Domestic Carbon Neutrality Policy
Declaration of "2050 Carbon Neutrality" and "2050 Carbon Neutrality Vision"
December 2015
Paris Agreement by 195 countries
October 2018
IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C
October 2020
Korea’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Declaration
In October 2020, the Korean government officially declared the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, taking proactive action on climate change.
To realize this goal, in September 2021, the government enacted the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth, laying the legal foundation.
Furthermore, Korea has set a mid- to long-term target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to 2018 levels by 2030, accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral society.
Relationship Between the Lighting Industry and Carbon Neutrality
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Energy Consumption Share of Lighting
- Lighting accounts for a significant portion of total electricity consumption.
- Due to high electricity usage in industries, commercial sectors, and households, the adoption of energy-efficient lighting systems has a direct impact on energy savings
2
Development of Energy-Efficient Lighting Technologies
- Technologies such as LED, smart lighting, and automatic lighting control systems play a key role in reducing carbon emissions.
- Compared to traditional incandescent or fluorescent lights, LED lighting can reduce electricity consumption by 50–80%, making it highly effective in lowering carbon emissions.
3
The Role of the Lighting Industry in Achieving Carbon Neutrality
- The lighting industry provides a direct method of reducing carbon emissions by lowering electricity consumption.
- Smart building and smart city lighting systems contribute to carbon footprint reduction through optimized energy management.
- Lighting systems linked to renewable energy (e.g., solar-powered LED streetlights) reduce dependence on fossil fuels
4
Government and Corporate Carbon Neutrality Policies and the Lighting Industry
- Governments around the world are promoting the eco-friendly transformation of the lighting industry to achieve carbon neutrality goals.
- Lighting companies are expanding into the low-carbon lighting market by responding to policies such as green certification, strengthened energy efficiency standards, and carbon emissions trading systems.
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Challenges to Achieving Carbon Neutrality in the Lighting Industry
- Reducing carbon emissions during the manufacturing process (e.g., eco-friendly materials, low-carbon production)
- Minimizing environmental impact through life cycle analysis
Issues in the Lighting Industry
Indiscriminate installation and lack of lighting management technology – need for awareness of these issues
Unnecessary power loss from lighting
In public lighting equipment, more than 60% of power consumption occurs during periods without people or vehicles.
In underground parking lots and public corridors, energy waste exceeds 80%.
Additionally, lighting products have short lifespans, low efficiency, and high power consumption.
24-hour lighting in underground parking lots
Lack of smart power monitoring
Problems due to lack of big data collection and analysis of lighting energy use, and monitoring systems for electric anomalies (e.g., leakage, fire) and power control
Insufficient server-based control systems
Excessive costs when modifying or replacing existing lighting installations
When replacing existing lights with smart lighting solutions, it is often impossible to change fixed power lines, resulting in reinstallation costs.
Even while recognizing energy waste, lighting systems cannot be replaced due to these constraints
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High maintenance costs
Manual inspections requiring personnel for checking existing equipment, incurring labor and administrative expenses.
Frequent repair/replacement costs due to inefficient lighting use
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Solving the issues through a total carbon-reduction lighting solution.
Key Features of M-Carbon Solution
Safe
Power Usage
- Real-time monitoring of lighting circuit current, voltage, power, and temperature
- Uses AI and IoT deep learning algorithms to operate without debugging or networking requirements
- Enables fast response to prevent fire, injury, and property damage
Energy Saving
IoT-Based System
- By utilizing IoT technology and intelligent AI algorithms, the system operates using deep learning without the need for debugging or networking.
- Saves approximately 80% of energy, achieving over 40% greater energy savings compared to single-lamp induction LEDs.
