Lighting for Energy-efficient Luminous Environments

Lighting for Energy-efficient Luminous Environments
Author: Ronald N. Helms
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 492
Release: 1991
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Designed for those who design, specify, inspect and/or direct the application of both interior and exterior lighting designs, this work covers lighting designs at all levels, from beginners to the experienced professional.

Green Lighting

Green Lighting
Author: Brian Clark Howard
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2010-10-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071630171

Flip the switch to energy-efficient lighting This do-it-yourself guide makes it easy to upgrade residential and commercial lighting to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining or even improving the quality of the lighting. Filled with step-by-step instructions, Green Lighting shows you how to save money and energy with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), solar lights, windows, skylights, fixtures, controls, and other bright ideas. Methods for calculating return on investment, plus recommended sources for energy-efficient products, are included in this practical resource. Green Lighting covers: Color temperature measurements In-depth details on the differences between LEDs and CFLs How utilities bill for electricity usage Comparing wattage and determining energy savings ENERGY STAR® ratings Purchasing appropriate bulbs, fixtures, and sensors Developing a comprehensive green lighting plan for your entire home, office, or commercial environment Incandescent, halogen, and gas-discharge lighting Solar and next-generation lighting

Assessment of Solid-State Lighting, Phase Two

Assessment of Solid-State Lighting, Phase Two
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2017-06-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309452570

The standard incandescent light bulb, which still works mainly as Thomas Edison invented it, converts more than 90% of the consumed electricity into heat. Given the availability of newer lighting technologies that convert a greater percentage of electricity into useful light, there is potential to decrease the amount of energy used for lighting in both commercial and residential applications. Although technologies such as compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) have emerged in the past few decades and will help achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency, solid-state lighting (SSL) stands to play a large role in dramatically decreasing U.S. energy consumption for lighting. Since the publication of the 2013 National Research Council report Assessment of Advanced Solid-State Lighting, the penetration of SSL has increased dramatically, with a resulting savings in energy and costs that were foreshadowed by that study. What was not anticipated then is the dramatic dislocation and restructuring of the SSL marketplace, as cost reductions for light-emitting diode (LED) components reduced profitability for LED manufacturers. At the same time, there has been the emergence of new applications for SSL, which have the potential to create new markets and commercial opportunities for the SSL industry. Assessment of Solid-State Lighting, Phase Two discusses these aspects of changeâ€"highlighting the progress of commercialization and acceptance of SSL and reviewing the technical advances and challenges in achieving higher efficacy for LEDs and organic light-emitting diodes. This report will also discuss the recent trends in SSL manufacturing and opportunities for new applications and describe the role played by the Department of Energy (DOE) Lighting Program in the development of SSL.

Light Right a practising engineer's manual on energy-efficient lighting

Light Right a practising engineer's manual on energy-efficient lighting
Author: T Senthil Kumar and G Harikumar M K Halpeth
Publisher: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9788179930441

Lighting Not Only Affects Efficiency And Ambience At The Workplace But Also Offers Immense Energy-Saving Opportunities. In The Industrial Sector, Lighting Constitutes 2%-5% Of Total Energy Consumption But In Commercial Buildings, Hotels, And Office Complexes, It Can Go Up To 30%. This Handbook Discusses Effective Lighting Concepts And Practices For Maximizing Energy Conservation And Provides Insights Into New Technologies And Successful Case Studies. It Holds Value For Facility/Office Managers, Building Owners, Consultants, Designers/Engineers, And Energy Specialists In Municipal Bodies.

Assessment of Advanced Solid-State Lighting

Assessment of Advanced Solid-State Lighting
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2013-04-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309270111

The standard incandescent light bulb, which still works mainly as Thomas Edison invented it, converts more than 90% of the consumed electricity into heat. Given the availability of newer lighting technologies that convert a greater percentage of electricity into useful light, there is potential to decrease the amount of energy used for lighting in both commercial and residential applications. Although technologies such as compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) have emerged in the past few decades and will help achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency, solid-state lighting (SSL) stands to play a large role in dramatically decreasing U.S. energy consumption for lighting. This report summarizes the current status of SSL technologies and products-light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic LEDs (OLEDs)-and evaluates barriers to their improved cost and performance. Assessment of Advanced Solid State Lighting also discusses factors involved in achieving widespread deployment and consumer acceptance of SSL products. These factors include the perceived quality of light emitted by SSL devices, ease of use and the useful lifetime of these devices, issues of initial high cost, and possible benefits of reduced energy consumption.

Quality Lighting for High Performance Buildings

Quality Lighting for High Performance Buildings
Author: Michael Stiller
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8770222991

This book provides an overview of the basic concepts of quality, indoor lighting, and explains concepts like visual comfort, visual interest, and integrated design as they relate to the practice of lighting design. Energy-efficient lighting technologies, including LED lighting and digital control systems, and design strategies that increase visual comfort and productivity are discussed in plain language, and examined in a straightforward way to give the reader, whether an architect, interior designer, engineer, building trades professional, or student a broad understanding of the art and science of energy-efficient quality lighting.

Lighting Retrofit and Relighting

Lighting Retrofit and Relighting
Author: James R. Benya
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2011-03-08
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0470904828

The ultimate guide to the retrofitting of lighting for greater efficiency and performance Retrofitting outdated energy-guzzling lighting components with green energy-saving alternatives is a process that promotes sustainability and offers significant benefits for businesses, contractors, and the community at large. Not only can retrofitting improve the overall quality and functionality of light, it also can make spaces safer, easier and less costly to maintain, and more comfortable to inhabit. From lighting technology to retrofit financial analysis, Lighting Retrofit and Relighting evaluates the latest lighting system types, then demonstrates how to apply them for the greatest functional and cost-saving benefit. This book: Discusses the recent advances in lighting equipment and retrofittable controls, for both interior and outdoor use Explains how to do a lighting audit to identify and evaluate logical retrofit choices Includes case studies of retrofits, illustrating improvements in the quality and efficacy of new lighting Demonstrates how cost savings realized over time can not only pay for new equipment but produce a return on the investment Lighting Retrofit and Relighting serves as an ideal reference for students or professionals—whether they are energy auditors, designers, installers, facilities managers, or manufacturers—by taking a close look at the most current lighting technology illuminating pathways toward a brighter future.

Solar Lighting

Solar Lighting
Author: Ramchandra Pode
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2011-09-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1447121341

Limited availability of grid-based electricity is a major challenge faced by many developing countries, particularly the rural population. Fuel-based lighting, such as the kerosene lantern, is widespread in these areas, but it is a poor alternative, contributing to global warming and causing serious health problems. Several developing countries are therefore now encouraging the use of sustainable lighting. Solar Lighting gives an in-depth analysis of energy-efficient light production through the use of solar-powered LED systems. The authors pay particular attention to the interplay between energy transformation and device efficiency. They also discuss diverse aspects of renewable energy, including how an improvement in the efficiency of appliances can reduce the cost of energy. Solar Lighting is written for physicists, environmental experts and lighting engineers. It is also suitable for undergraduate students in the fields of environmental science, electrical engineering and renewable energy.