How much can you save by replacing 400W metal halide luminaires?
The following table shows the main energy-saving alternatives for high-bay and low-bay ‘metal halide’ lighting.[1]
An EcoSmart Electrician or lighting professional can tell you which of the following are the best options for your organisation.
| Alternative lighting |
Estimated lifespan of new lighting |
Estimated running cost reduction [2] |
| New 320W pulse-start metal halide luminaire | 32,000 hours | 20–30% |
| New 300W induction lamp luminaire | 60,000 hours | 30–40% |
| New 210W LED luminaire [3] | 50,000 hours | 40–54% |
Mbantua Gallery, NT
The Mbantua Gallery in Alice Springs replaced 70 metal halide 150W shop lighters with 40W LED shop lighters. The capital cost was $9,236 and the payback is $5,595 per year. Over the 35,000 hours lifespan of the LED lights, they will save tens of thousands of dollars in energy bills.[4]
- 1. A more detailed version of this table is available on page 69 of the NSW OEH ‘Energy Saver Energy Efficient Lighting Technology Report’
- 2. This is dependent on the quality of lighting that you buy.
- 3. This is the recommended option in the NSW OEH ‘Energy Efficient Lighting Technology Report‘.
- 4. UNKNOWN TO SOURCE