Research is exploring the concept of „bidirectional lighting,“ where LED fixtures, which are inherently solid-state electronics, could serve dual purposes. Beyond illumination, they could act as wireless communication nodes or even as distributed energy resources. Theoretically, with the right circuitry, a building’s vast network of LED drivers could potentially provide grid services like demand response or power factor correction. While still largely conceptual, this idea highlights the latent potential within ubiquitous lighting infrastructure. In the future, a lighting system might not only consume power efficiently but also help stabilize the local electrical grid, turning every light point into a smart grid participant and adding a new layer of value to lighting installations.
Bidirectional Lighting: A Potential Player in the Smart Grid
