Stop Paying to Light Up Empty Aisles: Brite’s Motion Control Lighting for Singapore Logistics Hubs
- Secrene Neo
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
For Singpore businesses managing warehouses and manufacturing plans, every cent of operational expenditure counts. While you've likely upgraded to LED High Bay lighting for core energy savings, there's one area still draining your budget: lighting empty aisles and storage zones.
Storage aisles are only actively occupied for a small fraction of the workday. Yet, legacy LED systems keep those lights running at 100% brightness, 24/7. That is energy and costs wastage right there.
Brite's answer is not just a light fixture; it’s an automated savings system. Our Motion Control High-Bay LED solutions are specifically designed to synchronise between lighting output with human activity, transforming lighting from a fixed cost into a dynamic utility.
The Problem: Low Occupancy, High Energy Bills
Logistics facilities have a unique operational pattern:
Zone | Activity Level | Current Lighting Status (Without Control) |
Aisles/Racking | Low (Used intermittently by forklifts/pickers) | 100% Turned On |
Bulk Storage | Very Low (Used only for retrieval/stocking) | 100% Turned On |
Loading Bays/BOH | Intermittent (Activity peaks and dips) | 100% Turned On |
The result: You are spending up to 70% of your lighting energy budget to illuminate empty air.
💡The Brite Solution: Intelligent Motion Control Adaptive Lighting
Brite’s motion-controlled fixtures employ a smarter strategy than a simple ON/OFF switch. We use advanced, integrated Microwave Sensors (superior to older PIR technology) for more accurate detection through racking and in high-ceiling environments.
Here is how it works:
Detection (100% Brightness): A forklift or staff member enters the aisle. The light instantly powers up to 100% brightness, providing full, safe illumination as required by Singapore WSH (Workplace Safety and Health) standards. The brightness maintains at 100% as long as there is movement detected in the detection zone.
Standby (Dimmed): Once movement stops for a pre-set time, the light doesn't switch off; it automatically dims down to the pre-set levels. This ensures that there enough ambient safety light for CCTV monitoring and ensuring a smooth, instant transition back to 100% when new motion is detected. Crucially, this saves up to 80% of energy during the long standby period.
So how fast can you achieve ROI?
The most compelling reason for motion control lighting for your industrial space is the Return on Investment (ROI). Here's an example using a sample asile calculation:
Parameter | Traditional LED (Turned on 24/7) | BRITE Motion Sensor LED High Bay Lights |
Fixture Wattage | 200W High-Bay | 200W High-Bay |
Usage in Hours | 24 hours/day | 24 hours/day |
Effective Annual Run Time @ 100% | 8,760 hours | ~2,628 hours (30% estimated occupancy) |
Effective Annual Run Time @ 20% | N/A | ~6,132 hours (70% estimated standby) |
Annual KWH Consumption (per fixture) | 1,752 kWh | 789 kWh (Calculated with 20% dimming) |
Annual Energy Savings (per fixture) | 0 kWh | 963 kWh (Approx. 55% reduction) |
By multiplying the annual savings per fixture by the number of fixtures in your low-occupancy areas, the total financial savings are substantial. This calculation often delivers an ROI of under 18 months, even when factoring in the slightly higher initial cost of the integrated sensor technology.
Beyond Savings: The Operational Benefits
Enhanced Safety: Eliminating the flicker or delay associated with old ON/OFF systems especially with the hold metal halide bulbs. Our instant-on feature at 100% brightness ensures workers and forklift operators always have full visibility exactly when needed.
Extended Lifespan: By reducing the total number of hours the fixture runs at 100% power, you significantly reduce heat stress on the LED chips and drivers. This extends the calendar life of your commercial lighting, further reducing your maintenance costs.
Simplified Compliance: Automated controls are a key component of modern energy efficiency mandates and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, supporting goals like the BCA Green Mark scheme.
Ready to #ExperienceTheBriteDifference?
Our Brite team has helped many industrial, commercial and manufacturing facilities reduce their energy saving by atleast 70% - 80%, and we are confident that our energy saving solution can do the same for your space too. Contact our team at 6753 9553 or enquiry@brite.sg for a customised ROI calculation and site proposal for your site today!
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