Daylight in logistics facilities
Daylight in logistics facilities offers several benefits that can enhance operations, efficiency, and employee well-being:
Improved Productivity: Natural light can boost mood and energy levels, leading to increased employee productivity and motivation.
Reduced Energy Costs: Utilising daylight can decrease reliance on artificial lighting, resulting in lower electricity bills.
Better Safety: Daylight enhances visibility, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries within the facility.
Enhanced Working Environment: A well-lit, naturally lit space can improve job satisfaction and reduce stress, leading to lower turnover rates.
Efficient Operations: Better visibility can streamline sorting and packing processes, improving overall operational efficiency.
Sustainability: Maximising natural light can contribute to greener building practices, aligning with sustainability goals.
Less Eye Strain: Natural light can reduce the incidence of eye strain and discomfort associated with artificial lighting.
Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal: Daylit spaces are often more visually appealing, which can improve the overall atmosphere of the facility.
Incorporating daylight effectively can lead to a healthier, more efficient logistics operation.
BREAAM and LEED
BREAAM
Our Powerdaylight daylight tubes are an ideal solution to meet BREEAM daylight requirements in distribution centers. These innovative systems efficiently channel natural light into interior spaces, reducing the need for artificial lighting and supporting energy efficiency. When integrated into the building design, Powerdaylight systems enhance employee well-being and contribute to a sustainable working environment. Using DialuxEVO, we provide detailed simulations and evidence to demonstrate compliance with daylight factor standards, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with BREEAM certification criteria.
LEED
Powerdaylight® Daylighting Tubes provide an innovative solution for sustainability by contributing to LEED certification through the USGBC. Thanks to their direct impact on sustainable design, our products can help buildings earn LEED points in several categories, including Indoor Environmental Quality, Energy and Atmosphere, and Innovation in Design.
HVAC Savings
Turning off electric lights reduces the heat that electric lights inject into building interiors. In this way, a Solatube deployment decreases energy expenses by reducing HVAC use to remove heat generated by electric light operation. Solatube tubular daylighting devices minimise solar heat gain compared to other fenestration products and reduce HVAC loads that would be needed to remove the heat from the building.
Light Energy Savings
Electric lighting accounts for a significant portion of electricity consumption in buildings across the United Kingdom. In 2021, the non-domestic building sector in England and Wales experienced a 6% increase in total electricity consumption compared to 2020, although this still represented an overall decrease of 4% from 2019 levels.
Bron:GOV.UK
Implementing energy-efficient lighting solutions is essential to reduce electricity usage and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Solatube daylighting systems offer a sustainable alternative by harnessing natural sunlight to illuminate interior spaces during daylight hours. By decreasing reliance on artificial lighting, these systems contribute to lower energy consumption and support environmental sustainability.
In addition to energy savings, Solatube systems enhance indoor environments by providing high-quality natural light, which can improve occupant well-being and productivity. Their compliance with UK building regulations and BBA certification ensures that they meet the necessary standards for performance and safety.
Turning off electric lights reduces the heat that electric lights inject into building interiors. In this way, a Solatube deployment decreases energy expenses by reducing HVAC use to remove heat generated by electric light operation. Solatube tubular daylighting devices minimise solar heat gain compared to other fenestration products and reduce HVAC loads that would be needed to remove the heat from the building.
By integrating Solatube daylighting systems, building owners and facility managers in the UK can achieve significant energy savings, reduce operational costs, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Solatube continues to innovate with groundbreaking products that increase energy efficiency and light output and were among the first innovations to receive the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label by The Solar Impulse Foundation, recognising all the effort and innovative developments it has made to become a recognised energy-efficient solution.
FM Approval
Some of our daylighting systems are certified with the prestigious FM Approval, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. This certification reflects our dedication to providing high-quality daylight solutions that comply with strict industry requirements.
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E-Mail: sbrennan@techcomlight.co.uk
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What our customers say about us
"With the daylight coming through the Solatubes, the warehouse is now much more pleasant.
You can notice the natural variations in daylight. Even when the lights are on during a dark day, the staff finds it more enjoyable to work."
"The development of this distribution hall successfully met the daylight requirements set by BREEAM-NL, thanks to the innovative daylight solutions provided by Techcomlight in the form of tubular daylighting systems."
SEGRO NetherlandsEelco Ouwerkerk"In this distribution hall, Powerdaylight systems provide natural daylight for most of the day, significantly reducing the need for artificial lighting. This sustainable solution leads to substantial energy savings while ensuring a bright and comfortable working environment."
Vortex LogisticsSander Bonsel"Despite the closed-box design of our crossdock, the innovative daylight solutions provide a pleasant and natural daylight experience. This enhances the indoor environment, creating a brighter and more comfortable workspace for all users."
De Klok LogisticsSander Bonsel"The Powerdaylight daylight systems provide a unique daylight experience in the storage areas. It also saves a lot on energy bills."
IJzerleeuwJohan van Essen"Mars acknowledges the contribution of the daylight tubes in achieving their LEED certification. The professional and skilled approach of Techcomlight ensured a sustainable and service-oriented solution."
Mars
“We have been using Solatube Daylighting Systems for over a decade and we continue to be impressed with the quality and performance."
Macy’s Distribution CenterKermit FerrerAfter successfully piloting the technology in SIPCO-1 CO2 plant one of our manufacturing facility, we looked on to our biggest distribution center as the best site for application. We installed Solatube® Daylighting Systems as one of our biggest projects in relation to green operations and have found the technology to provide us instant results and satisfaction. The resulting savings and invaluable benefits of daylight to our employees bring us a consistent sense of accomplishment.”
SIPCO- Jeddah Distribution Center (Pepsico)Prashant B. Amrutkar