![Brightgreen’s UV-C Lights Help Knock Out Covid-19 Brightgreen’s UV-C Lights Help Knock Out Covid-19](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BG_Germicidal-lighting_Workspace-02.jpg)
Brightgreen’s UV-C Lights Help Knock Out Covid-19
While some designers and textile manufacturers focus on making masks (see here), Brightgreen Wellness continues doing what they do best—lighting.
![UV-C Lights corridor in nurses' station](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/germicidal_hospital-02-1024x683.jpg)
However, Brightgreen’s UV-C Lights are no ordinary luminaire, but rather a sophisticated dual-light spectrum system delivering ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) in the form of short wavelength ultra-violet light (UV-C) as well as regular visible light.
![UV-C Lights detail of module](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Germicidal-Lighting_Studio-2-1024x534.jpg)
UV-C light is a proven virus-eradicating technology. In use for more than 70 years—primarily in healthcare environments—targeted application of UV-C sterilizes and sanitizes surfaces and kills airborne pathogens.
![UV-C Lights surgery room](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Germicidal_Surgery-room-01B-1024x682.png)
Studies show the approach is effective: “UV light can significantly decrease the bio-burden of common multidrug-resistant and spore-forming pathogens.” This includes common bacteria like C-Dificile and MRSA, as well as coronaviruses like SARS and MERS.
![UV-C Lights module detail](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Germicidal-Lighting_Studio-3.jp4_-1024x576.jpg)
Since Covid-19 is a close relative of the latter two, UV-C lights show great promise in helping to combat its spread, not only in healthcare facilities but also in schools and workspaces.
![UV-C Lights recessed lights in school](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BG_Germicidal-lighting_School-03-1024x684.jpg)
As UV-C light can be damaging to skin and eyes, Brightgreen has created an algorithm-based wellness system that detects human presence and deactivates the light. The system emits the UV-C light when the space is vacant and cycles back into regular visible light when occupied.
![UV-C Lights suspended luminaire in workspace](https://media.designerpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BG_Germicidal-lighting_Workspace-02-1024x683.jpg)
Brightgreen is using their Troffer lights for the initial rollout. They’re available as recessed, surface, and suspended luminaires. To find out more, contact Brightgreen.
Leave a Reply