern for London City Bond, and ECO UK Group addressed this by installing a emergency lighting system throughout the warehouse facility, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and offering peace of mind.
- Turnkey Installation Services: ECO UK Group managed the entire project from start to finish. Their team of in-house experts, including electricians, engineers, and project managers, ensured that the installation was smooth, efficient, and completed on time. The ability to offer turnkey installation services set ECO UK Group apart from other providers, as they handled everything from the initial design to the final commissioning, providing London City Bond with a single point of contact throughout the process.
Innovations in LED Lighting Technology:
ECO UK Group’s installation leveraged the latest advancements in LED lighting technology, ensuring that London City Bond’s new warehouse would benefit from the most efficient and high-performing lighting systems available:
- High Luminous Efficacy: The Pegasus high bay LEDs provided an exceptionally high luminous efficacy, exceeding 160 lumens per watt. This level of performance ensured that the vast warehouse space was illuminated uniformly, improving visibility and safety for workers, while consuming less energy than traditional lighting solutions.
- Customisable Beam Angles: The ability to choose from multiple beam angles allowed for precise lighting placement, ensuring that every corner of the facility was adequately lit. For example, narrower beams were installed in aisles to focus on racking systems, while wider beams illuminated open areas, reducing shadows and improving overall visibility.
- Flicker-Free Lighting: The high-quality LED system ensured flicker-free operation, reducing eye strain for employees working long shifts and providing a better overall working environment.
- Motion Sensor Integration: The system also included PIR motion sensors that adjusted light output based on occupancy, ensuring that energy was only used when and where it was needed. This smart lighting control added another layer of energy efficiency to the overall system.
Sustainability Benefits:
ECO UK Group is committed to providing energy-efficient, sustainable solutions, and the installation at London City Biond’s new facility delivered significant environmental benefits:
- Energy Savings: The switch to LED lighting, combined with smart lighting controls, would reduce energy consumption by up to 70% compared to traditional lighting solutions. This reduction translates into substantial cost savings and a smaller carbon footprint for London City Bond.
- Reduced Carbon Footprint: By minimising energy consumption, the new lighting system significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions, helping London City Bond meet its sustainability targets. The estimated reduction in CO2 emissions is 67,125kg annually, making a meaningful contribution to global sustainability efforts.
- Longer Lifespan, Less Waste: The long lifespan of LED lights means fewer replacements, reducing waste and the environmental impact of disposal. This was an important consideration for London City Bond as part of their commitment to sustainability and waste reduction.
- Non-Toxic Materials: Pegasus LED lights are free from hazardous materials like mercury, making them safer for both the environment and the workforce.
London City Bond
“From the first point of contact and through the whole installation process, the Ecolighting team has been efficient, supportive and produced an excellent end result. Because of our experience this time, we will certainly consider switching the lighting in some of our other warehouses, especially as the price was so competitive and has proved to be well worth the money we invested.”
Vaughan Bendall, Project Manager at London City Bond
Conclusion:
By choosing ECO UK Group, London City Bond invested in a future-proof lighting and electrical system that provides maximum efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. With the installation of advanced LED high bay lighting, a flexible busbar system, and an emergency lighting system, the new 162,000 sq. ft. warehouse is now equipped to meet the challenges of modern operations while significantly reducing its environmental impact.
For more information on how ECO UK Group can tailor an energy-efficient solution for your business, contact us today. Our team is ready to design and install a system that enhances both performance and sustainability.
