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Light-as-a-Service (LaaS)
Light-as-a-Service (LaaS) is a service model where companies don't buy lighting, but rather consume it as a service . This means the supplier remains responsible for the installation, maintenance, and...
Read moreWattage comparison of light sources
With the transition from incandescent and halogen bulbs to LED and compact fluorescent bulbs, wattage is no longer a good indicator of brightness. Instead, we now look at lumens (lm)...
Read moreEnergy label (new)
The new energy label for household appliances and lighting was introduced in the EU on March 1, 2021. It replaces the old A+++, A++, A+ scale and makes energy efficiency...
Read moreTrimless spots
Trimless spotlights are recessed spotlights without a visible edge (flange) that are fully integrated into the ceiling or wall. This creates a sleek and seamless finish , allowing the lighting...
Read moreCross-connection
A crossover switch is an electrical circuit that allows you to control a single lamp from three or more locations . This is an extension of a hotel switch ,...
Read moreHotel switching
A hotel switch is an electrical circuit that allows you to switch one lamp on and off from two different locations . This is often used in: Bedrooms (for example,...
Read moreBREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a sustainability certification method that assesses the environmental performance of buildings. It is one of the most widely used and recognized methods...
Read moreEuropean standard EN 12464-2
EN 12464-2 is a European standard that specifies lighting requirements for outdoor workplaces . It is the counterpart to EN 12464-1 , which focuses on indoor lighting. The standard helps...
Read moreEuropean standard EN 12464-1
EN 12464-1 is a European standard that specifies lighting requirements for workplaces inside buildings . The aim of this standard is to ensure a safe, comfortable, and efficient working environment...
Read moreEuropean standard EN 60598
EN 60598 is a European standard that specifies the safety requirements for lighting equipment . This includes the mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of luminaires to ensure safe operation and...
Read moreEuropean standard EN 55015
EN 55015 is a European standard that regulates electromagnetic emissions from lighting equipment and associated equipment. This standard specifies the amount of electromagnetic interference (EMI) a lighting product may emit,...
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