Question raised in Lok Sabha on Adverse Health Effects of LED Bulbs, 04/07/2019. Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the National LED Programme on 5th January, 2015 which has two components (i) Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) to provide LED bulbs to domestic consumers, and (ii) Street Lighting National …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Adverse Health Effects of LED Bulbs, 04/07/2019. Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the National LED Programme on 5th January, 2015 which has two components (i) Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) to provide LED bulbs to domestic consumers, and (ii) Street Lighting National …
The company said that the move was part of its global campaign - A Better World Starts at Home - launched with a Euro 40 million grant provided by IKEA Foundation Swedish home furnishing company IKEA India will start selling solar panels, LED bulbs and a couple of other products …
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has had to crush a third batch of incandescent light bulbs since government passed the law banning the importation, manufacture or sale of conventional lights, in May 2017. The Herald reported that 10,000 incandescent light bulbs that were smuggled into the country were destroyed …
AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh would be the first 100% LED state in the country by January 2019, said minister for panchayat raj, rural development and information technology, Nara Lokesh. The minister held a review of the panchayat raj and rural development departments at the Secretariat on Thursday. Speaking to journalists, the …
GURUGRAM: Come June 15, all dark roads, which have for long been a bane for the city, will have LED street lights as part of a long-awaited project. If MCG officials are to be believed, already 10,000 LED street lights have been installed in wards 1, 5, 33, 34 and …
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) B ward has installed 40 torch-like solar powered bulbs imported from Taiwan in Sitaram Shenoy Garden near Sandhurst Road. The bulb is covered with a net with solar plate and battery. "There is no running cost of this bulb and whatever is invested now will …
DEHRADUN: Assi Ganga in Uttarkashi has become the first energy efficient valley in the country with all the eight gram sabhas (1,550 households) having only LED bulbs, said Society of Pollution and Environment Conservation Scientists (SPECS). The 100 watt bulbs in the houses were replaced with the LED bulbs that …
The introduction of LED streetlights by AMC has helped it save 26 million units of electricity helping it reduce its power bill by Rs15.50 crore a year. With this measure, the civic body says the carbon dioxide emmission would be reduced by 2,900 tonne anually. Not only this, the wind …
The Centre has started the Street Lighting National Program (SLNP) to install LED streetlights in the country. Hyderabad: Energy Efficiency Services company, under the ministry of power, has become the largest streetlight management firm in the world with the installation of LED streetlights on 50,000 km across the country. Andhra …
GUNTUR: Energy saving measures and LED bulb installations have ensured reduced power bills for the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC). With 90 per cent of the LED bulb installation project completed, the GMC has managed to save 15 per cent of the usual energy consumption, which translates to `15 lakh per …
Having emerged on top in implementing energy conservation and efficiency measures in the country, Andhra Pradesh is now set to enact a legislation to consolidate the gains and ensure sustainability. “We are now working on a model Act for energy efficiency and conservation in the state. This is in tune …
The entire exercise could save energy to the tune of 3,800 gigawatt-hours per year Multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it will extend a $200 million loan to India for installation of energy-efficient home and street lights, and water pumps. The entire exercise could save energy …
The Centre has launched a programme to improve efficiency in energy use in bulk water supply, public lighting, transportation and domestic consumption in cities and towns across the country, it was announced on Wednesday. The Ministry of Urban Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Energy Efficiency Services …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Taurus Downtown Technopark, the mixed-use, IT office and social infrastructure project planned in Technopark Phase III, will have some innovative features. Taurus Investment Holdings (TIH), developers of the five-million-sq-ft facility, is planning to introduce features that will make it more energy efficient. TIH is planning to use geothermal …
The ministry of power's initiative Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for all (UJALA), has already resulted in 55.7 million units of energy savings and has reduced carbon emissions over 45,000 tonnes. UJALA has benefitted more than 5 crore citizens across 18 states and 4 union territories. This has been possible …
Targets have been met for various components, and various projects under Centre and state policies, PMO statement said. The cumulative installed capacity of renewable energy has crossed 44 GigaWatts and “phenomenal progress” has been made in other key infrastructure sectors like aviation and railways, a meeting chaired by Prime Minister …
The distribution scheme of energy-efficient ceiling fans at lower rates is set be rolled out in five more states -- Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh -- in the next 2-3 months. State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) is distributing these 50 watt energy-efficient ceiling fans in districts of …
Excessive blue light emitted by light emitting diodes (LED) can adversely impact human health, according to a report recently released by the American Medical Association (AMA) Council on Science and Public Health. The report looked at LED street lighting on U.S. roadways. While LED lighting has several advantages, the excessive …
The LED bulbs under Government of India' s UnnatJyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)scheme are being distributed across 16 States in the country in the price range of Rs 75- 95. The project, executed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under the administration of Ministry of Power, procures high …
Government of India will be launching the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for all (UJALA) in Gujarat tomorrow. The event will be presided by chief minister Anandiben Patel. The LED bulbs will be available to the consumers across Gujarat for an upfront cost of Rs 80 and at an EMI …
