Exploring Smart Lighting Solutions in Retail Applications for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
As the retail sector continues to pursue fresh approaches toward improved customer experience and operational efficacy, smart lighting forms an increasingly relevant part of this equation. Recently, a study from American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy noted that up to approximately 60% savings could be realised for retail stores through a switch from existing to LED technologies with some smart lighting interventions that would not necessarily be part of the existing provisions. But more than low electricity bills, these also invite visitors into their retail places. More and more retailers consider having good lighting to actually influence sales; a survey by the Lighting Research Center showed that by lighting products properly, the products' value-perceived increased by 20%.
In any case, installing smart or intelligent lighting is not merely energy efficient, but it is the very essence of making a green future. LED lighting contributes toward the whole objective of less energy consumption in commercial buildings, which account for about 20% of all U.S. energy consuming, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. With such systems, smart lighting solutions can not merely be used for retail, but they can also create a balance between energy consumption savings and the betterment of the consumer shopping experience.
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