Before

Challenge:

To provide even lighting and energy reduction capabilities throughout the 525,701 gross sq. ft. of lower level exhibit space while maintaining the fixture quantity and spacing in accordance with California seismic rules and regulations.  The goal is to optimize operating costs while reducing the carbon footprint.  It is imperative to have efficient and speedy recovery of electrical power in the event of a power failure. 

Replace old HID fixtures with a wattage of 1065w and a startup time of 20 minutes with the Light Corporation Semaphore T56 356w fluorescent instant start fixture.

Solution:

The test bed proved to exceed expectations at the San Diego Convention Center. The installation of the Kanepi System and 1183 Semaphore T56 energy efficient fluorescent fixtures enabled the SDCC to reduce exhibit hall lighting energy consumption by approximately 44%. The new lighting has reduced mercury inventory by 91%, extended lamp life, has low lumen depreciation, instant start-up and re-strike, as well as improved color rendering on the show floor.  SDCC can now wirelessly access, monitor, control and manage the lighting system via computer. The light level can be adjusted in each fixture to low, medium, high or completely off throughout the exhibit halls. The fixtures operate much cooler,reducing the cooling needs and background noise in exhibit halls.  The Semaphore fixtures were installed and the Kanepi system was commissioned just in time for the 2010 Auto show.  The system identified and offered a solution to the rising energy costs and reduced the carbon footprint through energy reduction. The energy savings during the Auto Show alone were 141,723 (Kwh).  The estimated yearly energy savings is 1,299,041(Kwh).  The estimated yearly energy saving dollars is $210,939.  Configuring lighting queues became much easier with no down time. The wireless controls can track burn hours and report any node, light group or communication failure. This system has truly established SDCC as a leader in the industry.