Sustainable Lighting Systems Implementation Methodology Aligned with SDGs and International Standards: A Case Study in a Mexican Technological Institute

Jorge Alberto Cárdenas Magaña, Marco Antonio Celis Crisóstomo, Juan M. González López (), Sergio Sandoval Pérez, Daniel A. Verde Romero, Francisco Miguel Hernández López, Efrain Villalvazo Laureano, Emmanuel Vega Negrete, Jaime Jalomo Cuevas, Ramón Chávez Bracamontes and Paulina Barragán Sánchez
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Jorge Alberto Cárdenas Magaña: Instituto Tecnológico José Mario Molina Pasquel y Henríquez Unidad Académica Tamazula, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico City 49650, Mexico
Marco Antonio Celis Crisóstomo: Instituto Tecnológico José Mario Molina Pasquel y Henríquez Unidad Académica Tamazula, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico City 49650, Mexico
Juan M. González López: Facultad de Ingeniería Electromecánica, Universidad de Colima, Manzanillo 28860, Mexico
Sergio Sandoval Pérez: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Guzmán, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico City 49100, Mexico
Daniel A. Verde Romero: Facultad de Ingeniería Electromecánica, Universidad de Colima, Manzanillo 28860, Mexico
Francisco Miguel Hernández López: Instituto Tecnológico José Mario Molina Pasquel y Henríquez Unidad Académica Tamazula, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico City 49650, Mexico
Efrain Villalvazo Laureano: Facultad de Ingeniería Electromecánica, Universidad de Colima, Manzanillo 28860, Mexico
Emmanuel Vega Negrete: Instituto Tecnológico José Mario Molina Pasquel y Henríquez Unidad Académica Tamazula, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico City 49650, Mexico
Jaime Jalomo Cuevas: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Guzmán, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico City 49100, Mexico
Ramón Chávez Bracamontes: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Guzmán, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico City 49100, Mexico
Paulina Barragán Sánchez: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Guzmán, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico City 49100, Mexico

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 24, 1-21

Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive holistic methodology implemented for sustainable lighting systems in educational institutions. The proposed methodology is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), and it follows international standards. The six-step process includes viability analysis, project design simulation using DIALux 4.13 software, the installation of LED lighting systems, and the redesign of some electrical circuits, followed by an analysis of return on investment and the monitorization of CO 2 and energy consumption. The proposed methodology results in significant return on investment (ROI), primarily achieved through energy savings and reduced maintenance costs. The implementation of LED tubes, combined with occupancy and natural light sensors, leads to a 66% reduction in energy consumption and a reduction of 15.63 tons (metric tons) of CO 2 annually, translating into a quick payback period of approximately 2.36 years. Additionally, the system includes Long-Term Monitoring, which ensures that energy consumption and lighting levels are continuously tracked.

Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); sustainable lighting; LED luminaires; CO 2 emissions reduction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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