ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 55 Industry News Swords Pavilion shopping centre wins top prize at SEAI Energy Awards The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced the winners of the 2024 SEAI Energy Awards. There were 113 submissions, which collectively reduced energy consumption by 23%, saving more than €60 million in energy spend. SEAI’s annual awards recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations that are demonstrating what is possible in our energy transition and are deserved exemplars for their peers and wider society. Swords Pavilions Zero Team secured the top prize, ‘Energy Team of the Year’ The top prize, Energy Team of the Year, was awarded to Swords Pavilions Zero Team. The well-known Dublin shopping centre has implemented several projects, reducing energy consumption by almost two thirds and is on track to meet its 2030 Net Zero Carbon targets. The shopping centre removed gas from all landlord operations last year, resulting in 250 less tonnes of CO2 emissions. The team also implemented natural ventilation, solar PV, LED lighting upgrades, and gas boiler replacements. These upgrades have resulted in a 70% reduction in landlord emissions over the last five years. You can find out more about the remarkable and innovative projects of the SEAI Energy Award Winners 2024 on the SEAI website. www.seai.ie LightingEurope Publishes a Guidance on the Use of Lighting Product Standards in Europe This document provides guidance and information on the use of various standards—including EN standards, harmonised EN standards, OJEU-listed harmonised EN standards, and non-EN standards—within the European Union, the European Economic Area, the European Free Trade Association, and the European Customs Union. It also addresses UK-designated standards applicable in the United Kingdom. Selecting the appropriate standards is crucial for manufacturers when preparing and maintaining their technical files and Declarations of Conformity to place products on the market. This document outlines the different options available, allowing manufacturers to decide which standards to follow. Additionally, it serves as a useful resource for Market Surveillance Authorities, providing guidance on assessing product conformity based on the manufacturer's chosen approach. Standards serve as essential benchmarks for industry, consumers, and regulatory authorities to evaluate key aspects such as product safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), performance, and quality. Many European Union (EU) Directives—such as the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMCD), and Radio Equipment Directive (RED)— as well as their equivalent UK Regulations, refer to harmonised EN standards. These standards, listed in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and UK-designated standards listings, provide a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the relevant Directives and Regulations. www.lightingeurope.org
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