The different types of energy saving lighting and its benefit
Energy saving lighting is the widely adopted measure for how to save energy. Electric lighting is a major energy consumer. Enormous energy savings are possible using energy efficient equipment, effective controls, and careful design. Using energy saving lighting reduces heat gain, thus saving air-conditioning energy and improving thermal comfort. Electric lighting design also strongly affects visual performance and visual comfort by aiming to maintain adequate and appropriate illumination while controlling reflection and glare. Lighting is not just a high priority when considering hotel design; it is also a high return, low-risk investment. By installing new lighting technologies, hotels can reduce the amount of electricity consumed and energy costs associated with lighting. There are several types of energy saving lighting and affordable lighting technology. The following are a few examples of energy saving lighting:
• Installation of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in place of incandescent lamps
• Installation of energy-efficient fluorescent lamps in place of "conventional" fluorescent lamps where fluorescent bulbs should be recycled and not thrown away
• Installation of occupancy/motion sensors to turn lights on and off where appropriate where when motion can no longer be detected, the lights shut off
• Using an automated device such as a key tag system, to regulate electric power in a room
• Offer night lights to prevent the bathroom lights from being left on all night
• Using Light Emitting Diodes (LED). LEDs are just tiny light bulbs that fit easily into an electric circuit
• Using high efficiency (HID) exterior lighting
By selectively replacing inefficient lamps with energy saving lighting you can reduce running costs the amount of CO2 generated. Thanks to new technology you do not have to compromise on style as many more products are available for energy saving lighting. Some of the benefits which energy saving lighting brings about are as follows:
• Provide better and safer lighting
• Save energy and money
• Reduce maintenance time and cost
• Help preserve the environment and the natural resources
Incandescent lights are basically electric space heaters that give off light as a byproduct. They are very inefficient, wasting most of the power they consume as heat. The next generation fluorescent and LED lamps save money and perform better. Energy saving lighting such as the compact fluorescent lamps performs equal to or better than the larger fluorescent lamps of the yesteryear. Not only they consume less energy and last longer, they also provide illumination that more closely resembles natural light.
Since lights are one of the biggest power uses in a remote home, it is important to pay close attention to kind used. If you replace all your lights with efficient versions, you may be able to get by with fewer expensive batteries and solar panels. An energy advisor can always be consulted by businesses or any building owners. That particular person can provide relevant recommendations on how to save energy by the appropriate use of energy saving lighting.
