ABB and Philips announced a collaboration to simplify the integration of connected lighting systems and building device control for commercial buildings. Combining Philips' wealth of expertise in LED lighting systems with ABB's knowledge of building automation will benefit systems integrators, commercial building owners, facility managers and the people who work in these buildings, an official release noted.
Philips' connected lighting system will interface seamlessly with ABB's automation software to offer the ability to control a commercial environment including lighting, blinds, building access and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). The introduction of the solution from ABB and Philips will make it much simpler to reconfigure spaces.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting, constitutes 70 per cent of the energy consumption in commercial buildings and the introduction of building device control can improve energy efficiency by approximately 30 per cent. Upgrading to more energy efficient systems represents a significant opportunity for building managers to save on operational costs, the release said.
