Intelligent Lights Deliver More for Less
Lighting technology has seen huge innovation. We’ve seen the emergence of pioneering light sources such as LEDs and OLEDs, but also the development of intelligent control of lights. Whilst initially implemented as external components,
the logical next step is to integrate this functionality directly into the light source. Matthias Kassner, Product Marketing Director, EnOcean GmbH explains.
Intelligent lighting controls allow light to be automatically and individually adapted to changing situations and local requirements in real time. These controls were mainly implemented as external components connected to existing lighting via defined interfaces such as 0-10V or DALI. Increasingly, however, the control functionality is integrated directly into the light source, which simplifies the replacement of existing traditional lighting by an intelligent solution.
From saving effect to
legal requirements Lighting control is becoming a focus for building designers as it is an integrated part of legal regulations. With Title 24, California set new
standards for building directives. It requires, for example, that lights in unoccupied class rooms, hotels and meeting rooms automatically switch off. Such systems are required to save at least 15% of energy by adjusting the light level dynamically to the amount of available daylight or room occupancy, for example.
In Germany, the Energy Saving Regulation 2014 (EnEV 2014) makes the automation of building services a mandatory part of a building’s energy performance evaluation. It is the basis for a high-rated energy certificate, which affects a property’s value. The same applies to recognised green building certificates, such as LEED or BREEAM, where intelligent control contributes to valuable rating points.
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In the UK finally, the EU Directive for the Energy Performance of Buildings became a vital part of building regulations in a drive for greener buildings. It aims to make energy use in buildings transparent by issuing Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) as well as identifying and developing new opportunities for a reduced carbon footprint. In addressing these new regulations, building designers need to consider which networking technology and control functionalities to use.
Wireless flexibility Labour costs and installation efforts are critical factors to take into account when planning building automation. A fast return on investment (ROI) can
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