VEC Conglomerate - Energy Efficiency Retrofit (Completed Jan 2011)
Ciall Energy Saving won the public tender for design and installation of the VEC Conglomerate's EERF Lighting Works. The contract involved the design of a lighting upgrade and installation in 9 Schools in Counties Monaghan, Louth, Meath and Kildare. Kildare VEC managed the project for the Conglomerate.
The Schools varied in size and age so a number of different technologies were utilised. These included occupancy sensors in classrooms, new T5 fittings in classrooms and corridors, induction lighting in gym's and large halls, absence detectors in offices and small classrooms and a number of other control features.
We were on very tight timescale as works had to be completed by the end of November in order to be eligible for the SEAI's EERF Grant. Works started over the Halloween mid-term break, but much of the works had to be carried out during term time and after hours, so Health & Safety was of utmost importance.
Real World calculations and adjustments were carried out in the months following the completion date.The projected savings from this project amounted to a reduction of 231,053kWh of electricity or over 125tonnes of Co2 per year.
Expeditors Ireland - Warehouse Lighting Retrofit (Completed Dec 2010)
Ciall Energy Saving upgraded the lighting in Expeditors Dublin Airport Warehouse facility from 400W Metal Halide High Bay fittings to a 4x55W Soft Start, Day Light & Occupancy Controlled Fitting utilising lux sensitive Microwave Sensors. This ensured that the light fittings in the warehouse are only on when it's dark enough and when there is movement below.
The Total number of fittings was reduced from 215 to 152, this coupled with the Occupancy and Daylight sensing means massive energy savings for Expeditors. The fittings were mounted at a height of 15m. All works had to be carried out while the warehouse was open for the busy Christmas period.
IBM - Damastown, Co. Dublin - Lighting Upgrades (July 2010)
Further to our Consultancy works in 2009, IBM contracted Ciall Energy Saving to carry out a portion of the works identified in the 2009 survey.
The Works selected for the project were Lighting Automation in the "Plenum Area" of Building 6 and T5 Adaptors and timed lighting in part of the manufacturing floor. The lighting in two of the large car parks were also adapted to induction lighting, including a specially designed network of occupancy sensors ensuring the lighting in the car park was only on when people were in the car park.
All Works were completed on-time and on-budget. IBM are currently planning future energy upgrades.
Dublin City University (Completed Jan 2010)
Ciall Energy Saving surveyed, designed and installed energy saving technologies in 5 buildings throughout the DCU Campus. The project was in an effort to reduce DCU's Carbon Footprint as per the goal of the e3 Project - "To reduce carbon emissions in our buildings by 10% by 2010."
The buildings involved in this project were The LIRC (Library), Computer Applications Building, Multi-Storey Car Park, Henry Grattan Building and the Old Larkfield Residences Block.
We utilised a vast number of technologies in each building ranging from Power Conditioning to T5 Adaption to Automation & Control processors. Ciall Secured a SEEEP grant from Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) for this project, which covered 60% of the overall cost for the University.
The savings from this project amounted to a reduction of 374,850kWh of electricity or over 200 tonnes of Co2 per year. The Return on Investment (ROI) was just 17months (Excluding Grant Contribution) Click here to download a case study compiled from this project (3.7MB).
Independent Express Cargo (Completed December 2009)
Ciall Energy Saving surveyed, designed and installed lighting energy saving technologies in Independent Express Cargo in Dublin.
We utilised 3 different technologies on the site - Power Conditioning, Induction Lighting (High Bays & Outdoor Flood Lights) & LED High Bays. We retro-fitted induction lamps and ballasts into the floodlights in order to cut down on wasted fittings. Ciall Secured a SEEEP grant from Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) for this project, which covered 35% of the overall cost for the client.
The savings from this project amounted to a reduction of 132,972kWh of electricity or over 70 tonnes of Co2 per year. The Return on Investment (ROI) was just 18months (Including Grant Contribution) Click here to download a case study compiled from this project (2.4MB).
IBM - Damastown, Co. Dublin - Consultancy (November 2009)
Ciall Energy Saving was contracted by IBM Damastown to carry out a survey and audit of their lighting throughout the Campus in Damastown. The audit covered 6 buildings ranging from offices to manufacturing and assembly floors. The external car park lighting was also included in the audit.
The purpose of the final report was to quantify the savings possible and to estimate the cost of achieving these savings and hence the payback period of the project. Ciall were asked to work to a deadline and delivered the final report on-time.
IBM are now scheduling a list of works recommended in the Ciall report and will begin implementing these changes over the coming months.
Fingal County Council Insulation Upgrades (2007 - 2010)
Ciall in conjunction with our parent company McKeon Construction successfully completed insulation & ventilation upgrades of over 2,000 Fingal County Council houses throughout North County Dublin.
Works included the upgrade of attic insulation, including Fibre Glass Insulation, pipe and tank insulation and the installation of roof ventilation. The upgrades also included installation of electric fans in all bathrooms and kitchens in these houses.
The works were carried out by three teams (2 Insulation teams & 1 Electrical team) each completing up to four houses per day. The project was managed by Denis Kealy our Insulation specialist and all installs were co-ordinated via our head office in Lispopple.
Roganstown Golf & Country Club (March 2009)
Ciall carried out a full Energy Survey of lighting use in Roganstown Golf & Country Club. The main areas of concern were the Restaurant, Kitchen, Staff Areas and Leisure Centre. After implementing a range of energy saving techniques and technologies, Roganstown expect to save approx. €6,000 + VAT each year in these areas alone.
See our News Item on this Installation.
