by Rebecca Walker — April 10, 2009—Ledalite Architectural Products, division of Philips, has introduced Airwave, a set of wireless and self-powered lighting controls for use with its luminaries that help save money, energy and the environment.
Airwave battery-free controls use solar power and kinetic energy to wirelessly communicate with light fixtures. Just the simple motion of pushing a self-powered Airwave light switch captures enough kinetic energy to transmit wireless RF commands allowing lights to dim or turn ON/OFF.
Similarly, Airwave photosensors, powered by tiny integral photovoltaic cells , monitor ambient light levels and wirelessly signal luminaires to reduce output and save energy when there is sufficient daylight in the space. Airwave is a simple, green solution that makes lighting and control systems more personal, flexible, energy efficient and cost-effective than ever before, says the company.
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