Abstract
This article describes an innovative method for measuring lighting levels and other lighting parameters through the use of aerial imagery of towns and cities. Combined with electricity consumption data from smart electricity meters, it was possible to measure the energy efficiency of public lighting installations. The results of this study also confirmed that lighting measurements, installation material, luminaire position, and electricity consumption data can be easily integrated into geographic information systems (GIS). The main advantage of this new methodology is that it provides information about lighting installations in large areas in less time than more conventional procedures. It is thus a more effective way of obtaining the data required to calculate the energy efficiency of lighting levels and electricity consumption. There is even the possibility of generating street lighting maps that provide local administrations with up-to-date information regarding the status of public lighting installations in their city. In this way, modifications or improvements can be made to achieve greater energy savings and, if necessary, to correct the distribution or configuration of public lighting systems to make them more efficient and sustainable. This research studied levels of street lighting and calculated the energy efficiency in various streets of Deifontes (Granada), through the use of aerial imagery.
Highlights
The European Union has set itself the ambitious goal of increasing energy efficiency by 20% by the year 2020
European cities can play a very important role in reducing their carbon footprint by implementing innovative solutions that respect the environment in public lighting installations
One of the largest expenses in towns and cities is energy consumption, especially by public lighting [3]. Another important consideration is the need to comply with local, national and international regulations [4,5,6] regarding the optimization of lighting levels in order to reduce or eliminate light pollution [7]
Summary
The European Union has set itself the ambitious goal of increasing energy efficiency by 20% by the year 2020. European cities can play a very important role in reducing their carbon footprint by implementing innovative solutions that respect the environment in public lighting installations. After the recent economic crisis, local governments are obliged to reduce their expenses in order to meet their financial commitments In this regard, one of the largest expenses in towns and cities is energy consumption, especially by public lighting [3]. One of the largest expenses in towns and cities is energy consumption, especially by public lighting [3] Another important consideration is the need to comply with local, national and international regulations [4,5,6] regarding the optimization of lighting levels in order to reduce or eliminate light pollution [7]. For this reason, administrations must have access to up-to-date information regarding public lighting and light values in order to remedy any actual or potential non-compliance
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