Eficiencia energética en el alumbrado público del Centro Histórico de Cuenca: telegestión y sustitución de luminarias

Abstract

ABSTRACT The continued increase in both population and energy demand necessitates the importance of seeking alternative energy sources that minimize the consumption of energy with no reduction in the quality of service. The present work has as its objective to determine the energy impact of public lighting in Cuenca’s historic district through the substitution of the current public lighting system with new led technology and the implementation of an integrated remote system. In chapters 1 and 2 the principles, concepts, phenomena and standards that govern lighting are explained. Also different types of public lighting, auxiliary equipment and street lights are examined. Additionally the basis of led technology, its classification and advancements in devices for public lighting that use led technology will be analyzed. Chapter 3 explores pertinent factors regarding a public lighting facility. An examination of the present lighting system is then carried out with special attention given to street lighting in Cuenca’s historic district. An opposing system of networked street lighting based upon led technology is then presented to establish comparative parameters between the two systems. In chapter 4 a description and analysis of control systems through the use of integrated remote systems applicable to public lighting in Cuenca’s historic district is given. Finally, chapter 5 presents criteria, conclusions, recommendations and obtained results from the aforementioned chapters.