According to British media reports, over 13,000 sensors used in a warehouse by a retailer in Hertfordshire in the east of England have slashed energy costs.

The warehouse of some 46,000 square meters for storing the clothes of a fashion brand is equipped with about 3,600 programmable dimmable sensors for controlling the background lighting, while another 10,000 switch sensors are the lighting equipment for the distribution staff.

The distribution center consists of two areas: one area for boxed items and the other for hanging clothes. Over 13,600 lighting devices have been installed.

These lamps feature high-output COB LED and Osram drivers with polycarbonate diffuser of rated IP54.

Having four power levels of 40W, 50W, 60W and 80W, these lighting fixtures 1500mm long feature up to 9600 lumen, color temperature of 4000K, and color rendering index of RA80.

The two warehouses are also equipped with upwards of 2,600 emergency lighting LED, and a rapid emergency system.

In addition to lighting, the project has ancillary electrical engineering, including sound reinforcement systems and firefighting and smoke detection systems. The total cost of the project is in excess of 16 million pounds.

As LED technology advances, lamps in warehouses can enable intelligent management, in addition to the function of lighting.

Last year, Signify announced the installation of Interact Industry at Pilkington Automotive’s new warehouse in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

It is reported that through the Interact Industry software, Pilkington Automotive is able to analyze all the data collected by smart sensors equipped in the lighting system and harness the data to improve the warehouse and process layout. For example, the warehouse can operate more efficiently by using the data on the change in the space use over time. The system also enhances the energy efficiency of the warehouse and achieves more sustainable operation.