The lighting of buildings is one of the main sources of energy consumption of the same. Thus, according to the main use of the building, the percentages of energy consumed dedicated to lighting are as follows:
| Use of the building |
% of energy consumed for lighting |
| Bureaux |
50 % |
| Bureaux |
50 % |
| Hospitals |
20-30 % |
| Industry |
15 % |
| Colleges |
10-15 % |
| Shops |
15-70 % |
| Hotels |
25-50 % |
| Residential |
10-15 % |
According to these data, the energy saving potential of this facility is high.To reduce its energy consumption, different strategies can be considered:
Adequate design of the interiors of the building. Use of natural light. Improvement in the performance of the luminaires. Proper management and use of the facility.Authors: Energy Efficiency Solutions