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Cost Information
The costs for solar lighting devices varies depending on:
• Current roof design and condition;
• Structural loading restriction;
• Roof structure modification cost for existing buildings; and
• Maintenance/installation access.
School can contact professionals and contractors provided in Appendix A (1) (2)
and Appendix B (6) (7) for cost and options.
Example(s)
The light tube system can bring
sunlight into the lift lobby
Useful References
(1) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Electrical and
Mechanical Services Department. (2007). HK RE Net. Technology Outline. Solar
Lighting. Retrieved 1 June, 2012, from
(2) U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. (2007).
Hybrid Solar Lighting Illuminates Energy Savings for Government Facilities.
Technology Focus. Retrieved 1 June, 2012, from
(3) Garcia Hansen, V., Edmonds, I., & Hyde, R. (2001). The Use of Light Pipes for
Deep Plan Office Buildings – A Case Study of Ken Yeang’s Bioclimatic Skyscraper
Proposal for KLCC, Malaysia. In: ANZAsCA 2001, Wellington, New Zealand.
Retrieved 1, June, from
(4) Minkel, J.R. (2004, 25 July). Let the Sun Shine In. Discover Magazine. Retrieved
from 1 June, 2012, from
Heliostat (with sun tracking function and
optic cable directing light to any area) at
Sing Yin Secondary School
