The LEDs that are being tested at Manchester University have shown to last four times longer and use less than half the electricity of conventional lamps. The county council of York is positive towards the improved light source and see great potential in being able to half their annual £600,000 electricity bill on street lighting. More information here…
In a pilot project, 16 LED street lights have been installed at Toronto’s Exhibition Place. The city’s mayor, David Miller, states that the initiative is part of an ambitious plan to become the greenest city in North America.
Installing LEDs, he says, is will reduces costs, increase safety and improve the environment. The LEDs were manufactured by Leotek Electronics and supplied by electromega. The price per luminaire, $1,200, is expected to be recouped from savings in electricity consumption and maintenance. For more information on LEDs check out LEDs Magazine.