Success Story: Harrods Aviation Cuts 62.5 % Energy with Hytronik Dual-Sense™ sensors

A plug-and-play solution that boosted light levels by 20 %, eliminated failures and halved energy consumption.

Harrods Aviation in Luton was plagued by frequent failures of its 240 W luminaires, driving up maintenance costs and slowing operations. To deliver reliable, uniform and fully autonomous lighting, Low Energy Designs installed SunSHINE 4 fixtures fitted with our Dual-Sense™ HIM32-C-L1 sensor—ensuring an optimal environment with zero manual intervention.

THE CHALLENGE

Maintain reliability amid vibrations and airflow: Prevent false triggers and malfunctions in the hangar.

Achieve 800–1,200 lux uniformly: Ensure optimal visibility across the entire workspace.

Implement dynamic control: Automatically adjust lighting based on occupancy and natural light levels.

Dramatically reduce energy consumption: Deliver at least a 62.5 % saving and 57.3 % less CO₂.

Prove long-term ROI and support: Attain a 2.98× return on investment and provide a 5-year warranty.

THE SOLUTION

Hytronik Dual-Sense™ HIM32-C-L1 Sensor Integrated into every SunSHINE 4, this IP65-rated sensor combines microwave and PIR detection (up to 15 m) to respond only to human presence.

Automatic Daylight Harvesting The sensor measures natural light and dims or boosts LED output to maintain the target lux level without manual adjustment.

Plug-and-Play Setup with HRC-11 Define switch-on thresholds, dimming curves and lighting scenes in minutes via IR remote—no software or control panels required.

Fully Distributed Control Each luminaire operates independently, eliminating gateways and enabling future expansions without extra infrastructure.

THE RESULTS

• +20 % increase in light levels, consistently delivering 800–1 200 lux.

• 62.5 % annual energy cost savings.

• 57.3 % annual CO₂ reduction, significantly lowering environmental impact.

• 2.98× ROI, demonstrating rapid investment recovery.

• 5-year warranty, ensuring minimal maintenance concerns.

• Enhanced safety & productivity, thanks to daylight-white illumination that reduces eye strain and improves staff wellbeing.

HOW HARRODS AVIATION ACHIEVED 62.5 % ENERGY SAVINGS IN AN AVIATION HANGAR WITH HYTRONIK DUAL-SENSE™ SENSORS

Hytronik products used at Harrods Aviation by Low Energy Designs

HIM32-C-L1 HF+PIR Highbay | Daylight harvest | Clamp mount+Circular lenses

HRC-11 Sensor remote controller | Diverse function | White color

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HOW HARRODS AVIATION ACHIEVED 62.5 % ENERGY SAVINGS IN AN AVIATION HANGAR WITH HYTRONIK DUAL-SENSE™ SENSORS

A plug-and-play solution that boosted light levels by 20 %, eliminated failures and halved energy consumption.

Hytronik products used at Harrods Aviation by Low Energy Designs

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