Bol Headquarters
How bol leveraged Organic Response to drive down electricity consumption at its Utrecht HQ.
Bol is the largest online retailer in the Netherlands. Their new head office is in Papendorp Park, Utrecht, where they rent a total of 40,000 square metres of office space over 46 floors.
When establishing their head office, bol reviewed the overall energy consumption of their new site. The results were clear: by replacing the entire lighting installation with smart LED lighting they could achieve a total energy saving of 60%. This corresponds to a reduction of 400 tonnes of CO2e per year which is a comforting guarantee for the future.
A total of more than 6,000 Organic Response sensors were installed throughout the site. The result was an immediate save of energy and smart lighting control. Via an extensive wireless network, the sensors now share data about occupancy and energy consumption in each space. The data is available in a web portal which bol can monitor remotely to get full control of how the energy is used. The network itself is guaranteed to be future-proof and will allow additional connection to various platforms for building automation (Building Management Systems) to further optimize and broader insights – and a continued save of energy.
40,000 sq.m.
Office Building
6,000
Number of Sensors
60%
Energy Savings
400 t CO2e
Annual Carbon Footprint Reduction
Redefining Efficiency and Control
Smart lighting is changing the way light is planned, controlled and used. By means of sensors and digital control, the light can be adapted to actual needs in different situations, creating energy-efficient and flexible environments that make operation and maintenance more resource-efficient for both people and businesses.
Image: Quad Pixel from ateljé Lyktan. The luminaire is available with the Organic Response wireless control system, where PIR sensors detect presence and communicate with nearby luminaires via infrared light and radio waves to illuminate the room efficiently based on actual demand.
More than just switching on and off
Smart lighting is based on luminaires that register presence, daylight and activity – and adjust the light accordingly. This ensures that the light is only used when needed, optimising energy consumption and enhancing the sustainability of both buildings and outdoor environments.At the same time, the systems collect data that can be used to improve operations, service and maintenance. When lighting control and data collection work together, settings can be fine-tuned over time and integrated with other functions, creating further energy efficiency improvements and better resource utilisation.
New values for people, property and the environment
The connected infrastructure makes it possible to integrate lighting with other functions, such as ventilation or security systems. For property owners, this means better control over energy consumption, simplified management and clearer decision-making. For people, light environments are created that are perceived as safe, well-functioning and adapted to the way locations are actually used – while at the same time freeing up resources through reduced energy consumption.
“Smart lighting is the key to efficient and sustainable environments, both indoors and outdoors”
Johan Lembre,
CTO, Fagerhult Group
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“We make lighting for people. For me, it’s a matter of understanding how light affects our well-being – visually, biologically and emotionally.”
Henrik Clausen,
Director, Fagerhult
Lighting Academy
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