Led High Bay Lighting Calculator

LED High Bay Lighting Savings Calculator

Estimate your potential energy and maintenance savings by upgrading to LED high bay lighting.

e.g., Metal Halide, HPS fixture wattage.

Total number of high bay fixtures.

Wattage of the proposed LED replacement fixture.

Your average electricity rate.

How many hours fixtures operate daily.

How many days fixtures operate weekly.

Purchase price of one LED high bay fixture.

Labor and material cost to install one LED fixture.

Includes bulb replacement, ballast replacement, and labor for traditional fixtures.

Calculation Results:

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Traditional Lighting Annual Energy Consumption:

LED Lighting Annual Energy Consumption:

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Traditional Lighting Annual Maintenance Cost:

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Understanding LED High Bay Lighting and Its Benefits

High bay lighting refers to light fixtures used to illuminate large indoor spaces with high ceilings, typically 20 feet or higher. Common applications include warehouses, manufacturing facilities, gymnasiums, convention centers, and large retail stores. Traditionally, these spaces have relied on less efficient lighting technologies like Metal Halide (MH), High-Pressure Sodium (HPS), or fluorescent lamps.

Why Switch to LED High Bay Lighting?

The transition to LED (Light Emitting Diode) high bay lighting has become a standard for many businesses due to its significant advantages:

• Energy Efficiency: LEDs consume significantly less power than traditional high bay fixtures. For example, a 400W Metal Halide fixture can often be replaced by a 150W LED fixture, resulting in over 60% energy savings for the same or better light output.
• Longer Lifespan: LED high bays typically last 50,000 to 100,000 hours or more, compared to 10,000-20,000 hours for traditional lamps. This drastically reduces the frequency of bulb replacements.
• Reduced Maintenance Costs: With a longer lifespan, the need for frequent bulb and ballast replacements is virtually eliminated. This saves on both the cost of replacement parts and the labor involved, especially in high-ceiling environments where lifts or specialized equipment are required.
• Improved Light Quality: LEDs offer superior color rendering (CRI), providing a clearer, brighter, and more natural light that enhances visibility and safety. They also provide instant-on lighting without warm-up times.
• Environmental Benefits: LEDs contain no mercury or other hazardous materials, making them more environmentally friendly and easier to dispose of.
• Enhanced Control: Many LED high bay fixtures are compatible with dimming controls, occupancy sensors, and daylight harvesting systems, allowing for even greater energy savings and customization.

How the LED High Bay Lighting Savings Calculator Works

Our calculator helps you quantify the financial benefits of upgrading your high bay lighting system. Here's a breakdown of the inputs and what they represent:

• Current Fixture Wattage (W): The power consumption of your existing high bay lights (e.g., 400W for Metal Halide).
• Number of Fixtures: The total count of high bay lights you plan to replace.
• LED Fixture Wattage (W): The power consumption of the new LED high bay fixtures you are considering.
• Electricity Cost ($/kWh): Your average cost per kilowatt-hour for electricity, found on your utility bill.
• Operating Hours per Day & Days per Week: These inputs determine the total annual operating hours for your lighting system.
• Cost per LED Fixture ($): The purchase price of each new LED fixture.
• Installation Cost per Fixture ($): The estimated labor and material cost to install each new LED fixture.
• Annual Maintenance Cost per Traditional Fixture ($): An estimate of the yearly cost associated with maintaining one traditional fixture, including bulb replacements, ballast replacements, and labor.

Based on these inputs, the calculator provides:

• Annual Energy Savings: The money saved each year due to lower electricity consumption.
• Annual Maintenance Savings: The money saved each year by reducing or eliminating maintenance on traditional fixtures.
• Total Annual Savings: The sum of energy and maintenance savings.
• Total Project Cost: The upfront investment for purchasing and installing the new LED fixtures.
• Simple Payback Period: The time it takes for your total annual savings to cover the initial project cost.
• Annual Return on Investment (ROI): The percentage return you get on your investment each year.

Example Scenario:

Let's consider a warehouse with 50 existing 400W Metal Halide fixtures, operating 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. The electricity cost is $0.12/kWh, and annual maintenance per traditional fixture is $20. They plan to replace these with 150W LED fixtures costing $250 each, with an installation cost of $50 per fixture.

• Current Fixture Wattage: 400W
• Number of Fixtures: 50
• LED Fixture Wattage: 150W
• Electricity Cost: $0.12/kWh
• Operating Hours per Day: 12
• Operating Days per Week: 6
• Cost per LED Fixture: $250
• Installation Cost per Fixture: $50
• Annual Maintenance Cost per Traditional Fixture: $20

Plugging these values into the calculator would reveal significant annual savings and a relatively quick payback period, making the LED upgrade a financially sound decision.

Use the calculator above to see your potential savings and make an informed decision about upgrading your facility's lighting!