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Hanstholm School, Denmark

  • Hanstholm School, Denmark
  • Hanstholm School, Denmark
  • Hanstholm School, Denmark
  • Lamp efficacy

    Lamp efficacy

    Ensuring the lamp efficiently converts electricity into light (lm/W).

  • Ballast classification

    Ballast classification

    Controlling the electricity supply to the lamp (Energy Efficiency Index).

  • Luminaire distribution

    Luminaire distribution

    Controlling light emission using optics which bend and shape the light to the correct location.

  • System efficacy

    System efficacy

    Combining optical and thermal control within the luminaire (luminaire lm/W).

  • Presence/absence detection

    Presence/absence detection

    Presence: Lights automatically turn on/off with movement. Absence: Lights automatically turn off and must be manually switched on.

  • Daylight detection

    Daylight detection

    Artificial lighting which responds to the natural light conditions.

  • Constant illuminance

    Constant illuminance

    A function designed to produce correct light levels for the duration of the maintenance period.

  • Task-scene setting

    Task-scene setting

    Allowing the user to set scenes and adapt the lighting to different tasks.

  • Timed off

    Timed off

    Automatic cut-off can be installed to turn all lights off during unoccupied hours.

  • Task lighting

    Task lighting

    Lighting task areas with the correct amount of light.

  • Zoning of lighting

    Zoning of lighting

    Lighting is zoned according to area use.

  • Maintenance schedule

    Maintenance schedule

    Maintenance must be performed in response to product age, performance and environment.

  • Waste light

    Waste light

    Eliminating waste light which does not hit the intended target.

  • Reflectance

    Reflectance

    Taking advantage of light which is reflected from the surface within the space.

  • Visible smart metering

    Visible smart metering

    Results of actions can be quickly seen as increased or decreased energy use to encourage responsible energy consumption.

Thorn slashes energy costs for Thisted Kommune with 70% saving

With 5 million Danish kroner (£0.6m; €0.7m) dedicated to energy saving solutions the municipality of Thisted Kommune is serious about sustainability. And, Thorn is doing all it can to help.

Pictured here is part of Hanstholm School in northern Denmark where Base LED 650 downlights have cut energy requirements by about 70%.

The frames of ageing fluorescent fittings were easily conveted to accept a back plate complete with two LED downlights. Replacing twin 36W tubes in each light point, the Base LEDs have substantially reduced electrical consumption, from 90 to 24 circuit watts per unit, whilst still maintaining the same lighting levels.

Lasting 50,000 hours, the downlights also require less frequent maintenance. In addition the benefits of a warmer colour with better colour rendering can be brought to the classroom. Little wonder that John Nicolajsen, Hanstholm's headmaster, is so pleased.

"Both students and teachers have noticed changes, although it is only now, when darkness is pressing that we really enjoy more light. And I am convinced that the light is important for both learning and well-being at school." he says.