Facilitating solar lighting technology for public mosque in rural Malaysia: A conceptual paper
List of Authors
  • Nur Alia Tasnim Mat Zain , Nur Azfahani Ahmad

Keyword
  • Artificial Lighting, Public Mosque, Safety, Solar Lighting Technology, Rural, Malaysia

Abstract
  • This paper explores the theoretical review of facilitating solar lighting technology for public mosques in rural Malaysia by looking at literature review with the aid of solar lighting studies. Previous research regarding solar lighting technology for public mosques in rural Malaysia is limited and cannot be fully utilized as a reference, despite its potential to provide numerous benefits both presently and in the future. The literature has discussed how the implementation of solar lighting technology can significantly contribute to the reduction of environmental issues, lower monthly electricity bills, and enhance safety. However, its specific impact on public mosques in rural Malaysia remains underexplored. Solar lighting technology is an advanced technology that encompasses two main types which indoor and outdoor solar lights, and it can be installed in various areas. Solar lighting has the ability to meet critical power needs during emergency situations such as blackouts in mosques and it can help reduce the monthly electricity bills for the mosque while increasing safety levels. Apart from this justification, it shows that the solar lighting technology is important to ensure the public mosques facilities in rural Malaysia can be improved to bring more benefits. The critical discussion provided in this paper would help to strengthen the body of knowledge on solar lighting studies, besides acting as a reference for research in other countries. Findings from this review show that providing artificial lighting from solar lighting technology can help enhance the safety level of the mosque while reducing the mosque’s electricity bill.

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