How to Optimise Light Efficiency for your Commercial Space

For facility managers and properties, every detail counts towards reaching your KPI of operational success. One often overlooked detail is lighting. Optimising light output is crucial not just for enhancing a space's look, but also for boosting energy efficiency, increasing productivity, and promoting sustainability and most importantly: significant cost savings.

1. Understanding Light Efficiency

Light efficiency is about how well a lighting system converts electrical energy into visible light. Key factors include:

• Lumens per watt (lm/w): This measures how much light is produced for each watt of electricity consumed. For example, LED bulbs can produce 80-100 lumens per watt, while traditional incandescent bulbs only provide about 10-17 lumens per watt. So don't just look at the watt to determine how efficient your lighting is, look at the lumen at the lumens/watt ratio.

  
  

• Light distribution: Effective light distribution ensures that every corner of a space is well-lit without waste. Having too many lights clustered at a single location, which might not need this level of brightness, is a waste of energy consumption and brightness.

  
  

It's important to assess light output requirements based on the specific activities in different areas. Areas such as offices will need higher brightness than storage sections. For this guideline, you can refer to Singapore Standards 531 (SS531) on the recommended lighting levels for the various activities.

2. Choosing the Right Lighting Fixtures

To optimize efficiency, choosing the right lighting fixtures is a strategic decision that goes beyond simple aesthetics.

• For industrial and storage spaces like carparks and warehouses, our BRITE T8 motion-sensor LED tubes or BRITE Smart Linear LED LIghts are the gold standard, offering high durability and automatic energy savings in high-ceiling or high-traffic areas.
  

• In transitional zones like staircases, the choice between T8 tubes, smart linear lights, or our BRITE Bulkhead LED Lights with Motion Sensor ensures you have the right impact resistance and light spread for safety.
  

• For front-of-house areas like lift lobbies and common corridors, our BRITE LED Downlights provide a sleek, recessed look that maintains a premium atmosphere while utilizing built-in intelligence to dim or switch off when vacant.

By matching the specific fixture type to the unique demands of each zone, facility managers can ensure maximum light delivery with minimum power waste.

3. Utilising Smart Lighting Technologies

Smart lighting systems bring innovative control over lighting. These systems can be programmed to adjust based on time or occupancy.

For example, motion sensors can turn lights on only when spaces are occupied, reducing energy waste by up to 80%. Additionally, dimmable fixtures provide refined control over light intensity, allowing businesses to meet varying lighting needs throughout the day while minimising excess energy use.

Wrapping Up

Improving light efficiency in your commercial space is one of the simplest ways to make everyday operations run more smoothly. The right lighting can lower energy costs, create a more comfortable environment, and support the long-term performance of your facility.

We understand that many businesses today are also looking to reduce their environmental impact without disrupting operations. That’s where we come in. With a lighting strategy tailored by our lighting experts for your needs, your facility can operate more efficiently today and stay ready for the future.

Reach out today for a free lighting audit, and let’s work together to find a smarter, more energy-efficient solution that truly works for your space.

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