Shannon Airport reduces energy consumption by two thirds with lighting upgrade
THE Shannon Airport Group and ESB have completed a major lighting project which will see Shannon Airport's energy consumption in lighting cut by two thirds.
The project, funded through ESB’s Smart Energy Services saw the replacement of over 4,000 indoor and outdoor lights and bulbs with ultra-modern LED bulbs. The 66% reduction will see the airport’s energy consumption for lighting reduced to 442,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) from 1.37 million kWh.
The project involved upgrading existing lights across the terminal building, car parks and airside to LED lights. This included emergency lighting, office, bespoke, decorative, scene setting and lighting controls, with an aim to reduce life cycle running and maintenance costs.
Commenting on the project, Mark Reidy, Shannon Airport Maintenance Manager said: "This project has not only been transformational for energy savings but also to the visual aspect of the airport. Our passengers will see the terminal building and car park lighting is much brighter.
Ciaran Gallagher from ESB’s Smart Energy Services added: “Through energy analysis and strategic planning, we tailored a comprehensive strategy to identify further initiatives to continue building towards Shannon Airport’s targets for 2030. Our continued partnership and commitment to sustainability not only reduced Shannon Airport’s energy costs but also illuminated the path towards a greener tomorrow.”