New high bay DALI luminaires from LEDVANCE

LEDVANCE LED lighting solutions have been installed across platforms 1 to 8 at London’s historic Kings Cross Station in a move that will significantly reduce maintenance costs and energy consumption, while future-proofing the building’s illumination systems.

The recently-completed retrofit saw numerous traditional 400W metal halide lamps replaced with LEDVANCE high bay DALI 115W 4000k luminaires with IP65 protection, fitted with high-quality aluminium reflectors.

The Victorian building is considered to be a site of national significance and even small changes to its structure require planning authority approval. While looking the same as the old lights and providing the same amount of brightness – both essential requirements – the new LEDVANCE units use much less electricity and last far longer, providing a constant luminous flux across their five-year guaranteed lifespan. Thanks to their DALI-2 certification, they can also be used with any lighting-control system that may be installed in the future at the station.

“The old lamps were failing frequently and changing them required specialist lift equipment which, for health and safety reasons, could only be used at certain times of the night when the concourse was empty,” said Stevie Young, Sales & Projects Manager, LEDVANCE Ireland. “The station needed new luminaires that were far more reliable and energy efficient, but to keep in line with the original appearance of the building they had to look the same as the old lamps.”

LEDVANCE provided full support throughout the nine-month project, including a detailed lighting design, full technical advice and ongoing aftercare. “We visited the site numerous times to discuss what we were offering and provided samples of the product for approval,” continues Stevie. “We’ve even supplied voltage meters so the customer can carry out tests on site in case of any issue. This was a very successful installation, and everyone is really pleased with the results.”

In total over 160 high bay DALI 155W, 4000K LEDs and reflectors have been installed across eight platforms at the station, providing energy savings of up to 60% compared to conventional high bay luminaires. LEDVANCE high bay solutions are an ideal replacement for luminaires with mercury vapour or metal halide lamps as they offer the flexibility of being dimmable and can switch on and off instantly. This also allows savings to be realised through daylight and occupancydependent operation.

This benefit is also ideal for warehouses, logistics halls and many other industrial applications, including high ceiling environments such as shopping malls, airports, transport stations and commercial buildings. In addition to the much lower energy consumption, LEDVANCE high bay LEDs need replacing less frequently and this too leads to maintenance cost savings.

LEDVANCE lighting solutions come in environment-friendly cardboard packaging with all relevant product information immediately visible on the outside of the box.

Contact: Stevie Young, Stevie Young, Sales & Projects Manager, LEDVANCE Ireland. T: 086 600 1291; E: s.young@ledvance.com

S&P at ISH 2023

ISH is perhaps Europe’s premier industry showcase as it represents the largest gathering of building services engineering companies and personnel in the world. As a leading global player in the market, it was fitting that S&P had one of the largest stands at the recent ISH 2023.

Soler & Palau – World leaders in ventilation and air movement

Soler & Palau was established just over 60 years ago by Edward Soler and Josep Palau, both of whom had a vision and determination to produce innovative, quality-driven ventilation solutions. Initially the focus was on industrial and commercial applications but, as time went on, the scope was broadened to also include residential ventilation solutions. That pioneering philosophy became the S&P hallmark and to date it has developed a comprehensive product range of over 10,000 products and related accessories. The company is a recognised world leader in ventilation and air movement and has unrivalled expertise in research, design, development and manufacturing.

The portfolio is expansive and all embracing, catering for virtually every commercial, industrial and residential requirement, all of which incorporate advanced technologies and deliver the optimum indoor environment via energy efficient, low carbon solutions. All also meet vigorous product quality and health and safety standards.

While global in outlook, S&P understands the bespoke requirements and regulations for each country, and has developed specific product ranges to meet the local market needs of the many countries it operates in. Its factories across Europe, Asia and America produce almost five million units a year with an S&P product being installed somewhere in the world every seven seconds. It has a strong presence in 100 countries over five continents and production and logistics centres, along with commercial subsidiaries, in 33 countries. Organic growth and acquisitions have driven global expansion within the S&P Group, including Ferrari industrial fan technology, Brofer fans and grills, Pluggit fans and Envirovent UK.

S&P Residential

S&P, Pluggit and Envirovent have been the innovation drivers in Europe for living space ventilation, with heat recovery, central extract systems and decentralised systems being the focus for energy efficiency and indoor air quality in Ireland and the world. The selection of solutions offered by the S&P group is unprecedented. The many years of development by each of these companies has created the ability to service any requirement and preference, with all ventilation solutions and variations on offer.

“We are an ‘every solution’ provider,” says Tristan Healy, Manging Director at S&P Ventilation Ireland.

“We are currently working through a very exciting time for the ventilation industry in Ireland, the importance of good indoor air quality has been established amongst the construction industry, and it is our responsibility to share and advise on the many options available to service it. Our tag line, ‘expert advice, sensible solutions’ describes our ability to offer bespoke solutions depending on the project needs and wants with regard to energy efficiency, project type and budget, and our growth within the Irish market demonstrates the increasing demand for options.”