Ciech Soda Polska
Case study Ciech Soda Polska
Luxon LED Achieves Annual Savings of Nearly 10,000 MWh for CIECH SODA in Poland by Replacing Luminaires
Luxon LED won a tender to improve energy efficiency at CIECH Soda’s plants. CIECH Soda is part of the CIECH Group, one of the largest chemical companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Over 14,000 luminaires in the sodium plants in Inowrocław and Janikowo will be replaced, reducing energy consumption by almost 10,000 MWh per year and saving over 660,000 euros. Additionally, the use of energy-efficient luminaires will reduce carbon dioxide emissions from electricity consumption by 8,000 tons of CO2 per year.
Industrial halls, office spaces, outdoor areas
Installation without interrupting work
High temperatures, dust, and rising chemical vapors
Challenges:
Dust and rising chemical vapors
High temperatures
Installation without interrupting work
Timeliness of project implementation
The industrial lighting in the halls of Janikowo and Inowrocław had to be installed while the plants were in operation. In collaboration with ControlTec Sp. z o.o., more than 14,000 LED luminaires were installed. Some of them required a different installation model from the standard procedure. The installation technicians used mountaineering techniques and wore full-face masks with chemical filters. All this was done following all safety regulations, considering both the installation technicians and the workers in the production halls. The timely execution of the project was also a crucial aspect of the investment. The modernization of the lighting proceeded according to a predetermined schedule. To monitor the progress of the work and solve ongoing technical problems on site, a completion report was signed daily, and a quantitative report on the installed luminaires was prepared.
By the end of 2021, we had completed more than 9,000 lighting system modernization projects in Poland and Europe. The modernization of Ciech Soda Polska’s plants in Janikowo and Inowrocław was undoubtedly the most impressive investment, not only because of the scale of the challenge but also because of its results. Within six months, more than 14,000 luminaires were replaced at the two locations, leading to annual savings of about 10,000 MWh and a reduction of approximately 8,000 tons of CO2. The investment was part of the Ciech Group’s ESG strategy and met its sustainability goals, but given current energy prices, it was also an opportunity for cost optimization
Michał Wyborski
Commercial Director at Luxon LED
Lighting design concept
In the industrial halls of CIECH Soda Polska, the production of chemical products dominates. These are challenging areas, including high temperatures, dust, and rising chemical vapors, which posed a challenge in planning the new lighting system. The new LED lamps had to be resistant to these conditions. To this end, we conducted a detailed audit before the design, considering all relevant aspects of the lighting modernization. Based on this, a work plan was developed in collaboration with the investor, also taking into account the most demanding areas of production activity.
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Scope of Cooperation:
Lighting audit
Lighting design concept
LED luminaires
Installation
This is one of the largest industrial lighting modernization projects in Poland, with over 14,000 luminaires replaced. This investment included the renewal of lighting in the production halls as well as new light sources in the offices and outdoor areas of the two plants.
Various types of LED luminaires were installed for this purpose, including Industrial LED, Edge LED, and Cordoba LED. The implementation was supervised by four site managers with 16 installation teams. Lower energy consumption, increased safety, and better working conditions are ensured by a well-designed industrial LED lighting system, which was preceded by an audit. LED lamps are a good step into the future if you want to reduce your lighting costs.
Implementation effects
Installed LED luminaires
Annual energy savings
10-year warranty on luminaires
The primary purpose of the lighting modernization was cost savings through the use of LED luminaires, which are part of the comprehensive action plan of the CIECH Group. This is indirectly related to reducing carbon dioxide emissions into the air and is directly linked to our ESG strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Tomasz Molenda
CEO at CIECH Soda Polska
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