Saving Energy with Technology
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Technology
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
Save energy and improve cost efficiency through the use of automation technology. Automation of lighting control is an effective solution to save energy and reduce costs.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Digitalisation, Automation, Build Environment, Green Building, CO2 Waste, Energy Waste
About this Content
Aims
Save energy and improve cost efficiency through the use of automation technology.
Background
Manual processes caused delays in lighting adjustments, resulting in energy wastage.
Methods
Installed photo control sensors and automated lighting control integrated with BMS.
Results
Achieved 830 kWh savings, reduced CO₂ emissions by 84 kg, and saved $201 monthly.
Conclusion
Automation of lighting control is an effective solution to save energy and reduce costs.
Lessons Learnt
Utilizing external natural light and advanced sensors significantly improved energy efficiency.
Keywords
Automation, Lighting Sensors, Energy Efficiency
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Tow Peng |
Project Member(s) | Ryan Ye |
Connect with this contributor!
Lim Tow Peng - tow_peng_lim@nuhs.edu.sg