Lighting Systems Articles
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The Growing Role of Energy Efficiency in Public Administration
Historically, the role of the Public Administration has been to drive, promote, support and create a framework in which companies contribute their knowledge and experience in the different sectors, enabling citizens to improve their well-being every day and to be able to count on a multitude of services that perfectly cover their needs. Nowadays, there is a clear change of priorities in society ...
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Web Development Trends: Powering a Sustainable Digital Future
Every action we take online, from browsing a webpage to streaming a video, consumes energy. Yet, how often do we consider the real-world implications of our digital interactions? In this article, we'll explain the connection between EMS and web development trends, explore how energy-conscious web design takes root, the critical role of performance optimisation for energy efficiency, the emerging ...
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How Much Does A Street Light Cost To Run?
Introduction: Street lighting ensures safety, brightens our cities and towns after dark, and promotes mobility for walkers and automobiles. Streetlights are important, yet their economic roots are commonly overlooked. How much does a street light cost to run? View more of various elements that determine streetlight costs so you can understand the economics of this vital urban feature. How Much ...
By LUXIFIC
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What is sub metering?
Measurement refers to the activity of achieving uniform units and accurate, reliable values. Measuring involves defining and converting measurement units. The transfer of quantitative values and the measures, procedures, and legal systems that must be adopted to ensure their uniformity. The measuring instruments we use in our daily lives need to be calibrated by a professional authority before ...
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Lighting the Way: Energy Savings in Retail [Woodie’s Case Study]
At a time of escalating environmental concerns and rapidly changing consumer preferences, industries around the world are being forced to re-evaluate their practices and adopt sustainable approaches. Among them, the retail sector has become a crucial focal point for energy management and conservation efforts. This article looks at the dynamic landscape of energy management and conservation in ...
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Bathroom Renovation: Tips and Tricks
If you plan to renovate your bathroom, you might be wondering where to start and how to avoid common pitfalls. Here are some tips and tricks to help you achieve your dream bathroom without breaking the bank or compromising on quality. However, before we proceed let's think about what is needed for bathroom renovation. what are the fixtures that can we add value to our bathroom? and when is the ...
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Building Automation Systems and their impact on Energy Consumption
Building automation systems (BAS) are becoming increasingly prevalent in commercial and industrial facilities, allowing for more efficient and effective management of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, and security. One of the key benefits of BAS is their potential to reduce energy consumption and costs, making them an important tool in the effort to promote sustainability and combat ...
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Powering Efficiency: Effective Energy Management in Facilities
Effective energy management is a crucial aspect of facility management that holds the key to unlocking significant cost savings, enhancing sustainability, and minimising environmental impact. By implementing strategic energy management practices, facilities can optimise their energy consumption, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to a greener future. In this week’s article, we ...
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The Comprehensive Guide to Lead-Acid Batteries: Powering the World
Lead-acid batteries have been a fundamental energy storage technology for over a century, revolutionizing various industries and applications. From automobiles to backup power systems, lead-acid batteries remain a reliable and cost-effective solution. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of lead-acid batteries, exploring their history, construction, working ...
By Olsen Power
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Building for a Sustainable Future: The Role of IoT and Smart Technologies in Facilities Management
The pandemic and what followed have further highlighted the importance of smart buildings and the need for remote management capabilities. In this context, building managers and owners need to stay updated with the latest smart technologies and innovations to remain relevant in the competitive facilities industry. This article will explore how smart technologies, IoT, and efficiency evolution ...
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Reducing Energy Costs in the industrial sector [WEBINAR]
We are pleased to announce our upcoming webinar where our experts discuss consumption and savings in the industrial sector to help you identify areas of improvement and opportunities, using real-life examples. Hosted by our team of energy experts, the webinar will take place on Wednesday the 4th of May at 11 am (10 am). As you know, the industrial sector plays a vital role in the economy of any ...
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The State of Energy Management in 2022 [Report]
Last December, we asked you to participate in our Energy Management survey and more than 250 of you responded favourably! The survey was aimed at companies directly related to energy, such as ESCOs or energy suppliers, but also at companies from other sectors such as the tertiary sector or facility management. The results were analysed and synthesised to give an overview of the opinion of all ...
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Solar powered electric fence
The power of the sun's energy is that it's far-reaching. And with today's solar technologies, even rural areas can have access to electricity. However, it's not just large properties that can take advantage of a solar-powered electric fence. Home gardeners can reap the benefits too! Read on to see if this clean energy alternative is right for you. What is a solar-powered electric fence? A ...
By Lumin
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Energy Efficiency in Shops: what Measures to put in place
It was a sweltering summer, and so was the energy news! Have you noticed that the topic of energy saving is currently at the heart of all conversations? Energy efficiency, new regulations, decrees or energy saving measures...No matter what type of media you visit, you can't miss it. The time has come to reduce our energy consumption. Individuals, companies and local authorities are all being ...
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Why solar power and what are its environmental benefits ?
Solar energy is abundant, accessible and affordable Enough sunlight reaches the earth in one hour to power the world for an entire year. Unlike the substantial resources and capital needed to extract and burn fossil fuels, anyone can purchase and install solar panels to take advantage of this abundance of sunlight. Best of all, solar generates significant long-term savings on electricity bills. ...
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5 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs in Manufacturing
Manufacturing businesses across Europe are striving to reduce their energy usage and costs as they continue to rise, affecting bottom lines and ROI. The planet is also negatively affected by industrial energy use, responsible for 26% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. In the UK, the sector is said to consume 17% of the total country’s energy demand. With Brexit, some challenges in ...
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Intelligent street light products
Street lighting is an essential public facility in people's daily lives, traditional LED has not been able to meet the demand for large-scale power saving; and manual control, street light inspection is also a labor-intensive task. More efficient management tools and energy-saving solutions have become the focus of management.Intelligent street lighting management system, the implementation of ...
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Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Las Arenas [Case Study]
The retail sector is undergoing numerous changes to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings, being more sustainable and convenient for the consumer. Balancing these factors is not always easy. The comfort of the employees who spend hours in the shop has to be taken into account, as well as the comfort of the customers who come in and out during the day. In addition, generalised energy ...
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How to choose the best communication method in the IoT?
- May 27, 2022 - With the innovation and development of science and technology, now is the era of the Internet, but also the era of the IoT. The following describes the relationship between the two from several aspects.The Internet refers to the method of connecting computer networks to each other, which can also be called "network interconnection". On this basis, a global Internet covering the ...
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Are Tiny MicroLEDs the Next Big Thing for Displays?
KLA is proud to be part of the most significant technological breakthroughs that help create the devices and ideas that transform our current life and shape our future. One of the latest emerging trends is a renewed focus on microLED technology. What is a microLED, and why is the industry focusing on this technology? As the name suggests, a microLED, or µLED, is a light-emitting diode ...
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