Electrical energy saving tips for illumination

Energy is saved by turning the unnecessary lights. But the most effective way to save energy is to replace the old lights with new energy-saving lights. LED light consumes more power then the incandescent bulbs. By changing LED light with incandescent bulbs, electric energy can be saved up to 10%.

 

1. Turn off the light frequently to save power

If we are managed to save lighting time of 12W fluorescent lamp by 1 hour a day, we will be able to same 4.3 kWh of electricity a year. Turn off the room light frequently if you do not need it. It is the most efficient way to save the electricity.

 

2. Save power by replacing the fluorescent light with a new light source

Some manufacturer has started incorporating the flat spiral processing technology in fluorescent lamp for brightness and compactness. These newly design fluorescent lights has the life of 20,000 hours over the existing fluorescent lamp which is have 16,000 hours of light. No energy saving is there but you can save on number of lamp replacement, time and dust. This light is eco-friendly as well.

 

3. Replace with a fluorescent bulb to save electricity

If you compare brightness of fluorescent lamp of 12W and incandescent lamp of 54 W, it is the same. But the electric consumption of fluorescent lamp is ¼ of incandescent lamp. Fluorescent lamps take time to become bright after turning on but there is huge saving in electricity.

 

4. Replace with LED ceiling to save electricity

In most of the houses ceiling light is popular and most used fixture. Replace your ceiling light with a round, thin or rectangular design with a function such as toning and dimming. Some light also has Eco-mode that automatically adjust the brightness as required.

 

5. Power saving with sensor light

Sensor lights turn on when it is approached by people. This sensor also called as occupancy sensor. Use this light in garden, parking lot for outdoor use only. For outdoor use solar power lamps also can be used which does not use electricity.

 

6. Candlelight Dinner

 We always prefer candlelight dinner when there is power break out. We still can enjoy candlelight dinner by switching the light off once in a week which will save the electricity.

 

7. Use of window curtains and blinds

 Open the blinds or curtains in daytime and allow sunlight to come into the room. If you still want to keep blind and curtain close, use some light-coloured curtains or blind.

 

8. Spend some time together with family

 All family member can gather in one room like living room and keep all other room’s light off. You can not only save the electricity but also spend a quality time together with your family.