Photoelectric controls
Guide to Controls (BG 83/2023) written by John Marrow and published by BSRIA in June 2023, defines photoelectric control as: ‘A control strategy which adjusts electric lighting levels according to availability of natural light.’
It states: ‘Photoelectric controls ensure the lighting is switched on or off or dimmed in response to levels of natural light. Light levels are measured using one or more photoelectric sensors. This application is also known as daylight harvesting. If daylight is available to the workspace to be illuminated then energy consumption can be reduced by dimming or turning off luminaires.’
--BSRIA
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings
Featured articles
Check out some of the best features and news from Designing Buildings as well as key stories from around the web.
Government approach could undermine delivery and regeneration.
World's first mass timber data centre.
The overlooked environmental aspect of data centre development.
Introduction to radon awareness
New technical information sheet published by CIOB.
Updated supplier guide can help electrical contractors engage with NHP.
CIAT confirm the winners of the 2026 architectural technology awards.
Government launches a one stop shop for flood preparedness.
Sir Edwin Lutyens: Britain's greatest architect? Book review.
CIOB publishes free template to help assess and manage risks.
ECA's reflections on Party Conference season
Burnham wants to be confident of winning before asking for a fresh mandate.
New Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser
Sergio Cavalaro, Professor of Infrastructure Systems at Loughborough University.
Building safety levy for England
CIAT publish estimator tool for members.
Water sector faces a growing crisis that could slow the delivery of vital infrastructure.