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Lighting—especially high-bay systems running across large facilities—can contribute significantly to this peak demand. Upgrading to LED reduces the power required for lighting, which lowers the overall load on the system. This can reduce peak demand levels, particularly when lighting operates alongside heavy machinery, HVAC systems, or production equipment. When combined with controls (e.g. motion sensors, scheduling) or paired with battery storage , LED upgrades can further reduce or manage demand peaks.
Key points
What this means in practice.
- Reduces total electrical load from lighting
- Lowers peak demand (kW) recorded by utilities
- Helps reduce demand charge components on bills
- Most effective in large, high-load facilities
- Additional impact when combined with controls
- Can be integrated with battery storage for peak management
When this applies
Best-fit environments.
- Manufacturing and industrial facilities
- Warehouses and distribution centres
- Sites with demand-based electricity tariffs
- Facilities with high lighting and equipment loads
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