As all of you know that Dubai aims to be one of the most sustainable cities by 2020.

As one step ahead in that direction and taking another gear ahead on the Green Economy  Drive  , The Roads and Transports Authority (RTA) , Dubai  has started replacing traffic lights in Dubai with halogen bulbs using LED power-saving technology.

The project will be carried out in phases and phase one is now under way.The bulbs will also save the RTA around Dh900,000 a year in expenditure. The  LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting system lasts longer — about ten years — while using the least power. The low-maintenance bulbs are also more reliable and efficient than conventional lighting. These  bulbs optimise consumption by as much as 55 per cent, besides contributing to conserving the environment through reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

 The features of the system enable better control of the light when compared to conventional bulbs which would reduce the light wastage. Additionally, it enables symmetrical light distribution at the target spots, and the technology has auto-dimming feature according to the degree of external lighting. These lights can be clearly visible during daytime without being impacted by sunray reflections on the lenses.

Source :Gulf News