The Client
Greene King is the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, with over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.
The Brief
SaveMoneyCutCarbon was tasked with finding a solution for an LED lighting retrofit at the Greene King distribution centre in Abingdon, Oxfordshire that would deliver much improved lighting in all areas together with measurable energy savings and reduced maintenance costs.
The Solution
The large distribution centre had inefficient and ageing lighting across all areas (pictured below) and the constantly shifting volumes of product being stored meant that the quality and coverage of light needed to be at the highest standard.
The SaveMoneyCutCarbon Consultancy Sales team conducted an extensive technical survey and produced a detailed lighting design with comprehensive costings as part of an investment-ready proposal to provide the solid business case for LED upgrade.
With the detailed report, Greene King was confident of meeting its goals and commissioned the LED project.
The experienced SaveMoneyCutCarbon team installed 97 Thorn HiPak Pro LED high bay fittings (104W) in the warehouse and chilled room areas (see pictures below). At the same time, it fixed energy monitoring equipment to provide accurate data on electricity savings.
It worked closely with the distribution centre management to carry out any adjustments needed to ensure the optimum quality of light with extra high bays and repositioning.
The installation team also fitted LED panels with Lutron smart controls in the main office to maximise energy savings. LED panels were also fitted in other offices and the reception area with LED tubes installed in the distribution areas.
A major benefit of quality LED lighting is their long working life with a decade or more of sustained use that further reduces operational costs through less need for maintenance.
Challenges
The lighting in the warehouse areas was complex to design as the stacks of kegs continually varied in height, meaning that light distribution changed as the overall positioning of products shifted. The team modified the design and positioning to optimise the light quality after initial installation.
Savings
- Energy costs reduced by 72.3%
- ROI in 2.29 years
- Savings of £14,797 p.a.
- Carbon emissions cuts by more than 72%
- Improved & consistent lighting in all areas
- Reduced maintenance costs.
Annual Savings
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14,797
£ saved
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72%
tonnes
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2.3
years payback