Space energy-saving
management system
- When people or vehicles are present: default brightness at 50%
Adjustable according to traffic volume - When no people or vehicles are present: brightness reduced to 1–5%
- In elevator lobbies, entrances, and underground parking: energy-saving mode activated when unoccupied
Custom settings available based on environmental requirements
Big data control
with servers
- Identify human/vehicle usage patterns through server-based monitoring– Enables immediate response and big data management
- Easily locate problem areas and root causes, reducing labor costs for on-site management and saving on maintenance expenses
Hardware
systems
- High luminous efficiency using high-performance LED semiconductor light sources
- Power board redesigned with IC application to improve power conversion efficiency
– Up to 95% - Improved circuit board reflectivity for insulation and leakage prevention
– Enhances lighting performance - Redesigned light guide plate structure
– Improves diffusion/reflection efficiency and increases light conversion rate
Software
systems
- Integrates various sensors for comprehensive data collection
- Utilizes Bluetooth functionality to acquire indoor positioning and lighting data
- Corridor lighting uses laser radar to monitor parking spaces and enables energy-saving mode configuration
Expected Benefits of M-Carbon Solution
Achieves carbon reduction and energy savings
Smart lighting supports 0–100% dimming control, and through time/space-based deep learning, it enables energy savings and carbon reduction goals
Data monitoring and Solves safety and security issues
Real-time data monitoring detects abnormal circuits, overcurrent, and overvoltage, preventing potential security and property damage risks
Convenient to install
Short installation time and easy modification without damaging existing circuits, solving time/cost issues and satisfying customer needs
Provides economic return
Sustainable solution aligned with carbon reduction demands enables energy savings–based revenue structure and carbon credit trading benefits.
Reduced maintenance costs lower fixed expenditures, reduce labor expenses, and improve overall service quality
Solution Application
Smart lighting TYPE - I
Smart lighting TYPE - II
Smart Lighting vs. Standard LED Lighting Comparison
| Category | Smart Lighting | Standard LED |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting Efficiency | 200 lm/W | 90~ 110 lm/W |
| Light Loss | 2% | 8~10% |
| Lifespan | 100,000 HOURS | 10,000–30,000 hours |
| Operating Temp | 30 ~45°C | 55~70°C |
| Lighting Area | beam angle: 3m | beam angle: 1.5m |
M-Carbon Solution reduces annual carbon emissions by 111 kg.
Compared to commonly used T8 lamps, applying the solution can save approximately 263 kWh of electricity annually, resulting in a reduction of about 111 kg of carbon emissions per year
Lighting Fixture Performance Features
High luminous efficiency
- A 6W lamp delivers 230 lm/W, which is 140% more efficient than traditional 36W fluorescent lamps
Brightness
- Lamp body uses advanced optical PC materials
- Uses a unique optical reflective design, achieving about 38% higher brightness than conventional lamps
Long lifespan and Excellent electrical characteristics
- Power supply ripple control technology reduces light decay and supports over 80,000 hours of use
- Excellent electrical specs: high power factor, low ripple, low harmonic distortion, surge resistance, and more
High Heat Dissipation
- Low lamp temperature rise: less than 15°C
- Enhanced thermal conductivity with wide aluminum PCB and thick copper foil design
SOLUTION SYSTEM - I
On-site System Application and Server Monitoring
All M-Carbon solution modules are integrated into the lamp tube—easy to apply by simply replacing the lamp
No need for circuit modification, debugging, or networking
Comparison Table
| Category | In-house software | External software |
|---|---|---|
| PC terminals |
| Control via Theoretical Algorithm |
| Mobile apps |
| Only Lighting Control Possible |
| Large visualized dashboards |
| Limitations on large-format visual displays |
M-Carbon Solution enables carbon reduction and the creation of new added value.
Power-saving data is reflected as reduced carbon emissions, providing foundational data for future carbon trading and laying the groundwork for creating new added value.
SOLUTION SYSTEM - II
Self-Learning Capability & IoT Integration
Lighting design for straight paths and intersections
M-Carbon Solution features a deep-learning-based lighting control system.
As people or vehicles pass by, the lights communicate and learn movement trajectories.
Detects 30–50m ahead and behind (adjustable) and gradually dims the light, saving over 70% of energy.
- If the direction of movement can be identified at an intersection, the lights in all directions will pre-light at 50% brightness (visibility level). Once a person or vehicle selects a direction, the lights in the other directions will gradually dim to 5% brightness (adjustable).
- If the direction of movement cannot be determined at an intersection, the lights in all three directions will pre-light at 50% brightness. Once a person or vehicle selects a direction, the lights in the other directions will dim to standby brightness (brightness adjustable).
