From manufacturing centers to large wholesalers, industrial complexes of the most varied types can bebenefitimmensely by illumination with natural light.
The transition from the conventional artificial lighting system to one that is combined with natural lighting allows large industrial complexes to reduce costs, that is, improve energy efficiency and stimulate productivity.
Such benefits may seem difficult to believe, but they are perfectly possible to obtain.
In fact, an addendum: many systems based on solar lighting are designed with the aim ofeasy installationin industrial environments – including on a large scale – even in constructionsoriginally designed to operate mainly with artificial lighting.To learn more about this, check out the articleRetrofit for Industry: renew to spend less.
Here's more about the fourpillar benefitslarge industrial centers, such as manufacturing plants, wholesale centers, distribution centers and others.
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Cost savings: Low energy expenditure in large complexes
Possibly the greatest argument in defense of natural lighting is itsability to reduce the cost of operating the industrial facility.
Artificial lighting is far from being the most cost-efficient option. And using a lighting system of this type during a daily workday can cost thousands of reais – even tens of thousands – on a monthly scale.
The implementation of the natural lighting system is not free, butcan have very reasonable costsin its design and installation.
In a short time the system providesenergy savingexpressivein manufacturing plants, wholesale centers, and other industrial buildings, through great savings in energy consumption, whilereduce dependency in artificial lighting.
Even if a hybrid system is in use, the reduction in electrical energy demand will result in significant energy cost savings in the short and medium term.
We talk more about the return on investment in natural lighting systems in this article:ROI and Payback: Calculate the Return on Investing in Electricity Savings.
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Energy efficiency in industrial complexes: An alternative connected to sustainability
By installing a solar lighting system, the industrial enterprise canenjoyimmediately in new categoryenvironmentally friendly.
Reducing the energy consumption of a building already has a strong focus on reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
Knowing also the high efficiency of natural lighting systems, this can be a very organic alternative fortransform an environment highly dependent on electricity into a more environmentally responsible company.
Read more: How can my company be sustainable? (And why it matters)
Furthermore, large warehouses, such as wholesale centers and manufacturing plants, can make very efficient use of natural lighting precisely because of their structural layout: these buildings generally havefew obstaclesinteriors that block sunlight from entering, which is typically a concern in home and office environments.
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Real productivity: A more motivated and productive team
It may seem a little hard to believe, butnatural light can have a very positive impact on productivityof the entire industrial enterprise team.
It has already been observed in several scientific studies that natural light is capable of increasing concentration and perceptibility, including in studies carried out by the Swiss researcher Mirjam Münch.
By regulating the biological clock, exposure to natural light ends up improving:
- the humor;
- the vigil;
- metabolism;
- the immune system.
The impact of natural lighting on well-being goes beyond the physiological: independent studies and research show that it reduces the effects of depression and relates it to a greater degree of satisfaction with the environment.
Artificially lit environments tend to be less productivethan those that have natural lighting.
- People tend to get tired more quickly (earlier);
- Quality control can also be negatively affected due to the reduced degree of insight and poor visibility provided by the work environment.
As well as reducing costs associated with electricity,Switching to using natural lighting is a great way to increase productivity. Productivity is a crucial factor for the foundations of a business, and creating a more productive environment through the use of natural light is a great way to improve the performance of the entire work team.
If you want to know more about the relationship between productivity and natural lighting in industrial environments, we wrote an entire article about it:Productivity and Lighting in the workplace: What is the relationship
Full commitment to industrial complex regulations
Several regulatory agents already apply stricter standards in terms of energy efficiency and lighting systems for commercial and industrial complexes. The trend indicates that the wave of regulatory increases in the field of energy efficiency is progressively growing around the world.
Do you want to know more, including what Brazilian standards and legislation cover? Read:Industrial lighting project with natural lighting: how to adapt to current standards.
Make a building more energy efficient:
- It helps to ensure that the project will already comply with current restriction rules;
- You can avoid the rework of having to adapt to any rules that may arise in the future;
- It can meet objectives such asLEED(certification for “green buildings”) to self-sufficient buildings, where the transition to the use of natural lighting can greatly facilitate the development so that the requirements of local governments and regulatory agencies are met in terms of energy regulations.
Read more: LEED Certification – Your Company Committed to Sustainability
Furthermore, being energy efficient and ecologically friendly is a point of pride for the enterprise.
This type of improvement not only aims to achieve the required regulatory compliance, but also to promote a better work environment, increase productivity, and become part of the environmentally conscious and active business community.
With 16 years of experience in implementing intelligent lighting and ventilation solutions for large companies and industry, the MB Group has the conditions to bring any enterprise to a new level of sustainability and energy efficiency. Download our solutions catalog and get in touch using the form below.
