Sunlight in a cable! Imagine an  indoor  environment  where  the  variation of outdoor  light  is  always  present  -  a  house  that  has sunlight in every room. Parans has the pleasure of introducing the second generation of the revolutionizing Parans Fiber Optic Solar Lighting System.

The Principle
In the sketch, the simple principle of the Parans System is shown. First, sunlight is collected by Parans Solar Panels outdoors. The sunlight is then brought into the building through the Parans Optical Cables. Indoors, the sunlight flows out through Parans Luminaires. This technology is called Fiber Optic Solar Lighting.

Benefits

Wellness & Productivity

• Productivity increases by 6 – 16 percent when natural light is added to the workplace.
• 1 percent productivity increase equals total energy cost in offices.
• Pure sunlight is dynamic and has a full spectrum that triggers the ganglion cells, which controls levels of melatonin and cor tisol, thereby synchronizing the body clock.
• Sunlight gives improved visibility from improved light, better color rendering, and the absence of flickering from electrical lighting.

Sustainability & Energy Savings

• Electrical lighting represents 40 – 50 percent of the energy consumption in commercial buildings
• Electrical lighting contributes 25 – 30 percent of the emission of greenhouse gases generated in commercial buildings.
• Exchanging half of a building’s electrical lighting for Parans Fiber Optic Solar Lighting can lower the energy costs by 20 – 25 percent and the emission of greenhouse gases by 10 – 15 percent.

Increased Property Value

• Larger parts of buildings can be used commercially as Parans brings the valuable sunlight to rooms that lack of natural light and thereby transforming areas which are commercially unviable.
• The property income per each rented square meter can be significantly increased as spaces are enhanced with sunlight. Wellness and Productivity are economical realities for all tenants.
• The Parans System offers an advantage when attracting customers that desire a sustainable facilities solution. Especially as a Green corporate profile is more or less a necessity for modern companies and societies.

Applications

Office and Education

Wherever people are involved in intellectual work or learning, it’s crucial to provide a supportive environment that keeps the brain relaxed, the mind alert and the body healthy. Research proves that natural light does just that.  In a 1999 study, students in the classrooms with most natural light progressed 20 percent faster on math tests and 26 per- cent faster on reading tests.Workforce studies show how productivity increases by typically 6-16 percent, absence decreases by around 5-25 percent. Add to this the energy savings of up to 25 percent of the annual costs and it’s not difficult to calculate a shor t time between investment and payback.

It is important to provide a healing and positive atmosphere in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Therefore, creating a living and healthy lighting that brings elements of the nature indoors is a sound investment. Hospitals are such large structures that many occupied areas can be left without natural light. A problem that the Parans System is capable of solving.

Galleries and Museums

At last art galleries and museums can show paintings and sculptures in the natural light it was created in! This is possible since the Parans System does not transfer the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sunlight into buildings, which can degrade artwork and textiles. It only transfers visible light. The heat-intensive infrared radiation that requires energy consuming cooling is also filtered away.

Retail Stores

Crucial to the success of any retail store is to attract customers and to make them stay and shop. It is therefore no wonder that sales can increase by 40 percent as shoppers stay longer in environments made more comfor table and interesting by adding natural light. In addition, the uniqueness and brightness of the Parans System is sure to attract a great deal of attention to any venue

Residential

Our home is where we spend time without obligations, a place for safe and relaxed living. Many homes have rooms that could be so much more inviting and comfortable if they were reached by the living sunlight. With the Parans System, many more rooms - deep inside buildings, north facing or even under ground - can be illuminated with real sunlight.