Case Study – JCB Blue Planet Lighting solution for energy efficient warehouse. The JCB warehouse at the world’s first logistics building to achieve an ‘outstanding’ BREEAM rating Blue Planet was speculatively developed by Gazeley and combines a highly specified logistics warehouse with cutting edge sustainable technologies - each designed to deliver significant operational cost savings to the end-user together with reduced carbon emissions.
Source: JCB press centre. Contractor TR Storage installed a 3 story mezzanine floor, to help with the efficient use of space at the North Staffordshire Warehouse. Sol Services were commissioned to install operational lighting to all three levels of the mezzanine floor. Emergency lighting was also required to conform to BS 5266-1. BS 5266-1:2011 provides recommendations and guidance on the factors that need to be considered in the design, installation, and wiring of electrical emergency escape lighting systems. It’s essential to ensure that in the event of a power failure lighting will perform to enable the safe movement of staff on the site. Whilst LED lighting is always the most energy efficient option, the correct level of lighting for operational efficiency varies. Operational efficiency is usually determined by the payback period. It’s commonly accepted that a suitable payback period is 3-5 years. For the JCB mezzanine project, the cost for installation of LED lighting was around a 10 year payback period. As a result of cost analysis, the Tufflite TFW with T5 lamps was chosen for the best operational efficiency. Tom from TR Storage comments: “We’ve work with Sol Services for many years. They are reliable and efficient; they work well to programme times and are always willing to go the extra mile.” To find out more about lighting solutions for your building contact us
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