Emerging Technologies Enable Improved Energy Efficiency and Occupant Experience

Advanced lighting control systems utilize a variety of emerging technologies including occupancy detection, daylight harvesting, scheduling automation, and integration with cloud-based analytics platforms to optimize energy usage and occupant comfort. These intelligent systems go beyond simple on/off switches by continuously monitoring and adjusting lighting based on real-time conditions and user behavior within a space. The resulting customization delivers substantial savings while enhancing building operations.

Occupancy Sensing and Daylight Harvesting

Intelligent Lighting Controls leverage technologies like passive infrared (PIR) sensors, ultrasonic detectors, and light level sensors to automatically adjust lighting based on occupancy and available daylight. Sensors monitor spaces for movement and available daylight levels near windows or skylights. If a space is unoccupied and daylight is sufficient, fixtures will be dimmed or turned off to reduce energy waste. As occupants enter, lighting adjusts seamlessly based on predefined thresholds. Daylight harvesting via automatic dimming prevents overlighting near windows while still providing acceptable illumination levels throughout work areas. Occupancy sensors can distinguish between different types of motion like walking versus stationary activity to prevent unwanted cycling of fixtures during normal work routines. Combined with scheduling features, these automation capabilities deliver substantial electricity savings versus manually operated lighting systems.

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