Luxometric Analysis
Luxometric Analysis
At Energytas, through advanced luxometric analysis, we optimize public lighting for municipalities, ensuring greater energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability for the well-being of citizens.
The importance of this type of evaluation lies in the need to optimize the municipality’s energy resources. Public lighting represents a significant portion of total electricity consumption, and optimizing it can yield both economic and environmental benefits, while also improving road and pedestrian safety.
The traditional method for measuring actual average illuminance and uniformity on streets usually requires considerable personnel and resources, making it a costly and time-consuming process.
At Energytas, we have optimized this process using advanced technology that allows us to obtain accurate and detailed data quickly and efficiently.
MOBILE LUXOMETRY
Luxometry is the technique used to measure illuminance — the amount of light falling on a surface. The unit of measurement is the lux (lx), which represents one lumen per square meter.
This parameter is essential for assessing lighting in both public and private spaces, ensuring that light levels comply with safety and energy efficiency regulations.
The luxometric process is carried out with lux meters, devices that simulate the sensitivity of the human eye. These instruments are designed to measure visible light precisely, in accordance with international lighting measurement standards such as European Standard EN 13201, which defines methods for evaluating lighting in streets and outdoor spaces.
Comprehensive Evaluation of Public Lighting Illuminance
For any public lighting renovation, replacement, or improvement project, it is crucial to know the current lighting levels before implementing changes. This initial analysis allows the evaluation of:
- Streets and roads with lighting deficits or excesses.
- Uniformity of the luminous flux across different areas.
- Zones with lighting failures, such as shadowed areas or defective luminaires.
The data obtained serves as the basis for designing an intervention plan tailored to the real needs of the municipality, optimizing lighting where necessary and avoiding unnecessary energy consumption in over-illuminated areas.
After any improvement is implemented, it is essential to reassess lighting to verify whether levels and uniformity have improved.
Dynamic Luxometry with Specialized Mobile Units
At Energytas, we offer a fast and precise luxometric service using mobile units equipped with high-precision probes and GPS.
Our LX-GPS system captures and geolocates data in real time, performing thousands of measurements in a short period and ensuring a comprehensive analysis of public lighting.
As a result, we generate three key maps to optimize municipal lighting:
- Illumination Level Map: Identifies well-lit areas, lighting deficits, and potential failures.
- Average Illuminance Map: Detects over- or under-lit streets to balance energy use and safety.
- Uniformity Map: Evaluates lighting consistency, highlighting zones that require improvement.
Advantages of the Evaluation System
- Time and cost optimization: Mobile units cover large areas quickly, reducing operational costs.
- Accurate and reliable results: Data is repeatable and updatable, ensuring continuous and precise evaluation.
- Informed decision-making: The generated maps enable municipal managers to make evidence-based decisions on where to intervene for better lighting and energy savings.
- Energy savings: Adjusting lighting to the real needs of each street allows optimal energy consumption.
Let’s start an Energy Efficiency project for your municipality’s public lighting.
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