SUCCESS STORY: ADVANCED LIGHTING CONTROL FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT AT CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Optimised educational lighting with a non-disruptive installation

When Hopkins Young were appointed to upgrade the electrical infrastructure at Chelmer Valley High School, they quickly engaged Hytronik UK to integrate an automated and energy-efficient lighting control system that would be implemented without disrupting academic activities.

The Challenge

Installation in an active school environment

• The modernisation had to be completed outside school hours to avoid disruption to academic activities.

• A phased approach was required to ensure a fast and structured installation.

Lighting optimisation in line with UK educational standards

• The lighting system had to comply with BB90 (Building Bulletin 90), ensuring the required illuminance levels in classrooms and corridors.

• The solution needed to integrate occupancy detection, daylight harvesting, and autonomous control.

A system adaptable to future school needs

• The school required a scalable infrastructure that could be reconfigured without major structural changes.

• The system had to allow easy maintenance and future adjustments without additional installation costs.

The Solution

To address these challenges, Hytronik provided an automated and optimised lighting control system, ensuring precise illumination, operational efficiency, and ease of installation.

• HIR28/R occupancy sensors with HA02 mounting

Calibrated to maximise visual comfort and comply with BB90.

Location: Classrooms and study areas.

Function: Detects occupancy and adjusts lighting according to natural light levels.

• HMW20 motion sensors

Configured to prevent unnecessary activations and optimise energy efficiency.

Location: Corridors and circulation areas.

Function: Activates lighting only when motion is detected, improving safety.

• QCB01 rapid connection system

Allowed phased installation during evenings and weekends, reducing intervention time.

Location: Installed throughout the luminaire and sensor network.

Function: Organises luminaires and sensors into plug-and-play modules for quick and clean integration.

• Immediate product availability Hytronik’s products were readily available with no waiting times, ensuring project timelines were met without delays.

Results

• Installation completed without disrupting school activities: Thanks to the modular system design, Hopkins Young executed the project in non-intrusive phases, completing the installation seamlessly.

• Full compliance with UK regulations: Precise sensor and luminaire calibration ensured the lighting met BB90 standards, guaranteeing comfort and safety in every space.

• Optimised energy consumption: Autonomous presence detection and daylight harvesting significantly reduced electricity use, ensuring efficient lighting management.

• Increased operational efficiency for school staff: Teachers and maintenance teams no longer need to manage lighting manually. The system adapts automatically to activity levels, requiring no staff intervention.

• Future-ready infrastructure: Unlike closed systems, the solution enables sensor and luminaire reconfiguration, allowing for layout adjustments without the need for additional installations.

• Competitive advantage for Hopkins Young The deployment of an advanced, scalable, and non-disruptive solution positioned Hopkins Young as a leading contractor, capable of delivering high-performance lighting technology with minimal operational impact.