Light is a key factor that enables people to see and evaluate objects, shapes, and colours. There are a significant number of industrial accidents worldwide due to inadequate lighting. Light contributes to the creation of normal working conditions. At the same time, the proper organization of industrial lighting is an integral part of human working conditions. Proper workplace lighting design protects human vision and the nervous system and ensures safety in the workplace. It should be noted that labour productivity and product quality directly depend on adequate lighting. The use of daylight in industrial buildings is a key strategy for reducing energy consumption, improving energy efficiency, and improving the quality of the environment. This can be achieved through the proper design of various translucent structures, which allow for control over the amount of daylight entering the premises. When operating industrial buildings, the cost of electricity for electrical lighting is one of the most important issues. At the same time, electricity consumption can be significantly reduced through the use of daylight, which in turn makes it possible to increase labour productivity. On the other hand, the large amount of glazing in industrial buildings and the lack of properly designed daylighting increase energy consumption costs associated with the need to heat and cool spaces at different times of the year. Thus, the proper design of lighting systems in industrial buildings is a key aspect that, in turn, makes it possible to reduce electricity consumption.
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