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Thursday, June 14, 2012

# GREEN LIGHTING..SAVE ENERGY

GREEN LIGHING-SAVE ENERGY


A study on KERALA STATE ’s Zero Watt bulb Market.
Kerala state consumers are using 8 lakhs Zero bulbs every year, So if it is replaced with 2 Watt LED Bulbs then the Govt. can save 13Watt x 8 lakhs x 24Hrs x 365 days = 9.11 MW Power.
To produce one MW power by using fossil fuels like Coal, Oil, Gas etc. the Govt. is spending around Rs. 6 Crore. So the savings for the state in a year by using LED bulbs will be 9.11 MW x Rs. 6 Crore = 54.66 cror


A comparative study of Zero Watt Bulb and LED Bulb

  • Ordinary Zero Bulb is not a zero bulb; it is a 10-15 watt bulb!
  • Philips/Osrams/ etc. brand Zero bulbs are consuming 10 to 15 Watt
  • Power consumption per day = 10 W x 24 Hrs =240 WH =0.24 Units1000
  • Power consumption per year = 0.24 Units x 365 days =87.60 Unit
  • Energy cost per unit = 87.60 units @ Rs.9/- =Rs. 788.40

The Advantages of Solar Products are

  • An Independent conventional Power for lighting
  • Maintenance Free
  • Long Life up to 30 years
  • High reliability
  • Non polluting
  • Renewable and free source of energy
Note: Frequent voltage variation damages ordinary zero bulbs

Light Emitting Diode (LED) an energy saver

  • Nose of LED Bulb consuming 2.5 Watt
  • Power consumption per day = 2.5 W x 24 Hrs = 60 WH = 0.060 Units1000
  • Power consumption per year = 0.060 Units x 365 days = 21.9 Unit
  • Energy cost per unit = 21.9 units @ Rs. 9/- = Rs. 197.10
  • Saving per year: Rs. 591.30 on each LED bulb.

LED (Lighting Emitted Diode) are considered to be the latest cutting edge lighting technology, it is an alternative to traditional light sources. Today’s LED has already exceeded the values of halogen and incandescent lamps. In the very near future the light output and efficiency will approach that of fluorescent lighting. LEDS are very efficient light source with many benefits.

Long Lifetime:

LED has longer lifetime compared to conventional light source. LED will last up to 50,000 hours therefore replacing them is not needed often.Life cycle of LED Bulbs

Durable:

Unlike bulbs or fluorescent, LED cannot be affected by shaking and vibrating. Also, LED’s emit of light won’t wavered like the others. This could certainly help in the automotive and marine world.

Athermancy and No UV:

LED produces less heat than the conventional lights. LED is operating at less than 60°C. No burning fingers which means more safety. Also, LED produces No UV that makes it great for lighting precious artefacts or paintings.

Decorative:

It is available in a variety of colours; it does not need a colour lenses to change colours. It saves lots of energy and cuts down tremendously on material cost. It is perfect for decorative purpose. For example, LED wall lighting is great for making your home look great!

Ultra Low Power:

Save up to 80% power usage by replacing a conventional light source with LED lamp. Efficiency: LED uses much less power vs. incandescent light bulb (normally 80% less). Input: 100v – 240v, output: DC12v – DC24v.

LED Lamps comparison with conventional halogen lamps


Solid State Technology:

LED is actually a semiconductor. Unlike the other light sources, LED can easily be produced and its functions can be controlled with a processor to achieve unique lighting effects.

Instantly Lighting up:

LED turned on in full brightness hundred times faster than conventional light source. It makes them more noticeable when used for directional or taillights. Most luxury car manufacturers have realized that LED lamp is more noticeable. LED is blink more solid and can be brighter if used properly. Many Law enforce the ambulances, fire engines, police vehicles etc change their lights to LED technology for the same reason.

Less Wiring:

Lower operational voltage & amperage reduces line voltage drop. That means LED has less wiring cost and brighter lights.

Resilient:

LED is Water proof by itself

Deteriorate:

LED is deteriorating very little degradation compared to conventional light source. First 1000 hrs that light lost will be under 2%.

Good for The Environment:

It does not contain mercury and pollutants which is good for our environment.
File:Diode-IV-Curve.svg
Light-emitting diode
RBG-LED.jpg
Red, pure green and blue LEDs of the 5mm diffused type
TypePassiveoptoelectronic
Working principleElectroluminescence
InventedNick Holonyak Jr. (1962)[1]
First production1968[2]
Electronic symbol
LED symbol.svg
Pin configurationanode and cathode

Parts of an LED. Although not directly labeled, the flat bottom surfaces of the anvil and post embedded inside the epoxy act as anchors, to prevent the conductors from being forcefully pulled out from mechanical strain or vibration
Modern LED retrofit with E27 screw in base
LED retrofit "bulb" with aluminium heatsink, a diffusing dome and E27 base, using a built-in power supply working on