Innovation

Talking about Urban projects such as Road or Bridge Lighting, Sanaya Energy LLP achieves innovation in two forms.

1. Use of various available technologies: This approach provides high energy efficiencies, gross reduction in CAPEX & maintenance cost and reduction in use of balance of system materials such as steel poles & arms. Some of the targeted spectrum technology doesn’t require new infrastructure at all.

2. Use of technologies creatively by utilizing tailor made fittings which are most suited to create elegant and talk of the town facade lighting monuments.

Mr. Ketan added that nowadays, lighting solutions should have sustainability, conceptualized to save resources and prevent unnecessary light pollution. They are focused to reconcile all these factors – with a range of creative and innovative lighting concepts that are specially adapted to cope with demanding professional lighting tasks.

Inspiration

Inspiration to switch to mixed use broad spectrum technologies was purely to be a differentiator and a key contributor to Green Revolution and Sustainable Development. This technology mix provides increased energy efficiency, a longer lifespan of the lights and therefore, lower maintenance costs as well as improved light quality and color rendering for human vision.

Mr. Ketan stated, "We develop new artificial lighting strategies, targeted at energy efficiency to meet international targets for carbon dioxide reduction. Broad spectrum technologies are predicted to alter the balance of species interactions by creating disparity in effects across taxonomic groups."

Overall impact

Sanaya Energy LLP provides niche electrical and solar engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) solutions which has a positive impact on the society by helping in creating sustainable communities.

The impact of these sustainable innovations are:

1. Facade lighting as a marketing factor

Society is in a state of change and many people are turning night into day for having fun late into the evening. Facade lighting shapes the image of a towns-cape, attracts attention and lures in large numbers of tourists. This boosts revenues and enhances prestige. It also gives investors an economic incentive to gentrify real estate and upgrade property usage, thus making it economically more attractive. Facade lighting creates added cultural value.

Tailor made fittings are most suited to create elegant and talk of the town facade lighting monuments.

2. Setting towns center-stage

Harmonious accents and center-stage settings upgrade public space. Designers and investors recognized the huge potential of architectural lighting and use it as a tool for improving the quality of life and the image of a town. Light sets houses and facades center-stage, shows historical buildings and modern architecture off to full effect, emphasizes natural spatial structures and brings squares, parks and green open spaces to life.

Business benefit

As quoted by Mr. Kenkre, this innovation not only helps the firm but also other businesses which adopt the solutions provided by them. Some of the benefits are:

• Cost Savings
  

In today’s world, businesses and commercial spaces are constantly searching for new ways to reduce costs and save their business money. Reducing energy usage, waste, and maintenance costs all add up to a more efficient technology and better-looking bottom line.

• Energy Efficiency – The Green Option

Incandescent lights use 10% of the energy they consume to create visible light, the rest is wasted in the form of heat. Furthermore, LEDs can be recycled unlike incandescent bulbs. Using highly efficient LED lighting fixtures for commercial and architectural lighting applications can have a profound impact on the carbon footprint of warehouses, commercial spaces, and large buildings of any kind.

• Limitless Design Options

Architectural lighting focuses both on function and design. Fixtures must be visually appealing while also delivering the desired illumination. The versatility of LED technology allows them to be incorporated into sleek fixtures like the Lumenera line. Powerful lighting solutions paired with an elegant design make LED technology the perfect option for architectural lighting solutions.

Reference: http://rleindustries.com/benefits-of-led-lighting-for-commercial-and-architectural-applications/

Social and environmental benefit

Saving energy is an omnipresent challenge. All lighting entails increased expenditure on energy. Light that is not properly directed onto a facade is perceived as distracting and an unnecessary waste of light. "Added cultural value must be weighed against the responsibility they bear in their day-to-day dealings with nature, resources and the environment."

Improperly used night-time lighting can have a negative impact on the environment.

• An illuminated building makes passers-by feel more secure and discourages vandalism

• Brightening vertical surfaces makes spatial orientation easier

• Vertical facade lighting is subjectively perceived as brighter than plain horizontal lighting

Mr. Kenkre said that they are always confronted with major challenges because poor designs can have a serious impact on the environment and nature: the growth of plants may be altered, biodiversity suffers, astronomical observations become problematic and human circadian rhythms can be disrupted. When implementing a lighting concept, it is therefore, advisable to regard safety aspects as a top priority.
While many cities strive for a spectacular appearance at night, their designs for cities / townships follows a modest strategy for nocturnal illumination. Numerous urban centers in the world have buildings calling for attention through bright light, harsh contrasts, or colorful facade lighting. In contrast, their lighting designs instead based on detailed urban studies and precise, customized projections, where technology is discretely hidden in favor of authentic culture.

Interview

Ketan Kenkre, Director-Sanaya Energy LLP