Lighting

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Efficient lighting - photo sensor controls

The case for photo-sensor controls Movement- and photo-sensors, timers and other smart technology can be used to adjust lighting to conditions outside, when you are away, and to manage overall operating hours. Photo-sensors, mounted inside or outside, monitor natural lighting conditions, and...
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Energy efficient lighting - Condensed fluorescent lamps

Efficient lighting… the case for condensed fluorescents It may seem obvious, but sometimes the simplest solutions can make a big different in the short-term. Replacing lamps usually takes no special skills and yields immediate results. For example, think about changing to 14 W condensed fluorescent...
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Systematic training is part of Hettich's environmental management system

Thinking green from day one Environmental awareness-training decreases energy consumption by 80 kWh per tonne of output Training covers a range of subjects including energy management, waste management, water and chemicals Hettich ČR, k.s. in the Czech Republic is a company producing metal mounting...
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Energy savings at a dairy farm

Smarter farming saves power Audit reveals changes in equipment and practices to save energy Device for varying milking speed reduces electricity use by 20 % Heat recovery and improvements to milk chillers saves hundreds annually U Godsell & Sons is a 200-head dairy farm near Gloucester, United...
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Lighting system based on long-life fluorescent lamps and high-performance reflectors at Fibro GmbH

How innovative lighting reflects a company’s ‘green’ mood A lighting refit with much more at stake than energy savings Efficient light renders over 50 % energy savings Investment of € 631 000 saves € 126 770 pa, with payback within 5 years Fibro GmbH is a German company that has been active in the...
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Smart energy management system identifies big savings in Irish four-star hotel

Slick energy saving for Sligo Park Hotel Monitoring and investing in energy delivers € 10 053 annual cost savings Boiler and lighting upgrade saves 187 000 kWh energy and 54 000 kg CO2 emissions annually Through its SME assistance and mentoring programme, Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI)...
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Refurbishment with energy efficient lighting

Any standard lighting system combines a lamp and a luminaire. Advances in technology have significantly improved the energy efficiency and performance of today’s lighting solutions. Modernising lighting systems should be a priority refurbishment option, and offers several advantages: Increased...
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Lighting system based on LED technology at August Koopmann GmbH

Fresh light on the fine print A full lighting system refit made a big difference at August Koopmann Yearly savings of around 75 000 kWh in power, 67 % less! € 10 500 saved per year, and an ROI of 28 % August Koopmann GmbH is a medium-sized printing company which prides itself on its quality in a...