The Environmental Impact of Sensors in Smart Lighting Systems: Enhancing the Lighting as a Service (LaaS) Model

The transition to a circular economy aims to minimize waste and preserve resources. Lighting as a Service (LaaS) is a model that aligns with the principles of circularity, by providing lighting solutions that may reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability. As lighting technologies have become more sophisticated, LaaS Models have developed smart lighting systems using motion sensors and hubs which, by reducing the duration of use, result in lower energy consumption. Studies carried out a few years ago indicated that although sensors and hubs were capable of saving energy, their standby consumption resulted in higher consumptions. Recently, new generation sensors and hubs with low standby consumption emerged. Thanks to this, the environmental performance of smart lighting systems is improved, according to new measurements, guaranteeing a comfortable user experience.