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LED lights - a giant leap ahead by UAE towards energy conservation |
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UAE has added another feather to its environmental cap as it replaces conventional street lamps in the emirate of Abu Dhabi with energy efficient LED street lights. LED is the most eco-friendly and cleanest way of illumination as it is a digital light with power saving solutions. Retrofitting the conventional lights with LED fixtures will reduce the average annual spending to Dh44 million. It will save nearly Dh 3 billion over the next two decades. The Abu Dhabi government is going to retrofit 350,000 street lights on Abu Dhabi Island. This new energy conservation initiative will lead to more than 80% of cost savings. Long operational life span of LED lights helps achieve even more energy efficiency especially large scale and when thinking in terms of urban infrastructure projects, such as cities, railroads and airports. LED lights need to be replaced much less frequently, about once in 14 years or so. The new lighting system will also reduce light pollution, and eye strain for motorists. In addition, tree growth and insect cycles are negatively affected with too much lighting, and this eventually harms the natural ecosystem. Conventional lights are considered too bright to dazzle the vision of motorists, making it harder for drivers to focus. Durability of LED lights makes it all the more cost effective. Besides no toxicity it is 100% recyclable which in turn reduces the carbon footprint. LED lights are resistant to the external conditions, irrespective of harsh weather, wind , rain or external vandalism, construction or manufacturing sites. LED lights are a boon towards energy conservation of our planet. It is a giant leap ahead for Abu Dhabi by integrating the installation of LED lights in its sustainable lighting strategy.
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20 Comments
Thanks for sharing !
Posted 29-11-2015 12:31
thanks for posting this, really loved the initiative by the abu dhabi authorities
Posted 27-11-2015 22:18
@Rohan-Completely agree with you. Thanks for your valuable feedback:)
Posted 26-11-2015 19:44
@Raunak-Yes, the non-toxic substances in LED and its energy-efficiency makes it worth its price, hence economical. Thanks for your feedback:)
Posted 26-11-2015 19:43
@Sadikshya-Thanks for the compliment:)
Posted 26-11-2015 19:40
@Dina-Yes, it is cool indeed!:) Thanks for your feedback:)
Posted 26-11-2015 19:39
@Rama-Thanks for your comment:)
Posted 26-11-2015 19:38
@Luiz-Thanks for your input, Luiz. The prevalent Traffic pollution in the UAE will definitely reduce:)
Posted 26-11-2015 19:36
@Patricia-Yes, quite a praiseworthy green effort of the Abu Dhabi Govt. Thanks for your comment:)
Posted 26-11-2015 19:32
@Rose-Thanks:)
Posted 26-11-2015 19:31
@Arushi-Yes, Abu Dhabi has added another feather to its green cap via this initiative. Thanks for the comment Arushi:)
Posted 26-11-2015 19:30
Even though LED lights are expensive but they pay back their cost over a period of time. Their life span is long & the best part is that they are fully sustainable.
Thanks for the report, Manav.
Posted 26-11-2015 16:31
LED is really economical in the long run. Much appreciated.
Posted 26-11-2015 14:54
Well, UAE is rising high in terms of technical environment, always inspiring work done and members like you makes us proud.
Posted 26-11-2015 11:07
wewwww it's true that artificial light costs much, thus this invention is just coool <3 and anyway it's LED....
Posted 26-11-2015 06:54
It may also create the good mood from its color tone.
Posted 26-11-2015 03:13
That is cool. A Sustainable solution in te traffic. That is very important nowadays! =) Thanks a lot for sharing!!
Posted 25-11-2015 23:53
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Manav. Abu Dhabi has really taken a great step.
Posted 25-11-2015 22:46
nice..
Posted 25-11-2015 20:44
It is another eco friendly step by Abu Dhabi authorities. Thanks for posting , Manav.
Posted 25-11-2015 20:28