“Energy efficiency gains by led luminaires in common areas’ of shopping malls through transition from fluorescent lamps to leds: a case of mini-mall, Kisumu, Kenya.”
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2021Author
Adhiambo, Christine, R
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ThesisLanguage
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The quality of light plays a significant role in determining the number of people drawn to shopping
malls, which increases sales. The quality of light in shopping malls is dependent on several factors
such as the type of fixtures, color rendering index of the lighting, beam angle, the dimming
compatibility of the fixtures, and the luminance distribution. LEDs can be used to increase
illumination intensity lighting from ceilings. When the installation of the LEDs is correctly done, it
helps in minimizing the glare, which encourages mall visitors to stay longer. Besides having a long
lifespan, LEDs are energy efficient, therefore, reduces the amount of energy consumption in
commercial setups. Nonetheless, the quality of the construction of the building also has an effect on
the quality of a lighting scheme. The case study analyzed is for a shopping mall (Minimall-Kisumu)
with an aim of making a comparison of the suitability and cost-effectiveness between the existing
CFLs and LEDs in the commercial spaces. A layout design was simulated using Dialux where the
CFLs were replaced using different LED luminaires in different common areas. The simulated
lighting design lowers the amount of energy consumption by 43% and optimizes quality of lighting
in common areas of the mall. The simulated and calculated results validate the technical and
economical part of the project.
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University of Nairobi
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