Solution for Efficient Lighting Control System

Abstract

Energy Saved is Energy Generated : When we save one unit of energy, it is equivalent to 3 units of energy produced. A typical 50,000 sq. ft. commercial building spends about $45,000 each year on lighting energy. Much of that money is wasted due to ineffective light control. Through optimizing electric light and daylight, Quantum can cut those costs by 60% or more while greatly improving the visual environment. Climate change and growing shortages of resources are the big challenges of our time. In addition, many countries around the world are dependent on imported energy – in the EU, for example, 50 % of energy consumed today is imported – a figure expected to reach 70 % by 2030. Efficient and sustainable energy usage is therefore an urgent necessity – fully in accordance with the motto coined by the European Commission “less is more”. Heating, cooling and lighting in residential and office buildings make up approximately 40 % of the energy consumed. The main focus of the work presented is to utilize the energy consumption of building (Home or office), taking into account various parameters such as – Fixtures, time of the day, geographical location of the building, type of load etc. The major contribution is that we can also measure the energy saved in the said duration. This work also assumes importance in today’s global scenario because energy conservation is the only course of action that can be taken to meet the energy demand (which is also overly priced), further the proposed solution improves energy efficiency of the building by ensuring the comfort conditions of the building.