Eficiência energética em iluminação: estudo de caso do campus de uma instituição de ensino superior da Serra Gaúcha

Abstract

The high energy consumption on an ailing energy supply, implies the need for buildings implement energy efficiency projects in order to reduce consumption and make efficient use. Institutions such as University Campus, which consume large amounts of energy with lighting systems, become a playing field for improving energy efficiency projects. In this context, this study aims to evaluate the efficiency of campus lighting systems in a Higher Education Institution of the Serra Gaúcha, applying the procedure laid down in energy audits, proposing improvements and assessing the economic feasibility of its implementation. Through the survey of the current system have been proposed retrofit scenarios of the equipment used. The results show that most of the buildings the initial investment for replacement of equipment is high, making it economically unviable alternative. However, with the changes made is possible to have a reduction in consumption of approximately 30.5% per year. These changes associated with other alternatives and will provide staff training scenarios to enhance energy performance of the University Campus.