The Role Of Lamps In Managing Household Electricity Consumption

Abstract

In every country, the electricity industry is one of the most important foundations of economic activity. The investment and establishment of this vital industry requires a long time and significant resources. Electrical energy is used in various aspects of life, with household lighting being one of the most important. Different types of lamps, such as incandescent, fluorescent, and LED, are used for lighting, each with different power and consumption characteristics. The selection of the lamp type, considering the activity and application of automated sensors that are active and inactive at specific times, has a significant impact on energy consumption reduction. Since artificial lighting is expensive but essential, understanding and comparing the cost of lamps and the supply of electricity to residential units is an important issue addressed in this study. This research is practical and descriptive in terms of importance and examines the cost of supplying and energy consumption of incandescent and fluorescent lamps, considering their voltage, power, and lifespan. The selected lamps are analyzed and evaluated as samples. The research results show that using energy-efficient lamps instead of energy-consuming lamps can result in approximately 83.3% cost savings in electricity supply and energy consumption, according to the measurement criteria of the Afghan Power Supply Company. Finally, by comparing the lifespan of the studied lamps, there is an 88.9% reduction in the number of lamps used.