Carbon Emissions Reductions

Carbon Dioxide and other greenhouse gases are emitted in the generation of electricity. Depending on the generation method, differing amounts of CO₂ are emitted – see graph below

For every kWh generated within a Coal Fired Power Station, almost 1 kg of CO₂ is emitted into the atmosphere.

In the UK, we have a combination of Coal, Gas, Nuclear, Wind and other generating methods. This gives an average of 0.43kg of CO₂ emitted in the generation of every kWh.

Let’s consider the simple example of a 400W High Bay HID light fitting found in their 100,000s in warehouses and factories across the UK and the rest of the world. Not only does each 400W light fitting cost approximately £380 per year* to run, but it also is responsible for the emission of 1.7 tonnes of CO₂ per annum.

In order generate the same emissions as that one light fitting in a typical family car, you would need to drive 14,000 km per year!

New technology lighting solutions can deliver 60% to 80% savings in warehouse and other industrial facilities. It is clear therefore that by reducing electrical energy usage and hence the need to generate that power, CO₂ emissions can be reduced accordingly.

Many organisations can meet their corporate environmental commitments through the implementation of easily identifiable projects in enabling more efficient lighting, production, heating and other systems.

_{* (light fitting burning 24/7 at 9p p/kWh)}