The future of energy saving solutions
1st February 2016
As the digital era transformed everyday life our reliance on technology increased over the years so it comes as no surprise to discover that our general power and energy usage has gone up significantly.
Whilst we’ve all revelled in these great 21st century innovations that have changed the way we operate, it has had a major impact on the environment around us. We now live in a more environmentally conscious society than ever before but still further action is needed in order to reign back this abundance of energy wastage. Thankfully eco-friendliness is becoming more and more commonplace and here we take a peek at just some examples of future tech solutions that could help us improve our energy efficiency.
Even more efficient light bulbs
The bigger the property the more light sources required to use on a daily basis. The more lights there are then of course there will be more light bulbs and more electricity usage. We’re all certainly familiar with the range of energy saving light bulbs now readily available that actually use up to 85% less energy than that of the more traditional incandescent bulbs. And now developers are closer to making these LED bulbs even more efficient by increasing lumens per watt from the current 125-135 range to almost double this amount.
Window Controls
Over the last decade there have been major innovations in the commercial sector when it comes to reducing energy consumption by addressing flaws with standard windows. Energy saving window films are now very much in vogue and look set to become commonplace over the next few years. According to www.nationalwindowfilms.com when these special films are applied to the inside surface of an existing window as a microthin, ultra-powerful low-e window film can add as much as 92 percent more insulating power to the glass.And innovations in window control don’t seem to be stopping there. A new development project between Berkeley National Laboratory and Iowa-based window and door manufacturer Pella Windows are working together on special insulated windows that utilise microprocessors and sensors to adjust levels of shading automatically based on outside sunlight to help you maximise the natural light within a building.
A smarter home
With so many of us now using mobile-based devices such as tablets and smartphones there have already been many innovations that have utilised this tech to help us connect more with the utilities and appliances around our homes. Heating systems, water usage and electricity meters can all now be setup to be smart-controlled from a central hub or device. This allows useful real-time data to be provided to the property owners allowing them to take full control of their energy usage and to help them cut down on their bills. In the future these devices will become lower in price becoming more cost effective for home owners to install and begin taking advantage of.
Even more efficient light bulbs
The bigger the property the more light sources required to use on a daily basis. The more lights there are then of course there will be more light bulbs and more electricity usage. We’re all certainly familiar with the range of energy saving light bulbs now readily available that actually use up to 85% less energy than that of the more traditional incandescent bulbs. And now developers are closer to making these LED bulbs even more efficient by increasing lumens per watt from the current 125-135 range to almost double this amount.
Window Controls
Over the last decade there have been major innovations in the commercial sector when it comes to reducing energy consumption by addressing flaws with standard windows. Energy saving window films are now very much in vogue and look set to become commonplace over the next few years. According to www.nationalwindowfilms.com when these special films are applied to the inside surface of an existing window as a microthin, ultra-powerful low-e window film can add as much as 92 percent more insulating power to the glass.And innovations in window control don’t seem to be stopping there. A new development project between Berkeley National Laboratory and Iowa-based window and door manufacturer Pella Windows are working together on special insulated windows that utilise microprocessors and sensors to adjust levels of shading automatically based on outside sunlight to help you maximise the natural light within a building.
A smarter home
With so many of us now using mobile-based devices such as tablets and smartphones there have already been many innovations that have utilised this tech to help us connect more with the utilities and appliances around our homes. Heating systems, water usage and electricity meters can all now be setup to be smart-controlled from a central hub or device. This allows useful real-time data to be provided to the property owners allowing them to take full control of their energy usage and to help them cut down on their bills. In the future these devices will become lower in price becoming more cost effective for home owners to install and begin taking advantage of.
