You’re starting an energy management project. What LED lighting products are the most user-friendly?

Who is the user? What is the purpose of the retrofit? Answer to these questions will determine which specks and features you need. Controls? Temperature? Consumption? Weather resistance? IP address? Motion sensor? All these questions MUST be answered before tubes, bulbs and strips are even considered. Lighting for a parking lot calls for max lux per W. Lighting for design office calls for correct colour temperature.

1. LED bulbs account for over 80% of the residential lighting market in the US (2023) AND THE Global market expected to reach $52.5 billion by 2025 (Statista). The Most popular are A-bulbs, BR30s, and PAR30s (Statista, 2020). 2. LED tubes : Primarily used in commercial and industrial settings, with a market value expected to reach $17.2 billion by 2025 (Statista). T8 and T5 tubes are the most common types. 3. Led Panels: Growing segment, with a market value expected to reach $21.8 billion by 2025 (Statista). Popular in offices, schools, and retail spaces. 4. LED Strips: Versatile and rapidly growing segment, with a market value expected to reach $16 billion by 2025 (Statista). Used for decorative, accent, and task lighting.

Needs to be the right shape for the right hole. The product lifecycle needs to outlive the warranty inclusive of installations costs. Roi needs to be reduced by implementing the correct controls package or philosophy.

When tasked with an Energy Management Project and at the lighting retrofit stage, low cost and low tech generally yield greater results. For the purposes of "user-friendliness" I would highly advise against any WiFi or Bluetooth enabled. The best results do require some ground work from the user as others have pointed out. Specification such as wattage, color, purpose of the old bulbs will play into the correct selection of new bulbs. Having this information will arm the user in purchasing the best drop in solution for any application. Cavalier implementation of any technology can have unwanted results which impact the "user-friendliness" of any item.

Must be new and must be as to regulations and manufacturers instructions. Bs7671 the installer should have experience. Most general electricians may not have the skills to understand optics or controls.

Efficient LED lighting goes beyond the product itself; its installation method plays a crucial role in maximizing energy savings and optimizing performance. Studies by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) show that proper installation can boost LED lighting efficiency by up to 25%.

Mesh is the way forward in the controls world. It provides maximum flexibility with not much downside. Many companies from Silvair prolojik and casambi offer these solutions

The Selection of the right controls solution can be quite daunting when you look at a project however rigs can be simplified if you standardise on the protocol used and give yourself flexibility. For me the only standard whether wired or wireless for commercial controls is IEC 62386 otherwise known as DALI. The DALI-2 standard covers wired devices and provides for the standardisation of input devices such as sensors and switches under Part 103. In addition you have enhanced data on the operation of the driver or emergency invertor as well as power logging. Wireless is covered by DALI+ and is based on Thread, sensors , drivers and other input devices are covered by DALI+.

The best option is the customization, the synchronized way of usage. It can be useful in wider range as per different requirements.

LED lighting would benefit from a shifting ability from ultraviolet to infrared. Based on local sunrise/set. This would benefit human sleep patterns but also assist plants and our fellow living beings to operate within their evolved duty cycles of use. I would expect an increase of productivity in nature if we stopped trying to override established processes. This is already evident where red shift lighting is retained in areas with Bat populations due to the reduction of interference from higher frequency lighting. My feeling is lighting has developed for "identification" rather than practical use such as navigation over the last 14 years or so.

I do a few LED failure investigations from a Power Quality perceptive. A provider/Installer should consider to a PQ audit prior to project start. A proper pq audit would identify PQ issues that would impact warranty. For example, If you found the background VTHD was too high, You could protect yourself from claims against warranty by stating guidelines that protect you and your customer. Your customers will appreciate as you may identify a much bigger issue for them.

LED lights are best option for improving lux levels ( luck=lumens/m2) Lux level is a measuring unit for the lumens. LED with proper refactor will give you more lumens with less wattage which means you have good lighting with less power. Currently most of the buildings are installed with LED lights with retrofit or replaced with new LED lights. Therefore I will consider for a survey to understand the impact before even I consider for any investment in this regard. In a commercial building we can consider 40% for lighting load so plan your investment based on your ROI.

Top 3 Most Used LED Street Lighting Types: 1.LED Street Cobras: These high-powered fixtures directly replace traditional cobra head lights, offering superior energy savings (up to 80%) and longer lifespan (50,000+ hours). They are ideal for major roads, highways, and large areas. 2. ED Shoebox Lights: Sleek and efficient, these fixtures are widely used for residential streets, walkways, and parking lots. They offer even light distribution and lower power consumption compared to cobras. 3.LED Wall Packs: Mounted on walls, these lights illuminate pedestrian pathways, building exteriors, and parking lots with excellent efficiency and directional control. They are popular for security and aesthetic purposes.