2021 was a prolific year for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in the EU, and 2022 is shaping up to be just as productive for the EU legislature. Companies must comply with increasing obligations related to ESG and must do their best to meet requirements to have their businesses qualify as sustainable and be noticed by investors in the EU market. Additionally, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put the spotlight on energy demand for both governments and the public, increasing the pressure further. Unfortunately, we won’t solve the world’s problems in one article, but we can solve one problem: Increasing energy efficiency in petroleum station lighting and signage.
Energy efficiency is defined as the use of less energy to perform the same task or produce the same result. Energy-efficient homes and buildings use less energy to heat, cool, and run appliances and electronics, and energy-efficient manufacturing facilities use less energy to produce goods. Energy efficiency is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate change, reduce energy costs for consumers, and improve the competitiveness of businesses.
Petroleum stations and convenience stores are infamous, energy-intensive lighting operations with canopy lights and signage kept on during long hours of service ranging from early morning to late night making them costly to operate. For this reason, many global petroleum companies are making the switch to more reputable LED manufacturers like SloanLED; seeking quality lighting solutions that deliver greater energy-efficiency and return on investment as opposed to being focused solely on price point.
Low-priced LED sign lighting products use low-power LEDs driven at maximum power. This maximizes the potential brightness of the products at the expense of longevity, overdriving the LEDs for instant gratification while sacrificing sustainability and endurance. In the long term, the reliability and efficacy of these products suffer as more of the electrical energy is turned into heat rather than light. Poor efficacy is often a sign of bad design which also dramatically increases the running cost and carbon footprint of the sign and negatively affects the final products' total cost of ownership for the end user. Bad product design can also lead to potential hazards in outdoor applications in the form of water ingress/corrosion which can lead to fire despite the low voltages common in most LED systems.
Quality lighting solutions, like those offered by SloanLED, employ only the highest caliber components in order to offer a superior product with the longest lifespan. Starting with the design process, our light experts choose a suitable LED chip and decide on the brightness and drive current. Steps are then taken to ensure the maximum junction temperature of the LEDs is not compromised and that heat management within the product is sufficient to keep the LEDs running temperature within spec as allowing the LEDS to get too hot can dramatically affect performance and long-term reliability.
Many LED manufacturers use third-party short-term ingress protection tests to produce an IP rating for their products. SloanLED’s products are designed and tested to resist water ingress throughout the life of the product. Rather than simply publishing IP ratings for our products, SloanLED goes one step further with in-house rain and salt fog tests (based on a US military standard) to ensure parts perform well, both short and long term.
SloanLED offers a wide array of sign cabinet and channel letter lighting solutions. Most notably, the SloanLED Prism24 family, a complete, premium, 24 VDC LED lighting solution for small, low-profile, standard, and large channel letters. Featuring dual-die technology for over double the square footage of illumination, SloanLED Prism24 delivers industry-leading efficacy while requiring up to 30% less energy to run compared to competing products, resulting in tremendous cost and labor savings and the widest, most even spread of light.
SloanLED also offers canopy lighting solutions such as our acclaimed PDL3 MODUS which features medium (76 W) and low (36 W) field-selectable lumen output power settings, an industry-leading 10-year limited warranty, and superior efficacy up to 159 lm/W for brilliant illumination and lower energy consumption.
PDL3 MODUS is ATEX certified for use in hydrogen and petroleum fuel station canopies, and sets new standards with its slim, lightweight, 25 mm design and optimized radiation pattern. Unlike other surface mounting fixtures, L70 life rating is based on the highest brightness setting, and at the maximum ambient temperature, ensuring superior performance and reliability. This IP68-rated, surface mounting fixture is virtually maintenance-free, sealed to keep out bugs, dust, and water, and built to last.
Other canopy lighting manufacturers build drivers into the fixtures, putting stress on both the LEDs and the drivers – shortening product lifespan, and requiring excessively large heat sinks. PDL3 MODUS, with remote driver solutions, is brilliantly designed for easy installation, outstanding performance, and high reliability. PDL3 MODUS also features 1-10 V dimming, and occupancy sensor options for additional savings, dramatically reducing the cost of ownership.
SloanLED is committed to providing complete LED lighting solutions across the globe with the lowest cost of ownership, significant energy and maintenance savings, easy installation, and superior ROI. With 65 years as a leader in the industry, our products are proven and backed by the best warranties. Our high-performance sign, indoor, outdoor, refrigerated display, and spa lighting solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 brands, carried by quality sign companies, and stocked by top distributors worldwide. Headquartered in Ventura, California, with global offices in The Netherlands and China, SloanLED delivers the best LEDs and support, superior technical assistance, and unparalleled customer assistance, which is why companies who mean business choose SloanLED.
For more information on our company and products, visit SloanLED.com and meet us at UNITI expo, Stand 5C13 in Hall 5.
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