Basements of buildings require 24×7 lighting for safety & security. The recommended lighting power density is 3.0 watts per Sqm of floor area. Given the large size of basements, This will translate into huge electricity bill month after month. To reduce electricity cost, many property managers reduce the recommended 3.0 watt load per Sqm by switching off lamps or removing lamps. This is a dangerous practice as it compromises on safety & security making basements unholy places.
How To Maintain a Basement Bright Without Huge Bills?
Sunlight is available free for 12 hours a day. we should make use of it. We are having an unending supply of natural light from the sun that could be utilized as the lighting system during the day to improve the visibility of the basement. Daylight Harvesting Technology is the best basement lighting idea that every commercial and industrial owner should utilize and benefit from nature.
LED Lighting Systems:
Very commonly it is observed that LED battens or LED tube lights are used for basement lighting. The drivers used for these lamps are not designed for 24×7 operation. So the lamps fail in one year time and will not last 50,000 hours. This calls for higher replacement cost. Skyshade’s Hybrid daylighting provides 10-12 hours of daylighting reducing the burning hours of LED lights. This reduces the failure of LED Lights and increase their life. The sensors provided detect the movement of people to switch on/off the electric lighting . This will still reduce the operation hours of LED lights by 50%.
Conclusion
The energy bill is a long-term financial challenge for any commercial building or industrial structure. Opting daylighting system or daylight harvesting technology can help save energy for a minimum 10-15 years. Be wise and spend wisely.
Want to minimize the electricity bills with increased visibility and safety in your residential, commercial or industrial basement? reach our expert team at marketing@skyshade.in or fill the contact form.
FAQs
1. Can you install a daylighting system to my Godown?
Yes, submit the contact form, one of our expert members reach you over the call and clarify the doubts.
2. How many days it takes to complete a basement lighting project?
It depends on the size of the building and lighting requirements.
3. Are you serviceable in Hyderabad?
Yes, we are serviceable to all major cities across India.
