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Thorn Lighting has supplied exterior luminaires to Munster Technological University Kerry (MTUK), reducing its external energy consumption and costs by over 50% while creating a warmer and more inviting ambience on campus. After a successful interior and emergency lighting upgrade, MTUK sought to upgrade the existing street and building surround lighting in line with its Green Campus Mission aimed at minimising its environmental impact. The objective of the exterior lighting upgrade was to decrease energy consumption and carbon footprint while enhancing lighting aesthetics, using 3000K colour temperature for car park lighting and 4000K against the buildings. Dark Sky-approved 3000K Isaro Pro streetlights in the car parks deliver exceptional efficiency and minimise the impact of artificial light on the environment. Decorative D-CO LED luminaires including Piazza, Eyekon, Katona and Leo have reduced the environmental footprint of the campus while adding visual interest and safety enhancements. Strategic lighting temperature selections have optimised visibility and ambience, cultivating a warm, inviting atmosphere MUNSTER CAMPUS CUTS ENERGY CONSUMPTION WITH LIGHTING UPGRADE
Using 3000K colour temperature for car park lighting and 4000K against the buildings, visibility and ambience have been optimised.
conducive to community and engagement among students, staff and visitors. Thorn Lighting’s LED luminaires have halved annual external energy consumption from 105,308 to 53,106kWh and reduced CO2 emissions from 35,561 to 17,163kg. With a payback period of less than 4.5 years and enduring benefits, MTUK’s investment in Thorn Lighting’s solutions has illuminated the path to a brighter, greener future. www.thornlighting.co.uk
Ventol Ireland, a new company established and managed by Derek McKeever, has officially opened its doors on January 2, 2025. It will operate as part of the larger Ventol UK group, bringing a dedicated focus on the fire and safety sector. With over 30 years of experience in the life safety arena and 15 years of active involvement with both the IS3217 Emergency Lighting and IS3218 Fire Alarm standards, Derek is well-positioned to provide expert support to customers across the entire life safety industry. His vision is to offer equal support to both the project and wholesale markets, ensuring all customers receive the attention and service they need. To support this new venture, Derek has secured distribution rights to an extensive range of leading wholesale/ project-compatible product brands including: VENTOL GROUP LAUNCHES A DEDICATED FIRE & SAFETY DIVISION IN IRELAND
Derek McKeever, Founder & Manager, Ventol Ireland.
• Hispec domestic detection devices • FFE fire alarm beam systems • CTEC life safety products • Patol linear heat cable systems • Securiton, one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of fire alarm aspiration systems “We are committed to collaborating with businesses in the electrical and fire safety industries, providing innovative solutions and expert support tailored to their needs,” said Derek. “We look forward to working with you and supporting your business in achieving the highest standards of life safety.”
“We are committed to collaborating with
The new Ventol Ireland office will operate from the Sandyford Industrial Estate in Dublin. www.ventol.ie businesses in the electrical and fire safety industries, providing innovative solutions and expert support tailored to their needs,”
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