Lighting controls in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Aboyne.
Lighting controls work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
What's included
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Typical budgets for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £60 – £120 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £150 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £700 – £1,400 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Aberdeen
- Peterhead
- Aboyne
- Alford
- Ballatar
- Banchory
- Banff
- Bridge of Don
- Dyce
- Ellon
- Fraserburgh
- Huntly
- Insch
- Inverurie
- Laurencekirk
- Macduff
- Milltimber
- Montrose
- Portlethen
- Stonehaven
- Strathdon
- Turriff
- Westhill
Lighting controls FAQs for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Which towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do you cover?
All of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Aboyne. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
What is DALI?
DALI is a digital lighting control standard that lets each fitting be addressed, dimmed and grouped individually, with scenes and fault reporting.
How much do lighting controls save?
Controls save energy only when they reduce output or hours. In meeting rooms, toilets, stores and aisles that are often empty, the saving can be large; in a busy open-plan office less so.