Kelly’s warehouse in Luton was struggling with hefty monthly energy bills ranging from £3,000 to £5,000. Powercor’s detailed investigation pinpointed that the excessive costs were due to outdated high-pressure 400W high bay lighting systems that consumed a constant 22.79 KW, costing the facility £6.83 per hour with lights continuously on and no lighting controls in place.

To address this inefficiency, Powercor installed the state-of-the-art Signify Philips Lighting technology, Interact. This solution features high bay lighting equipped with mesh network controls, allowing for seamless integration using existing lighting feeds while introducing robust wireless control among luminaires.

The transformative upgrade included setting up daylight harvesting and proximity detection, which intelligently activates lighting only when forklifts are operating in the aisles. This smart system groups luminaires to ensure that lights turn on and off automatically, optimising energy use and significantly reducing costs. The early results are showing more than a 76% reduction in energy usage, with consumption dropping from 22.79KW to just 5.4KW when unoccupied.

This project not only slashed energy costs but also enhanced lighting quality and safety conditions, demonstrating Powercor’s commitment to delivering valuable and sustainable solutions. Kelly’s Storage now enjoys improved operational efficiency and substantial financial savings.