Publications received
Publications received
CHEAPER PV-SYSTEMS Low-voltage fluorescent lamps can be used successfully to minimize the costs of solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems.
A USEFUL GUIDE Specifier Reports: Electronic Ballasts is the first in a series of objective reports from the US National Lighting Product Information Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.
EUROPEAN BROCHURES ON LIGHTING One of the objectives of the European Community's Thermie programme is to produce a range of "Maxibrochuers", devoted to various energy technologies and describing case studies of successful projects.
RIGHT LIGHT, BRIGHT LIGHT Proceedings from the first European Conference on Energy-Efficient Lighting consist of one volume containing 38 papers.
CHEAPER PV-SYSTEMS · Low-voltage fluorescent lamps can be used successfully to minimize the costs of solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems.
To optimize system efficiency, low voltage dc fluorescent lamps should be used, but ac lamps may be used by incorporating an inverter into the system. However, this will introduce significant additional electrical losses, hence a larger PV array will be needed. All this according to Solar Photovoltaic Products: A Guide for Development Workers<(IT Power, London; Stockholm Environment Institute and the Swedish Missionary Coun cil).
However appropriate for developing countries, this is also valid in difficult-to-reach locations in industrialized countries, such as weekend houses. In the guide, one chapter devotes attention to this question with practical advice and a list of available products.
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A USEFUL GUIDE·Specifier Reports: Electronic Ballasts is the first in a series of objective reports from the US National Lighting Product Information Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. Each report discusses a particular lighting technology in a narrative, educational text, and manufacturer-specific performance data are assembled in easy-to-read tables. Historical and background information are given in the narrative texts, followed by topics such as "Energy, Efficacy and Economics", "Ballast Factor", "Operation, Reliability and Life", "Effect on Lamp Life", "Power Quality".
It should be noted that the Specifier Reports do not attempt to rank the products listed in the table. The purpose is to facilitate the comparison of various products. Other reports planned for 1992 will cover fluorescent power reducers, specular reflectors, occupancy sensors and parking lot luminaires. As the National Lighting Product Information Program is sponsored by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and closely associated with the agency's Green Lights Program, together with other private and public activites, the Specifier Reports mainly give data on products available in the US. But the reports should also be of value to users outside the US.
The Specifier Reports are intended to supplement the Guide to Performance Evaluation of Efficient Lighting Products, which was published by the NLPIP in June 1991. The Guide should serve as a valuable companion piece to the Specifier Reports. In addition to providing more detail on standards and test methods, the guide contains a glossary that gives plain-English definitions for many of the technical lighting terms used in the reports.
For information contact:
Lighting Research Center
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Troy, NY 12180-3590, USA
Fax: +1 518 276 2999
EUROPEAN BROCHURES ON LIGHTING· One of the objectives of the European Community's Thermie programme is to produce a range of "Maxibrochuers", devoted to various energy technologies and describing case studies of successful projects.
The first of a series of Maxibrochures on energy-efficient lighting, entitled Energy Efficient Lighting in Buildings, was published last summer as part ot the Rational Use of Energy sub-programme.
The first part of the brochure presents a brief overview description of the theory, principles and economics, etc. of energy-efficient lighting. The second part is devoted to 13 case studies representative of various sectors, such as hospitals, industry, schools and hotels, from a number of countries.
The Maxibrochuers on lighting are being produced by BRECSU (the Building Research Energy Conservation Support Unit) in the UK, in its capacity as an OPET (Organization for the Promotion of Energy Technologies), on behalf of the DG XVII (Directorate General for Energy) of the EC.
A further three brochures on energy-efficient lighting are being produced, dealing with lighting in industry, offices and schools.
For information contact:
BRECSU, Enquiries Bureau Building Research Establishment
Garston, Watford, WD2 7JR, UK
Tel: +44 1923 66 42 58
Fax: +44 1923 66 40 97
RIGHT LIGHT, BRIGHT LIGHT· Proceedings from the first European Conference on Energy-Efficient Lighting consist of one volume containing 38 papers covering the following subjects:
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Technology, economics and lighting quality;
- Lighting case studies;
- Programme design and evaluation;
- Marketing issues and strategies;
- Policy and planning issues.
The proceedings are edited by Evan Mills.
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