Under the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the global smart lighting market is experiencing robust growth. According to TrendForce’s latest analysis on the lighting market in 2025, the overall smart lighting market value is expected to increase from USD 9.7 billion in 2024 to USD 22.2 billion by 2029. Smart lighting trends for 2025 are increasingly centered on sustainability and digital integration. For example, LED fixtures equipped with sensor and automatic dimming technologies are helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. These innovations support enterprises in adopting smart lighting solutions to strengthen the data visibility of their ESG reports. This also signifies that smart lighting is evolving from being an early-stage energy-saving solution into a key tool for achieving sustainable governance.

Tony Hsieh, section manager of MEAN WELL’s Technical Service Center, mentioned that ESG has become an issue that both enterprises and governments must take seriously. This shift is clearly reflected in the development of smart lighting technologies, which are driving the overall trend toward greater sustainability, intelligence, and human-centric designs. For example, governments are encouraging businesses to transition from traditional lighting to smart lighting solutions through related incentives and energy-saving policies. In the process of establishing smart cities, there is also increased emphasis on lighting efficiency and intelligence. Lighting products are advancing not only in terms of diverse functionalities but also by providing appropriate automation mechanisms to become “smarter” and reduce operating or installation costs while enhancing the user experience. In response to these trends, MEAN WELL is actively investing in research and development across multiple areas—most recently with the launch of its next-gen XDR product, which offers a more compact form factor.

Notably, human-centric lighting (HCL) has drawn growing attention in recent years. This concept is not only applied in commercial environments like offices and healthcare institutions but also increasingly adopted by consumers at home seeking comfort. HCL systems adjust lighting according to residents’ biological rhythms, promoting better sleep quality and improved work efficiency. As a result, it has become an important consideration for users focused on quality of life during interior design. Accordingly, MEAN WELL has launched LED driver power supply solutions such as the XLC and XLN series targeting both residential and commercial markets, enabling its business partners to enjoy high-quality products at reasonable prices.

Ongoing Development of Standard Energy-Saving Products to Address Deployment, Operation, and Maintenance Challenges
MEAN WELL has been a key player in the power supply industry for over 40 years, operating under the philosophy of “Your Reliable Power Partner.” It has since developed into a global leading brand in standard power supplies, ranking among the top five players worldwide. In response to the rising ESG wave in the international market, the company not only continues to invest in the application of standard power supply technologies but also actively promotes low-carbon energy transformation by launching green energy, energy-saving, and smart products. With one-stop solutions, MEAN WELL helps businesses implement their ESG strategies.

Over the past few years, MEAN WELL has developed standard power supplies tailored for multiple industries. Many flagship products have been significantly optimized, focusing on reducing size and improving efficiency. These developments are promoted alongside related green energy products, energy storage products, and system-level solutions. At COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2025, MEAN WELL showcased a range of solutions, including microinverters, portable energy storage devices, as well as smart lighting and solar systems, highlighting its commitment to “multi-industry applications” and “carbon reduction.” In the company’s online exhibition hall, the product lines were divided into 12 major sections, offering diversified choices and rapid model selection, emphasizing comprehensive one-stop system power and energy storage system solutions.

Hsieh stated that businesses and system integrators face three major challenges when implementing smart lighting systems. The first challenge is system integration and compatibility. Because different brands and manufacturers often use varying communication protocols for lighting devices, sensors, and controllers, achieving seamless integration can be difficult. The second challenge is the high upfront cost. Smart lighting systems rely on programming software to coordinate components like sensors, gateways, and controllers, raising initial investment requirements. As a result, companies need to carefully plan to make the most of their budgets. Lastly, the design, planning, and calibration of smart lighting systems involve specialized fields such as optical engineering and communication technologies like Zigbee and BLE. However, the limited availability of specialized talent and insufficient technical support often hinder businesses from fully realizing the benefits of smart lighting.

Considering that energy saving is the primary driver for enterprises adopting smart lighting, MEAN WELL’s smart lighting solutions are built on international standards such as DALI and Matter to minimize compatibility issues during system establishment. This helps businesses and system integrators overcome difficulties during the implementation process. Furthermore, MEAN WELL offers comprehensive technical support, allowing corporate users or system integrators to focus on planning energy-saving systems without worrying about technical resources or product compatibility issues.

XDR Series Debuts with 45% Smaller Size
A key factor behind MEAN WELL’s outstanding performance in the highly competitive power supply industry is its strong research and development capability. For example, the new next-gen DIN rail power supply solutions, the XDR-E/XDR series, feature high efficiency and compact size, meeting diverse application needs. The XDR-E series focuses on high cost-effectiveness, supporting an input voltage range of 85–264Vac with a conversion efficiency of up to 96%. In addition to effectively addressing internal high-temperature issues, the XDR-E comes with an enclosure size that has been significantly reduced by 23%–45%, satisfying a variety of usage scenarios.

Building on the XDR-E foundation, the high-end flagship XDR series offers several market-leading designs, such as supporting a wide input voltage range of 85–305VAC, 600% peak current, instantaneous high load capacity up to 200% power, and an ultra-wide operating temperature range between -40°C and +85°C. Furthermore, the XDR models are engineered for environments including semiconductor, automation, and instrumentation applications, having obtained explosion-proof, marine-grade, and semiconductor equipment certifications. They also incorporate the MODBus communication protocol and provides a 5-year warranty, making them the preferred choice for semiconductor manufacturing and factory automation.

Hsieh explained that in recent years, MEAN WELL has leveraged advantages in production automation and material integration to achieve high cost-effectiveness for its products, thereby strengthening its competitive edge in the market. Taking the latest XDR-E/XDR series DIN rail power supply solutions as an example, their design reaches an excellent balance between functionality and price, offering the best-performing and most cost-effective option available. For instance, the cost-effective XDR-E series maintains the original cost level but improves efficiency and reduces the size by up to 45% compared to the previous generation, enhancing system integration flexibility while saving space and energy, thus meeting diverse application requirements. Additionally, MEAN WELL provides public test reports on its official website, allowing users to verify product reliability and compliance with international standards.

With growing corporate attention on ESG issues, MEAN WELL will continue to focus in 2025 on developing cost-effective, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly products. Besides launching standard smart lighting products and energy storage systems, the company will collaborate with distributors to establish demonstration sites, enabling users to gain deeper insights into product features and brand value. These demonstration sites will be tailored to local market needs and the unique strengths of each distributor; for example, green energy solutions will be prioritized in central and southern Taiwan. This initiative will first be implemented in Taiwan and then gradually be expanded to China, Europe, the United States, and other international markets, progressively enhancing MEAN WELL’s brand competitiveness globally.