Management of Existing Capacity of Electric Powerudwith Energy Saving Devices

摘要

The strategy of management of the existing capacity by proper illumination design andudthe use of energy saving devices in the residential sector is reported. Improper installation designudand the use of all sorts of devices at homes has led to a lot of electrical energy wastages resulting inud· the need to increase the ·generation capacity. The study revealed that annual energy of 551.88kWhud.could be saved for a three - bedroom flat when energy saving fluorescent lamps were used. Theudcorresponding naira savings was 2,207.52 per annum. In addition, the sizes of cable, fuses/circuitudbreakers required are reduced and hence reduction in the cost of installation. The paper advocatesudthe need for proper design and installation of energy saving devices in homes. The paper wi II be ofudrelevance to lighting installation designers, power systems engineers, power utility managers, andudthe general public.