Current by GE Reduces Lighting Energy Consumption by 50 Percent across More Than 50 FCA Plants and Dealerships
March 18 2019 - 7:55AM
Business Wire
- 5 million square foot Sterling Heights
Assembly Plant is one of the largest automotive plants in the
U.S.
- LED adoption rates for the industrial
segment projected to skyrocket to 76 percent by 2020
- Wireless lighting controls are further
reducing energy spend and preparing for future IoT
capabilities
Current, powered by GE announced that its work at more than 50
FCA US LLC facilities and dealerships in North America is driving
down lighting energy costs by more than 50 percent. The largest
impact to-date has come from 18 FCA US manufacturing sites where
20,000 of Current’s Albeo* luminaires are now improving energy
efficiency, with an additional 5,000 indoor and outdoor fixtures
installed at 33 dealerships. This type of energy savings is why LED
adoption rates in industrial spaces are expected to skyrocket from
just 3 percent in 2014 to 76 percent in 2020 according to Frost
& Sullivan.1
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The automaker’s 5 million square foot Sterling Heights Assembly
Plant in Michigan is one of the largest automotive plants in the
U.S. with the technologically advanced manufacturing equipment.
Current by GE created special anti-glare lenses and extended power
supply solutions to address the scope and size of the plant.
The automotive industry has been an early adopter of intelligent
environments, investing between $4 billion and $5 billion on smart
infrastructure over the last five years. The automaker’s move to
advanced LED solutions with wireless control capabilities addresses
a need for real-time energy consumption data and flexibility. The
company also pointed to the impact on employee satisfaction,
productivity, maintenance savings and safety improvements.
“The commitment FCA US has made to sustainability at its
manufacturing sites, dealerships and throughout its supply chain is
absolutely industry leading,” said Rudy Calderon, Current by GE
General Manager of Industrial. “Looking to the future, this LED
infrastructure can serve as a digital foundation for task tuning,
enhanced employee safety and business productivity.”
Beyond their manufacturing facilities, FCA is extending its
sustainability commitment to its dealership network with 5,000
indoor and outdoor LED solutions. In addition to reducing operating
costs with energy savings, the indoor LED lighting improves the
showroom display environment and the outdoor lighting helps improve
lot security and better displays vehicles at night.
“From digital energy management systems that track real-time
consumption data and allow for plant-level analysis, to
applications that could help with common industrial tasks like
maintenance productivity and inventory management, companies like
FCA are investing in flexible technology today that will help
future-proof their operations tomorrow,” added Calderon.
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https://www.currentbyge.com/ideas/automotive-digitization-time-to-shift-focus-to-intelligent-environments
About Current, powered by GECurrent is the digital engine
for intelligent environments. A first-of-its-kind startup within
the walls of GE (NYSE: GE), Current blends advanced LED technology
with networked sensors and software to make commercial buildings,
retail stores, industrial facilities and cities more energy
efficient and productive. Backed by a broad ecosystem of technology
partners, Current is helping businesses and cities unlock hidden
value and realize the potential of their environments.
www.currentbyge.com
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Karen O’Neil, Current by GEKaren.Oneil@ge.com857-265-9113
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