DESIGN & INTERIORS


IN LIGHT OF A CHANGING WORLD


James Pomphrey, Founder and Managing Director of 299 Lighting, suggests ways to seamlessly integrate a lighting upgrade to reduce energy usage and costs.


Increasing automation in technology, the importance of hygiene post-pandemic and the deepening climate crisis have advanced lighting technology design. These developments have led to wireless lighting technology becoming more widely adopted. And for good reason. It’s the most hygienic, energy-effi cient and customisable solution for your facility, allowing you to address multiple challenges.


How wireless lighting technology saves energy and money Beyond the pandemic


COVID-19 highlighted the number of common touch points in a public or workspace, which pose a risk when attempting to control the spread of germs. A light switch is one such touch point and upgrading your lighting with wireless lighting sensors is a hygienic solution.


Some control systems are activated by sensor. Others are more technologically sophisticated with control


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operated via personal devices such as phones and tablets, transferable between team members or devices as needed. All without the common touchpoint of a light switch.


Upgrading and installing wireless lighting technology may sound disruptive but in fact, it is the least invasive option. All it takes is retrofi tting a new sensor control system into an existing light fi tting. No additional cabling, drilling or trunking required.


Energy saving technology


A 2017 report by the Lighting Industry Association shows that installing a control system to ensure no unnecessary light is kept on, results in energy savings of 60% or more.


One such system is motion or passive infrared (PIR) sensors. The infrared sensor is activated by heat and movement, so lights will automatically turn off when a space is unoccupied for a period of time.


Daylight sensors also save energy. They detect prevailing light levels and will only turn on additional lights if lux


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