Evaluation of LED-based Outdoor Lighting Solution for University Campus Enhancement

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Nowadays, power demand is on the rise primarily driven by the ongoing development of nations, services, and dailyoperations. Consequently, there is a growing emphasis on reducing electricity usage to lower bills and move towards a more sustainablesociety with minimal energy generation emissions. To achieve this reduction in electric consumption, accurate data and intelligentsystems are essential, as well as promoting energy efficiency programs focused on decreasing power demand while maintaining servicesand customer requirements. Under this framework, this study aims to decrease electricity consumption in a university environment byimplementing LED-based high efficiency lighting solution on the campus of Albacete, which is part of the University of Castilla La Mancha (Spain). Results and power demand data are also included in the paper to compare both power demand profiles before and afterthe lighting transition, in terms of cost and energy saving estimations.