As energy prices soar and sustainability becomes a top priority, businesses across Africa are looking for smart ways to cut operating costs. Aurora Lighting Africa is answering that call with high-performance LED luminaires, including LED linears, highbays, and battens, that are even more efficient when integrated with microwave sensors for occupancy and dimming control.
Intelligent occupancy control: savings without compromise
Microwave sensors detect motion using high-frequency waves, enabling lights to turn on or brighten only when needed. These sensors offer higher sensitivity than traditional Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors, detecting even minor movements in large, open, or enclosed areas. When installed with Aurora’s LED luminaires, this creates an automated, low-maintenance lighting system that can reduce energy consumption by up to 80%, especially in places like warehouses, stairwells, and carparks.
For example, the Aurora Cosmos+ AA-HBB170 highbay supports sensor integration, enabling dimming down to 10% or complete switch-off during inactivity. This significantly cuts electricity use while ensuring instant full brightness when movement is detected.
Dimming: adaptive light for smarter energy use
Aurora’s LinearPac+ anti-corrosives are ideal for indoor spaces such as carparks, corridors, utility rooms, and storage areas where occupancy is sporadic. With built-in microwave sensors that adjust output based on real-time occupancy and daylight levels, it maximises both energy efficiency and user comfort.
Reduced energy use also prolongs LED and driver lifespan, meaning lower maintenance costs and less frequent replacements.
Small investment, big return
Adding microwave sensors increases the upfront cost of a luminaire by just 5–10%, yet the impact on energy savings and maintenance reduction is substantial. Aurora’s Cosmos+ highbay and LinearPac+ anti-corrosive are especially effective in commercial and industrial spaces where lighting is often left running unnecessarily.
Beyond financial savings, these systems help facilities align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, reduce emissions, and future-proof their operations.
Efficiency that pays for itself
Aurora Lighting Africa’s sensor-integrated LED solutions offer a compelling value proposition: lower electricity bills, fast payback, and intelligent control with minimal capital outlay. For facility managers, developers, and contractors seeking a smart upgrade, the message is clear: lighting should work only when it’s needed, and Aurora makes that possible.
Scylagh Clunnie, managing director of Aurora Lighting Africa, puts it succinctly: “We design our solutions to deliver real, measurable savings. Integrating microwave sensors into our high-efficiency luminaires is one of the smartest, lowest-cost investments a facility can make. The result is not just lower energy bills – it’s a more intelligent, sustainable way of lighting the spaces where people work and live.”
