How to decide whether to convert to T5 with LED high bay light?
There is a lot of talk about converting industrial high bay lighting to something more energy efficient. It seems that everyone is interested in LEDs, but when they hear the cost of switching to LED lighting, they are not ready to invest. Here are some facts to help you make an informed decision.
First, if you're still using 400-watt metal halide HID lighting in your facility, it's definitely time to make a change. The opportunity to switch to T5 lighting has existed for years and can save you 50% of your profits today! You'll get more light and significantly reduce your lighting energy bill.
Your other option is to go straight from HID lighting to LED high bay light fixtures. LED high bay lights can save nearly 70% in energy and require little to no luminaire maintenance.
From a labor perspective, converting to T5 or LED fixtures costs the same to install. Since LED high bay lights are typically rated for 60,000-70,000 hours of operation, your LED option will have a higher upfront cost, but more savings in energy savings and ongoing maintenance costs in the long run.
Remember, whether you choose to convert to T5 or LED high bay, if you operate more than one shift, your return on investment will always be shorter as your upfront installation costs are the same, but you will save 2 - 3 with one shift operation In comparison, the energy is multiple.
Due to the higher cost of retrofitting LED high bays, only a slightly longer return on investment is usually achieved when greater energy savings are factored in.
For comparison: A facility with 100 high bay luminaires converted from metal halide to four lamp T5 luminaires would have a 2 year ROI for two shift operation after accounting for installation costs.
Converting the same two-shift facility to 100 LED 16,000 lumen high-bay fixtures each would have a payback period of 2.4 years due to higher fixture costs as well as greater annual energy savings.
In conclusion, if you see lighting as an investment and don't plan to move out of your facility in the next few years, LEDs are likely the best option for you.
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