LIGHTING
ILLUMINATING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
With efforts to reduce energy costs and consumption remaining a key focus for businesses, adopting technology to streamline monitoring and reduce manual intervention can significantly enhance efficiency. Here, Chris Anderson, Technical Manager at Ansell Lighting, talks about the introduction of light monitoring dashboards and the transformative impact they can have on operations and sustainability.
In today’s business landscape where reducing energy costs and sustainability targets remain a pressing concern, solutions that can provide insight and simplify energy management for facilities managers can prove to be game-changing.
Businesses across all sectors are feeling the strain of rising energy prices and tighter environmental regulations. With lighting accounting for between 20- 40% of a company’s electricity use, it is an area where substantial savings can be made - providing the right tools to monitor and control it effectively are in place.
Traditional methods of managing lighting—such as manual controls and standalone systems often result in inefficiencies and missed opportunities to save energy. However, lighting monitoring dashboards have been developed to transform this process.
These cutting-edge tools, when used alongside smart lighting systems, provide real time data on the performance and energy consumption of a building’s lighting systems. Enabling facilities managers to monitor, manage, and optimise their lighting environments like never before, these dashboards offer granular insights into how, when, and where energy is being used.
Capable of providing a comprehensive view of lighting systems across multiple buildings and estates, light monitoring dashboards make it easier than ever for facilities managers to manage site performance.
Integrated with smart lighting systems, they work by collecting data from devices across the entire lighting network. This data is then collated and displayed in a user-friendly interface to provide full visibility of the lighting infrastructure at a glance.
The benefits of this insight are immense and can vastly optimise the burden lighting maintenance and compliance has on facilities managers.
Users are able to track patterns, identify inefficiencies, and make data-driven adjustments as required. For example, businesses can pinpoint underutilised areas where lights are left on unnecessarily or assess peak usage times to adjust their schedules accordingly. This capability not only enhances energy efficiency but also reduces carbon emissions, and supports broader sustainability initiatives.
Maintenance and management procedures can also be greatly streamlined with the introduction of light
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monitoring dashboards. By providing a central hub to track the performance of all smart lighting fixtures, the need for time-consuming manual inspections is eradicated. Maintenance needs can also be detected before issues arise which can cut the workload required to upkeep lighting and minimises the risk of unexpected failures, which can be costly and disruptive.
Building safety will also be heightened with the introduction of light monitoring dashboards thanks to the real-time monitoring of emergency lighting. If any component fails, instant alerts can be provided ensuring safety standards are consistently met.
With more efficient energy use and streamlined management practices, lower operating costs will also naturally follow, supporting organisations in their cost cutting efforts.
Another huge benefit of light monitoring dashboards are that they provide a convenient central hub from which all lighting data and reports can be accessed and stored, allowing users to instantly access any information required for statutory reports and compliance audits.
Light monitoring dashboards are an indispensable tool for facilities managers looking to optimise their operations and can add significant value to organisations of any size. For businesses looking to reduce energy costs and improve operational efficiency, lighting monitoring dashboards represent a smart, forward-thinking investment. They will greatly enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of any lighting installation and support organisations to take control of their lighting use like never before.
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