ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 27 Glamox ‒ Energy prices and energy consumption is top of mind for everyone right now, and new legislation is pushing the change from traditional light sources to LED. Thankfully, modern technology offers innovative solutions like monitoring and light management systems, and Glamox can help provide a solution that is beneficial for both the environment and your energy bill. Glamox - Spotlight on energy saving What is the RoHS Directive? The RoHS directive - Short for Restriction of Hazardous Substances - is part of the EUs goal to phase out unnecessary toxic chemicals that are harmful to the environment and to public health. The consequence is that light sources containing high levels of mercury will be banned, and many buildings will need to upgrade their lighting installation. A ban on mercury in light sources Light sources containing high levels of mercury have been found to have a signi cant negative environmental impact. Hence, the EU wants to phase them out through new restrictions and legislation. As a consequence, many tonnes of this toxic chemical element will no longer be polluting the environment. While some light sources have already been banned, the widely used T5 and T8 light sources will soon also become obsolete. How much can you save? Glamox have an Energy Saving Calculator on its website. This calculates the payback time when investing in an LED installation or an LED installation with control, versus an existing installation with conventional light sources. For more information go to www.glamox.ie Same goal, different approach There is a huge amount of LED lights available on the market today, with various characteristics and quality, made by a number of different suppliers. Therefore, it can be dif cult to nd the right solution that will not compromise on quality and still be cost ef cient. That’s why Glamox have listed the best approaches for a successful LED upgrade below. Refit Solutions Glamox re t solutions are designed to replace existing conventional luminaires with LED luminaires. Simply by using the same footprint for mounting, you won’t need to rebuild, create new cut-outs or screw holes. A perfect t that will save you time and money on the upgrade. LED kits The most ef cient upgrade to LED. Just change the gear tray with all components included without touching existing cabling or luminaire housing. This allows you to quickly and easily perform an upgrade, while keeping the warranty and making sure the luminaire is compliant with the new technology for years to come. LED luminaires You can select from a wide range of energy-ef cient LED luminaires for all application areas. Working closely with clients, Glamox want to make sure you get the right solution for your project. Moreover, they can offer light planning and energy calculation. Maximise your energy savings By upgrading existing light installation to ef cient and smart luminaires and systems you can reduce your energy used on light by up to 90%. Lower energy consumption is not only economical, but it also translates to less waste and less pollution. Light Management Systems for the future The importance of sustainable lighting installations is widely acknowledged, and a light management system (LMS) will allow you to optimise the use of arti cial light where and when it is needed. Smart sensors and monitoring features allow you to increase energy savings, extending the lighting installation’s lifetime. They also reduce maintenance costs as well as the carbon footprint. Focusing on people’s needs, lighting solutions can be tailored to accommodate different tasks and purposes, improve the wellbeing of occupants and compensate for lacking natural light.
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