Competence Area
Acting for Sustainability
Energy efficiency in lighting and sensor systems
Key messages
Improving lighting systems by switching to LED technology and integrating smart sensors can significantly reduce energy consumption, operational costs, and environmental impact, while also enhancing comfort and productivity in indoor environments.
Learning Objectives
After studying this micro-learning resource, learners will be able to:
-Understand the inefficiencies and environmental impacts of traditional lighting systems.
-Describe the advantages of LED lighting in terms of energy efficiency, lifespan, and light quality.
-Explain how smart sensors contribute to optimizing lighting energy use.
-Identify key steps in transitioning to energy-efficient lighting (including audit, design, installation, and commissioning).
-Recognize measurable savings and broader benefits associated with smart lighting implementation.
Follow-up activity
Participants could think of one action they can take this week to reduce unnecessary lighting use in their daily routine.
Instructions to introduce the topic and deliver the video/presentation/micro resource
Exploring how modern lighting technologies—particularly LED lighting and intelligent sensor systems—can drastically improve energy efficiency in buildings. It outlines common inefficiencies in traditional systems and presents practical solutions and benefits for upgrading to smarter lighting infrastructure.
Suggestions for discussions and activities after viewing the material
Participants could identify an area in their home, school, or workplace where lighting improvements could enhance energy efficiency.
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