17 Sep 2014
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Energy Efficient Warehouse Lighting: Miniclipper One Year On
Miniclipper installed energy efficient warehouse lighting from Chalmor. An 89% reduction in energy consumption was achieved, saving £52,207 per year and providing a 1.1 year return on investment.
In 2012, Miniclipper expanded into a new high bay warehouse s in Leighton Buzzard. The 1970’s warehouse was dark, dusty and inefficient, Miniclipper sought to better the working environment and improve energy efficiency.
Amid three suppliers, Chalmor’s proposal was selected both for best value and attention to detail.
Miniclipper’s MD Peter Masters stated “It was clear from the start that Chalmor understood the commercial objectives and the operational requirements and sought to trim efficiency wherever possible.”
Chalmor installed T5 lighting, providing long lasting, high lumen output – ensuring appropriate light levels and minimal maintenance in a warehouse which reaches 12.5m height in some areas. Daylight sensors were used to save energy where natural light from skylights was sufficient. Occupancy sensors were installed over aisles to make savings when individual aisles were not in use. Controls were also installed in the foyer, offices and meeting rooms. The aim was to reduce lighting waste throughout the building, without compromising on comfort and productivity.
