Tridonic’s Multichannel OTD Driver Wins Lighting Product of the Year

Developed for street and urban environments, the Multichannel OTD Driver marks a major advancement in adaptive outdoor lighting. Unlike conventional single-channel drivers, the Multichannel OTD enables dynamic control of multiple LED channels, allowing operators to fine-tune colour temperature throughout the night. Cooler light can be used during peak activity for improved visibility, then seamlessly transition to warmer tones during quieter hours to reduce blue light emissions that can disturb wildlife and nearby residents. This precise, demand-driven approach ensures lighting is delivered only in the appropriate quantity and quality, cutting unnecessary energy use.

The driver incorporates advanced dimming strategies and flexible scheduling, enabling local authorities to reduce output during low-traffic periods without compromising safety. Integration with presence and daylight sensors ensures light levels adapt in real time, boosting brightness only when motion is detected or ambient light drops. With a very low upward light output ratio (ULOR), the system also helps tackle light pollution and improve visual comfort in public spaces.

From an efficiency standpoint, the Multichannel OTD delivers exceptional performance, achieving up to 95% full-load efficiency and offering impressively low standby consumption. Its robust design ensures stable operation across harsh outdoor conditions, while a lifetime of up to 100,000 hours significantly reduces maintenance requirements and lifecycle environmental impact.

Celebrating the award, Martin Thompson, Technical Services Manager and Sustainability Lead, Tridonic UK, said “This recognition highlights the real-world value of intelligent, adaptable outdoor lighting. The Multichannel OTD shows how sustainability and performance can work hand in hand - reducing energy consumption, protecting the environment, and ultimately creating safer, more comfortable public spaces.”

Richard Strode, Managing Director, Tridonic UK, added “We are thrilled that the Multichannel OTD has been named Lighting Product of the Year. In addition to its Build Back Better Gold recognition in September, receiving this award reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, future-ready lighting technologies. Our teams across Tridonic UK and the wider global organisation continue to push boundaries, and this achievement is a testament to their dedication and expertise.”

About Tridonic 
Tridonic is a world-leading supplier of lighting technology, supporting its customers with intelligent hardware and software and offering the highest level of quality, reliability and energy savings. As a global driver of innovation in the field of lighting-based network technology, Tridonic develops scalable, future-oriented solutions that enable new business models for lighting manufacturers, building managers, systems integrators, planners and many other types of customer. 

To promote the vision of the “Internet of Light”, Tridonic relies on partnerships with other specialists. The goal is the joint development of innovative technological solutions that convert lighting systems into intelligent networks and thereby enable associated services. Tridonic’s in-depth industry expertise makes it an ideal driver for partnerships with other visionaries. 

Tridonic is the technology company of the Zumtobel Group and is headquartered in Dornbirn, Austria. In the 2021/22 fiscal year, Tridonic achieved sales of 363 million euros. 1,869 highly skilled employees and a worldwide sales presence in over 70 countries provide the basis for developing and launching new, smart and connected lighting systems. 

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