Dec 15 2009
The promised energy efficiency and savings as a result of LED based lighting solutions is proving a reality at Morrisons’ Illingworth gasoline station and convenience market in the United Kingdom.
Station lighting incorporates LUXEON Rebel LEDs
The solution, created by Philips Lighting, demonstrates the benefits and appropriateness of LUXEON Rebel based luminaires for both internal and external applications. Most importantly, the LUXEON based solutions from Philips have enabled Morrisons to make substantial energy efficient gains without compromising performance.
The entire site at Illingworth from the canopy and the carwash to the signage and refrigeration cabinets utilizes high power, high efficacy LUXEON Rebel LEDs and Morrisons now enjoys impressive energy savings of approximately 45% across the installation.
Philips Mini 300 luminaires with LUXEON Rebel have replaced the old style 250 W metal halide fittings and by incorporating motion detection, the solution efficacy is further increased. Efficacy gains are not made at the expense of quality illumination. As Ian Jagger, Group Electrical Services & Environmental Engineering Manager, for Morrisons explains, “We wanted to ensure that within the fuel bay, the petrol pumps are clearly illuminated. Everything is visible, pumps, people, columns and cars. We were extremely impressed with the new LED lighting scheme which has illumination levels almost identical to those achieved using conventional light sources.” Indeed, a critical factor for good under canopy lighting is balancing high vertical light levels and natural color rendering to allow visitors to see information with the need not blind drivers with unwanted glare.
The signage requirements on site were realized using the revolutionary new Philips Poster Box Module 300 Series (patent pending) in all of the site’s illuminated signs. Aluminium profiles wash light across the sign and make optimal use of the light by re-cycling it in the box. LUXEON Rebel LEDs are used here as well and the result is a uniform light without the stripes usually associated with fluorescent tubes. Not only is energy consumption reduced by over 75%, the long service life of the product contributes to significantly reduced ongoing maintenance costs.
As well as having good levels of illumination across the site, it was also important to create a unified look across both the gas station and the shop itself. Reflecting consistent brand values in retail applications is particularly important, making customers feel at ease and putting them in a buying mood. After all, good lighting is key to a shop’s success, large or small. LUXEON power LED technology now enables good visual impact and significantly reduced operating costs. This is a major benefit for gas stations since they have extended hours for customer convenience placing even more demands on lighting. Travelers want to feel safe when making a late-night fuel stop. Station operators in the meantime strive to create an inviting environment that will encourage patrons to browse the station’s market before driving on.
At Illingworth, accent lighting for selected merchandise such as driving accessories and seasonal goods was achieved utilizing adjustable 10 W Spot LEDs. The long useful life of the LUXEON LED light sources means that maintenance costs are significantly reduced and no re-lamping should be required throughout the life of the store.
“We are delighted that LUXEON Rebel LEDs are enabling luminaires that deliver energy and maintenance savings without compromising the lighting solution, effectiveness or customers’ experience,” said Rick Hamburger, Director of Segment Marketing at Philips Lumileds.