The Internet Of Things May Have Great Potential To Help Save Energy And Fight Climate Change – Tuya Smart's Lighting Solution Looks To Make The Most Of It

The world's energy consumption is accelerating at a rapid pace. According to the University of Michigan, the United States alone consumes roughly 17% of the world's energy despite being home to less than 5% of the world's population. Each day, U.S. per capita energy consumption includes 2.5 gallons of oil, 8.86 pounds of coal, and 246 cubic feet of natural gas. 

Individual consumers in cities have a very significant impact on carbon emissions, consuming about 78% of the world's energy and producing more than 60% of greenhouse gas emissions according to the United Nations. The emission of greenhouse gasses – a byproduct of most electricity production – is argued to necessitate sustainable energy solutions, particularly for those who consume the most energy. 

IoT As A Sustainability Solution In Various Industries?

If the most energy is consumed from the use of electric appliances in cities, then focusing on a management system for these technologies could be a good way to mitigate excessive expenditure. As it turns out, the Internet of Things (IoT) is cited as a perfect candidate for furthering this line of thinking, and industry experts have already spent considerable time thinking about how IoT could help the environment. 

Due to its ability to link multiple devices and have them "communicate" with each other easily, the IoT has been highlighted as a tool to reduce carbon emissions in smart cities, industrial work, agriculture, waste management, healthcare, transportation and solar power management.

In addition to contributing to sustainable development, IoT seems to also a good business opportunity. As pressure rises on corporations and government officials to take better care of the planet, they will need to employ IoT experts in their existing infrastructures. This creates an encouraging landscape for the IoT provider and an opportunity to engage in an industry expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.4% between 2022 and 2029.

From both sustainability and business perspectives, IoT in lighting is cited as a capturable opportunity, and could have impressive potential. IoT in lighting allows inhabitants of cities, the world's largest contributor to carbon emissions, to help curb their energy consumption. It also may provide IoT businesses with a very large total addressable market.

Tuya's SMB Bluetooth Mesh Distributed Lighting Solution

Tuya Smart’s TUYA Bluetooth mesh distributed lighting solution could be a prime example of how IoT can contribute to sustainable energy solutions while being a lucrative business opportunity. Tuya's business model is business-to-business (B2B), providing IoT services and smart products to businesses that want to offer IoT solutions to their customers. Tuya's Bluetooth mesh distributed lighting solution is a lighting control system that enables businesses to monitor and control their lighting usage remotely. The solution is suited for application scenarios such as offices, stores, museums, warehouses and more.

The technical advantages of a Bluetooth mesh distributed network include low power consumption, scalability and more. Tuya's solution requires no gateway, which is reportedly a great advantage in terms of cost savings. The solution is also upgradeable to a cloud-based SaaS, providing businesses with more flexibility and scalability. Additionally, Tuya's solution features a 3-step linkage scene simulation and full services, ensuring that businesses get the most value from their investment.

One of the most significant advantages of Tuya's solution that the company cites is that it can help customers be compliant with DesignLights Consortium's NLC5 Technical Requirements. This is a feature for businesses looking to reduce their energy consumption while meeting regulatory requirements. Tuya's solution on average can save up to 64% of energy for offices and 44% for stores.

IoT Lighting Solution: An Illustrative Example

Consider a large clothing store with several floors and hundreds of lights. In such a store, it's easy to forget to turn off some of the lights after closing. This could lead to a significant amount of energy being wasted overnight. With solutions like Tuya's, this problem could be easily solved. The store's lights would be connected via a Bluetooth mesh network and controlled using a Tuya-enabled app or a compatible third-party app. At the end of the day, the store manager could use the app to turn off all the lights with just a single tap on their phone. The lights could also be set to automatically turn off at a certain time if they are not needed. This might help the store save a significant amount of energy and reduce its carbon footprint.

Tuya’s IoT Lighting System — Helping Businesses Reduce Their Costs And Their Carbon Footprint

With its technical advantages such as low power consumption, scalability, and easy integration with existing systems, Tuya's solution looks to offer an efficient and cost-effective way for businesses to become more sustainable. Additionally, Tuya's solution can help customers be compliant with the DesignLights Consortium's NLC5 Technical Requirements, perhaps making it an ideal choice for businesses that want to be environmentally friendly without compromising on performance. 

By using Tuya's solution, the company reports that businesses can reduce their average energy consumption for lighting by 64% in offices and 44% in stores, saving money on energy bills and helping the planet at the same time. Overall, Tuya's SMB Bluetooth Mesh Distributed Lighting Solution seems a compelling choice for any business that wants to become more sustainable and efficient.

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