India could save nearly 50 percent of its electricity using LEDs and smart lighting

Published 31 October 2018

LEDs consume 80-85 percent less electricity than conventional lighting sources and have much higher operating lifetimes (more than 50,000 hours).

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LEDs consume 80-85 percent less electricity than conventional lighting sources and have much higher operating lifetimes (more than 50,000 hours). Unlike the preceding generation of lights – Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) – LEDs release zero mercury toxicity into the environment.

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Date	31 October 2018
Type	Op-eds/Interviews/Press Releases
Publisher:	Firstpost
Related Areas	Technology Watch

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