TfGM replaced the traditional lighting at Hyde bus station with LED lighting in order to trial this new technology before rolling it out to other sites. Twelve days staff time was necessary to specify, procure, install and commission the system. These staff resources were higher than normal, due to this being the first LED scheme TfGM had undertaken. Some time was required to learn about the technology, meet with suppliers, etc.
Based on a comparison between 2010 and 2011, the total energy consumption was reduced by 20% (31,000 kWh) and total costs savings amount to €9,650. TfGM’s trial of LED lighting has been so successful that TfGM has decided to progressively replace the lighting in all stations.
Fig. 33 – Energy savings with LED lighting at Hyde bus station in Manchester
| Technical data | |
|---|---|
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Investment costs (€) |
€ 35,000 |
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Staff resources (days) |
12 days |
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Energy savings (%) |
20% |
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Annual energy savings (kWh) |
31,000 kWh |
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Annual CO2 savings (TCO2) |
16 TCO2 |
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Annual cost savings (€) |
€3,650 in energy use + estimated €6,000 in maintenance |
|
Payback time (years) |
3.7 years |
Based on a comparison between 2010 and 2011, the total energy consumption was reduced by 20% (31,000 kWh) and total costs savings amount to €9,650. TfGM’s trial of LED lighting has been so successful that TfGM has decided to progressively replace the lighting in all stations.
Fig. 33 – Energy savings with LED lighting at Hyde bus station in Manchester