Considering the benefits of lighting by the development of efficiency requirements for lighting products

Abstract

The energy efficiency of lighting technology products has so far been assessed primarily using inadequate parameters (such as luminous flux and luminous efficacy), and only part of the benefits provided by lighting products is taken into account. As a result, products that provide a higher level of service tend to perform worse in terms of EU requirements and are at risk of being forced off the market. The aim of the project was therefore to identify more suitable assessment approaches. The project examined existing parameters and developed a new assessment approach. This takes into account several aspects of the light service and combines them in a single assessment.