Innovative System Can Slash Energy Used by Office Lights
Katie Cordrey — June 13, 2010 — Eco
References: aduratech & e360.yale.edu
San Francisco-based Adura Technologies has developed wireless light monitoring and energy management solutions that can cut office building energy use by forty percent or more. Smart grid technology manages office lighting taking many variables into account.
The system can output carbon footprint data by cubicle or room and is able to monitor outlets and provide wireless light monitoring. Since U.S. businesses spend more than $33 billion annually on lighting, the electrical use cost savings could be huge.
Photo Credit: caribb
The system can output carbon footprint data by cubicle or room and is able to monitor outlets and provide wireless light monitoring. Since U.S. businesses spend more than $33 billion annually on lighting, the electrical use cost savings could be huge.
Photo Credit: caribb
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Light Monitoring - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the energy management sector by utilizing wireless technology to monitor and optimize office lighting.
2. Smart Grid Technology - Disruptive innovation potential in the development of smart grid systems that can efficiently manage and control office lighting to reduce energy consumption.
3. Carbon Footprint Monitoring - Create disruptive solutions in carbon footprint monitoring by utilizing wireless light monitoring systems to track energy usage at the cubicle or room level.
Industry Implications
1. Energy Management - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the energy management industry by providing wireless light monitoring solutions to help businesses reduce energy consumption and lower costs.
2. Smart Lighting Solutions - Disruptive innovation potential in the development of smart lighting solutions that incorporate wireless monitoring technology to optimize energy use in office buildings.
3. Sustainable Technology - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sustainable technology industry by creating wireless light monitoring systems that can accurately track and reduce carbon footprint in commercial spaces.
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