Austcor Packaging

LIGHTING  |  MANUFACTURING

Annual Savings

$76,686 + GST
471 tonnes CO2

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Problem

  • Lighting contributed 27% of the site’s electrical costs
  • The site had 296 x 400W Metal Halide High Bay Lights operating 5,500 hours per annum
  • Lighting costs in excess of $168,000 + GST per annum (inclusive of maintenance)

Solution

  • Installed 195 x 200W IEQ Induction Lights in the production areas
  • Installed 96 x 150W IEQ Induction Lights in the warehouse area (lower lux levels required)
  • Installed daylight sensing to turn off lights during the day to save additional energy
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Results

  • Increased light levels in manufacturing areas
  • No maintenance/bulb replacement for 10 years
  • Annual electricity savings of 444 MWh/pa
  • Reduction in electrical consumption by 56%
  • NSW Government Funding – ESC’s of $103,000 + GST
  • Carbon savings – 471 Tonnes/pa