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New Country Lighting Assessments
The new Country Lighting Assessments for 150 countries were released by UNEP and its partners at a press conference at Rio +20 in June. The yearly savings in electricity for a global phase-out would be equivalent to closing over 250 large coal-fired power plants, resulting in avoided investment costs of approximately US$ 210 billion. Additionally, the 490 megatonnes (Mt) of CO2 savings per year is equivalent to the emissions of more than 122 million mid-size cars.
The first generation Country Lighting Assessments were issued in 2010 and highlighted the significant energy, financial and CO2 savings potential of phasing out incandescent lighting in 100 countries. The new, second generation Country Lighting Assessments estimate the savings potential of a more comprehensive effort involving energy efficient lighting. They include the residential, commercial/industrial and outdoor lighting sectors. These Assessments incorporate a transition to installed lighting that includes high efficiency products such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) and advanced fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps. The use of improved luminaries and controls such as sensors and dimmers, would also contribute to increased savings benefits.
The Country Lighting Assessments utilise the best available data from international agencies, research institutions and the private sector. The International Energy Agency, OSRAM and Philips provided key data input and assisted with the review of the modelling methodology and results.
To see the Country Lighting Assessments for countries around the world, please click here.
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