Lighting controllers help to make your lighting more efficient.
For the best energy efficiency from your lights, you need effective lighting controls. 
 
Businesses, architects and lighting designers are all looking for opportunities to reduce carbon emissions. 

Lighting and sustainability 

Lighting is responsible for around 15% of electricity used around the world. Even small improvements can make a big difference. Advanced lighting controls and wireless systems allow you to make exact real time adjustments to your lighting. 
 

Five energy saving lighting solutions 

Movement and daylight sensors mean you won’t waste energy on lighting when spaces aren’t in use or there’s enough daylight. 
 
Dimmers can help you make sure lighting is tailored to need to reduce waste. 
 
Bluetooth connection allows you to control lighting in a large space without additional wiring. 
 
Wi-Fi smart lighting allows users to control lighting easily via smartphones and voice assistants. 
 
Cloud-enabled internet of things (IoT) systems allow you to monitor information about energy use remotely. You can even use artificial intelligence (AI) to adjust lighting to save energy and provide comfortable light levels. 
 

Why choose LEDs? 

Light emitting diodes or LEDs are the modern replacements for halogen lights. They are long-lasting, efficient and versatile. You can now buy LED bulbs for almost any size or type of light fitting. 
 
LEDs are more efficient than alternatives such as compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). CFLs were the first energy efficient alternative to traditional lightbulbs and used around 70% to 80% less electricity. LEDs are now even more efficient and turn on immediately at full brightness. 
 
For every traditional or halogen bulb you replace with an LED you can save between £1 and £4 per year. As LEDs are long-lasting you’ll also reduce the cost of replacements. 
 

Choosing the right LEDs 

When you choose LEDs there are several things to think about. There is a range of colours and the estimated equivalent in wattage, for example. 
 
Warm colours are ideal for spaces where people want to relax and concentrate. Cool bulbs offer a sharper light that helps for detailed activities. Daylight is closest to pure white light, which is popular with photographers as backlighting, for example. 
 
The brightness of traditional lights is defined in watts while LEDs use lumens. The more lumens the brighter the LEDs. You can also consider the energy saving potential of LEDs and whether they are dimmable. LED bulbs have an energy rating in kWh. The less kWh they use, the more efficient they are. Since 2021 lighting packaging includes an energy rating of A to G, with A as the most efficient. 
 
Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about saving money and energy with efficient LEDs and controllers. 
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