Luceco helps school minimise energy bills with LED lighting

Luceco lighting has recently taken a Salford school from high-cost fluorescence to low-cost, energy-efficient LED lighting.

Working with contractors, Senate Mech Ltd, Luceco planned and designed a full lighting redesign for Albion Academy in Salford, replacing the original fluorescent lighting with future-proof LED lighting.

Choosing LED lighting in schools has been shown to have multiple benefits including reducing visual discomfort, fatigue, and headaches, as well as increasing focus and productivity. Unlike fluorescent lighting, LEDs provide a more uniform distribution of light, minimising glare on screens which in turn helps prevent eyestrain and makes students more comfortable in the classroom environment.

Luceco chose to install a range of suspended and recessed LED lighting throughout the school, including lights from the LuxPanel, Platinum and Elara Bay ranges. The flagship LuxPanel Extra uses backlit LED panels mounted to the modules to the back of the panel’s body, allowing direct downward distribution. The direct light means there is no requirement for a Light Guide Plate (LGP), allowing the panel to offer increased performance and balanced light distribution. They are soft glowing panels that gently illuminate the space whilst offering an ideal level of light for working in classroom spaces.

Platinum Surface, Platinum Downlight and Elara Bay LEDs were also used in the corridors and communal spaces due to their easy installation and sleek finish.

Julie Ward, Site Manager at Albion Academy, said: “Replacing the lighting in the school has made a huge difference as we’re already saving money and being more energy efficient. One of our school values is ambition, demanding a successful future for our students and striving to be the best version of ourselves. This is a value that we not only share with the people in our building but the building itself and creating a better space for our students will help them achieve their goals.”

Andy Whalley, Luceco Project Manager, said: “Transforming the lighting in Albion Academy from outdated fluorescent tubing to modern LED lighting not only provides a better environment for staff and students, but also makes the school more energy efficient and will save them a lot more money in the long run.

“Using Luceco LEDs which have been designed for quick and easy installation means that replacing lighting can be done efficiently to minimise disruption whilst delivering the best results.”