LED lighting communicates to share parking space information
Areas of Solution Deployment
Shaping the World through a Total Lighting Solution for Carbon Reduction
Indoor Application
Offices, buildings, shopping malls, medical facilities, schools, hotels, factories, logistics warehouses, parking lots, garages, and other large public spaces
Outdoor Application
Parks, transportation facilities (railways, subways, light rail), tunnels, airports, highways, parking lots, stadiums, and other large-scale public spaces
Case Study of Solution Application
Energy-Saving Effects After Implementation
Case1
Single lamp power consumption 18W
After conversion :
M-Carbon Solution
Applied by replacing with IoT radar sensor lighting
Energy-saving effect
| Number of lamps | 1,706 Units |
|---|---|
| Daily electricity consumption before applying the solution | 819.12 KW |
| Minimum daily power savings | 593.83 KW |
| Minimum daily energy saving rate | 72.50 % |
| Maximum daily power savings | 624.14 KW |
| Maximum daily energy saving rate | 76.20 % |
| Monthly electricity savings | 18943.62 KW |
Case2
Single lamp power consumption 18W
After conversion :
M-Carbon Solution
Applied by replacing with IoT radar sensor lighting
Energy-saving effect
| Number of lamps | 1,063 Units |
|---|---|
| Daily electricity consumption before applying the solution | 460.01 KW |
| Minimum daily power savings | 343.43 KW |
| Minimum daily energy saving rate | 74.66 % |
| Maximum daily power savings | 353.86 KW |
| Maximum daily energy saving rate | 76.93 % |
| Monthly electricity savings | 10726.76 KW |
M-Carbon Solution delivers immediate and visible reductions in electricity use and utility costs.
By examining on-site cases where carbon reduction solutions have already been implemented, users can directly experience the energy and electricity bill savings. From a long-term perspective, the rapid adoption of new energy-saving solutions helps establish fundamental countermeasures for future carbon reduction policy implementation.
Carbon Reduction Solution Operation Method
Self-Learning Capability & IoT Integration
Site Analysis and Contract Signing
Site Analysis
- On-site visit and inspection of power lines
- Estimation of electricity usage and daily energy consumption
- Analysis of potential improvements and expected effectiveness
Contract Signing
- Selection of contract type suitable for on-site conditions
- Contract drafting and agreement signing
Equipment Installation and System Setup
Equipment Installation
- Selection of equipment and commencement of installation based on site-specific conditions
- Replacement of existing lamps (if applicable), adjustment of gateway offline brightness, and operational verification
System Setup
- Establishment of server system connected to devices
- Power consumption testing and verification of online data transmission for energy savings
- System software validation, data measurement, analysis, and updates
Solution Adoption Cost
Upfront cost
- All initial product and system-related costs are provided free of charge.
- actively support initial cost-free application and continued use by eliminating the customer’s upfront cost burden for new system adoption or lamp replacement.
No upfront cost!
Anyone, anytime, can start immediately with
M-Carbon Solution
Future Cost Settlement and After-Sales Service (A/S)
Future Cost Settlement
- During the first year of the 7-year contract period, monthly payments are made to the solution provider (us) based solely on the amount saved through the solution.
- From year 3 to year 7, 50% of the energy cost savings from using the system are paid to us; the remaining 50% becomes the customer’s profit.
- After the 7-year contract ends, only system maintenance and support costs will be charged.
After-Sales Service (A/S)
- Product usage consulting, issue resolution, and follow-up on-site service are also provided.
※ Contract periods may vary depending on the type of building, on-site conditions, electricity usage, and expected energy-saving effects.
Direct Electricity Cost Savings Returned to the Customer
Responsibility from Initial Investment to Continuous Operation
| Responsibility for Cost Sharing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Solution Provider (Our Company) | Customer |
| Initial Investment | Fully Covered by Company | No Burden |
| Engineering and Installation | Fully Covered by Company | No Burden |
| System Operation | Fully Covered by Company | No Burden |
| Review & Report of Savings Effect | Company & Client | The customer receives periodic evaluations and reports. |
| Remarks | ensure full accountability from the early stages to the final implementation of the project. | |
How much electricity cost can you save?
Number of lamps
1,706 Units
Daily Electricity Consumption Before Implementation
819 KW
Daily Power Savings
593 KW
Daily Energy Saving Rate
72.50 %
Monthly Electricity Savings
18,943 KW
The project is structured to share savings between the operator (investor) and the building owner
Estimated amount on monthly energy savings : 2,400,000 won
Estimated amount on savings for 7 years building owner : About 65,000,000 won
Fluctuates based on business environment
Assuming a 3% annual increase in commercial electricity rates
The project is structured to share savings between the operator (investor) and the building owner
Estimated amount on monthly energy savings : 2,400,000 won
Estimated amount on savings for 7 years building owner : About 65,000,000 won
Fluctuates based on business environment