Greggs Plc, the UK’s leading bakery retailer, has adopted LED light sources from Philips at its new concept store in Bromley, Kent. Compared to stores using conventional lighting, the new installation is expected to achieve a 50% saving in lighting energy consumption, with a reduction in carbon emissions of 2 tonnes per annum. The low heat output of these LED fittings will also reduce air conditioning requirements to enable further energy savings during the summer months.

 
The project is one of a range of energy-saving measures being rolled out across Greggs’ portfolio, which comprises over 1400 stores nationwide. The store uses a combination of ceiling-recessed ambient and spot-lighting, supplemented by under-shelf lighting. Ambient lighting is provided by LuxSpace 19W fixed, recessed downlighters with a colour temperature of 3000K, with accent and graphic lighting from 11W fixed and adjustable spotlight with a 20deg beam (2700K). The higher lighting levels required for work surfaces are achieved by additional eW Profile 3000K under-shelf lighting, using 4.5W, 10W and 20W fittings to suit the needs of each location.

Greggs will also benefit from a reduction in maintenance costs as the long life of the LED sources means that no re-lamping should be required through the life of the store. A further benefit is that there will be no discharge lamps to dispose of in line with the WEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive.