As global emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainable development continues to grow, smart lighting has evolved from a simple energy-saving tool into a critical approach for companies to achieve carbon neutrality and enhance operational efficiency. With years of experience in smart lighting, MEAN WELL has observed significant structural shifts in the market driven by growing focus on sustainability. The industry is now evolving in three main directions: (1) “from energy-saving to sustainable governance and ESG implementation,” (2) “from simple control to system integration and multi-technology synergy,” and (3) “from product orientation to service and human-centric experience orientation.”
In response to these trends, MEAN WELL expanded its presence at the highly anticipated Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition). With its core “2+1” smart lighting strategy, the company is fully committed to capturing the immense opportunities within the global lighting market.
Denny Hu, General Manager of MEAN WELL (Guangzhou) Electronics Co. Ltd., highlighted the evolving demands in the lighting industry. Initially, the focus was on reducing energy consumption and achieving energy savings. However, with the global challenges such as climate change and carbon neutrality, smart lighting has begun to play a vital role in corporate ESG reporting and carbon tracking. Furthermore, traditional smart lighting has progressed from basic controls (such as simple remote switches or motion sensors) to system integration and inter-device connectivity. Lastly, the market now demands lighting that not only provides functional convenience but also enhances health and comfort through human-centric design.
To meet the needs of the rapidly evolving global smart lighting market, MEAN WELL continues to optimize traditional power technologies while enhancing product efficiency. At the same time, the company is strengthening its smart design and customer-oriented R&D approaches to address the diverse requirements of different application scenarios, providing a more human-centered and convenient user experience.
MEAN WELL Unveiled Five New Product Series, Illustrating the Group’s Comprehensive Strategic Deployment
As global focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability continues to grow, along with increasing interest in smart homes and urban sustainability, TrendForce’s 2H25 Global LED Lighting Market Trends Report projects that the smart lighting market will reach around USD 11.573 billion by 2025 and grow to USD 21.941 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 17.7%. To seize this opportunity, MEAN WELL has adopted a “2+1” strategy aligned with international standards, offering solutions that integrate ESG and smart technology applications. This strategy includes a strong focus on two major wired control technologies, DALI-2 and KNX, and an active effort to adopt the Matter wireless communication standard. This approach ensures that system integrators can build smart lighting systems without concerns about integration and interoperability, positioning MEAN WELL’s solutions as the ideal market choice.
At the autumn edition of the 2025 Hong Kong Lighting Fair, MEAN WELL showcased new products centering on the “2+1” strategy. The lineup included the XLC-KN Series (KNX LED drivers), XLC-MA Series (Matter LED drivers), DTP-2xx Series (DALI-2 touch panels), DLS-2xx Series (DALI-2 PIR sensors), and SPWM Series (75W/150W/240W constant voltage dimming/color tuning power supplies). These new products highlight MEAN WELL’s comprehensive ecosystem and multifunctional integration capabilities.
According to Denny Hu, MEAN WELL’s XLC Series products support a variety of dimming protocols, including 3-in-1 dimming, DALI-2, KNX, and Matter. This allows system integrators to choose the appropriate version from a single product family based on specific project requirements, thereby simplifying both the design and inventory management. The XLC-KN Series distinguishes itself by integrating KNX control functions directly into AC/DC LED drivers—an approach that is relatively uncommon among power supply manufacturers and enhances system installation efficiency. In addition, the XLC-MA Series, based on Matter-over-Thread technology, has received CSA Alliance’s Matter certification. These drivers feature constant power design, flicker-free operation, and very low dimming levels (down to 0.5% at constant current or 0.1% at constant voltage), making them ideal for wireless control in smart homes and buildings.
Caption: MEAN WELL’s XLC-MA Series office lighting power supplies provide reliable and efficient lighting solutions for modern office spaces.
With Certified Compliance, Customers Enjoy One-Stop Procurement Convenience and Quality Assurance
MEAN WELL underscores its commitment to a complete ecosystem and high compatibility in its smart lighting strategy. “Within the DALI-2 system domain, MEAN WELL excels by providing a comprehensive range of DALI solutions, from LED drivers and main controllers to touch panels and sensors,” explained Hu. “This complete product line forms a highly reliable, highly compatible, and DALI-2 certified ecosystem, offering system integrators one-stop procurement convenience and quality assurance. It also eliminates the need to coordinate with multiple suppliers, allowing for streamlined deployment from hardware to control systems.”
MEAN WELL’s DALI-2 Series products have all received official DALI certification, which significantly reduces risk and debugging costs for system integrators during the installation process. For example, the DTP-2xx series DALI-2 touch panels comply with DALI-2 standards 101/103/301/332. This series offers two standard sizes—r European and American—and configurations with three, four, or six buttons. They support multiple functions such as single-click, double-click, and long-press operations. Additionally, they feature adjustable backlight brightness and an optional key sound toggle to balance convenience and silent operation requirements, catering to installation needs across various global markets.
The DALI-2 PIR sensors are core components for achieving efficient automated lighting and precise energy savings. These sensors feature a dual-function design, incorporating both infrared human motion detection and ambient light sensing. This allows for accurate assessment of space usage and lighting conditions to enable intelligent dimming. To address different application needs, the DALI-2 PIR sensors come in two versions: a low-mount version, suitable for offices and homes with a standard installation height of about 3 meters, and a high-mount version, suitable for warehouses, lobbies, and other spaces with high ceilings, with a standard installation height of about 8 meters. This variety ensures the sensors meet differing requirements for sensing distances and ranges across various application scenarios.
Well-Rounded Development Strategy for Leading the Smart Lighting Revolution
The dimmable models under MEAN WELL’s PWM Series have earned high acclaim in the global market for many years. At the autumn edition of the 2025 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair, MEAN WELL introduced the SPWM Series as an extension and complement to the PWM Series. The SPWM Series offers significant flexibility in dimming, color temperature adjustment, and color tuning, further expand its application scenarios.
The SPWM-75/150/240 Series is designed for indoor applications. The series features a slim, rectangular white casing with terminal outputs, making it ideal for installations with strict size requirements, such as light slots or poster lightboxes. The SPWM series supports various dimming methods (i.e., 3-in-1 dimming, DALI-2, KNX, and Matter) and allow flexibly settings for dimming, color temperature adjustment, and color tuning, providing multifunctionality within a single device. It accommodates a wide input voltage range from 100V to 305V AC (75W/150W), making it suitable for various global electrical grids. The series meets IEEE 1789 standards for high-frequency, flicker-free operation and has obtained safety certifications from multiple countries and regions.
In response to the strong global demand for smart lighting equipment, MEAN WELL has developed an all-inclusive development plan encompassing both product and strategic aspects. The company aims to transition from a power supply provider to an enabler of complete solutions across industries. On the product lineup, MEAN WELL focuses on strengthening its core power supply business by fully upgrading its product lineup. Additionally, the company is partnering with various sectors to expand its offerings in power electronics, including peripheral components, automation solutions, and green energy products. This holistic approach aims to establish a presence across the entire industry chain and provide one-stop convenience, shifting from a “product-driven” strategy to a “solution-driven” one.
Hu stated, “Regarding strategy, we have been focusing on ESG for many years. Recently, we have aligned our efforts with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), selecting nine specific goals (i.e., goal number 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 17) to guide our initiatives. We are continuously working to implement these SDGs.”
Hu further explained: “At the environmental level, we promote the ‘Three Ens’ (energy-saving, smart energy, and green energy) and ‘Three Zations’ (automation, internationalization, and standardization) strategies. By sharing our experiences with partners, we aim to drive the industry towards higher efficiency and green transformation. At the societal level, we collaborate with numerous global universities on industry-academia partnerships to cultivate talent and create potential for technological innovation. Finally, at the level of corporate governance, we explore deeper financial ties to elevate our partnerships from a ‘community of shared interests’ to a ‘community of shared future.’ We consolidate our supply chain and distribution channels through joint ventures or investments and advance the planning and construction of manufacturing bases and service centers around the world.”
From empowering comprehensive power solutions to actualizing its SDG partnership strategy, MEAN WELL builds strong competitive advantages by strengthening its product offerings and expanding its technological leadership with steadfast dedication. In the synergy of technological innovation and social responsibility, MEAN WELL is setting the global standard of excellence for power supply and related solutions.
