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4. Handling the total active and reactive power of the load [12–18]
5. Providing discrete dimming only [12,13,19–21,23]
6. Being practically dicult for central or automatic control [12,13,19,20,22]
7. Reducing the input power factor of the entire lighting system when the lamps are dimmed
[19–21]
8. Handling dissipative circulating energy [21,22]
28.3.4 Practical Examples of Sustainable Lighting Technology
One area where sustainable lighting technology can be applied is large public lighting networks such as
those used in streets, multistoried car parks, and corridors and hallways of buildings ...