Sensors

The case for occupancy sensor controls Movement- and photo-sensors, timers and other smart technology can be used to adjust lighting to conditions outside, when you are away, and to manage overall operating hours. Motion sensors have become one of the main techniques to cut electricity use and...

The art of water saving Awareness-raising and practical measures save water on campus Reduced annual water consumption by 1 183 m3 and cost savings of around € 2 660 London Metropolitan University is one of the top five universities in the UK for reducing carbon emissions and a finalist in the 2012...

Good monitoring and management are vital to reigning in energy costs and carbon emissions. Measuring and tracking resource use (energy, water and raw materials) is a key skill that all organisations should master, regardless of size or sector. It can help to identify patterns of wasteful behaviour...

Purge ends in 5 minutes! German company shows how to reduce water use through optimised cleaning-in-place technique Shorter purge cycle reduces water consumption by 12 %, saving about € 10 600 per annum Beverage production is a very water-intensive industry, both as an ingredient and in cleaning...

Any standard lighting system combines a lamp and a luminaire. Advances in technology have significantly improved the energy efficiency and performance of today’s lighting solutions. Modernising lighting systems should be a priority refurbishment option, and offers several advantages: Increased...