LED lighting in Singapore is redefining how cities balance sustainability with modern design. At NVC Lighting, we turn this vision into reality through innovative solutions that shape smarter and greener spaces
It was in 2013 when Singaporean authorities decided to replace traditional streetlights with LED lighting systems. This was the start of LED technology implementation across Singapore. It wasn’t until 2023 when the Singaporean government implemented a policy that required all bulbs to be labeled with minimum LED energy efficiency standards and could not be sold unless they met these standards(National Environment Agency, 2023). This initiative is closely aligned with Singapore’s national Green Plan 2030，further reinforcing the government's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
The initial transition to LED technology has had a profound impact on Singapore, resulting in significant energy savings and emissions reduction. Compared to traditional lighting sources, LED lighting can typically reduce energy consumption by up to 80%, while also drastically lowering maintenance requirements. For instance, the replacement of 25,000 streetlights in the central region of Singapore is expected to save approximately SGD 10 million annually once fully implemented (United Nations Environment Programme, 2017). These achievements directly contribute to the nation’s carbon reduction targets under the Green Plan 2030, supporting Singapore’s broader sustainability goals.
Commercial lighting solutions have been incorporated into the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark certification framework as a valuable asset for businesses in Singapore. Smart LED lighting systems can cut costs significantly and highly productively enhance employee productivity by more than 20% in optimal lighting scenarios (Zhai, Bahadure, Ong, and Soh, 2024).Businesses can take advantage of government energy efficiency grants which can cover up to 70% of costs to upgrade to LED lighting.
Simultaneously, innovations in residential lighting have also responded positively to the “Smart Nation” initiative that was launched in 2017. Innovative smart LED applications provide highly customizable lighting scenarios for home users. Their highly customizable lighting scenarios reduce energy consumption while making homes in Singapore smarter and more charming with LED lighting that contributes to both aesthetic and environmental sustainability.
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Zhai D, Bahadure S, Ong B, Soh YC. Conserving Energy of Office Lighting by Smart Features in Singapore Buildings. In2024 IEEE 19th Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA) 2024 Aug 5 (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
