LED lighting will help improve 'Ten Faces'1

Recently, Kawei Zahedi, director of the Asia-Pacific regional office of the United Nations Environment Programme (KavehZahedi) In an exclusive interview with the author, he said that the promotion of high-efficiency lighting is of great significance to countries that rely on fuel imports for power generation, helping to reduce power consumption, smog generation and carbon emissions, and reducing electricity bills. thereby reducing the construction of thermal power stations. In recent years, many countries have formulated policies to promote efficient lighting and eliminate inefficient lighting. Relevant standards have been introduced one after another, and product testing laboratories have also been established one after another. this means that the promotion of efficient lighting by UNEP and other agencies has made the world realize the importance of efficient lighting. Efficient lighting saves money and is environmentally friendly. Zahedi pointed out that at present, lighting electricity accounts for 15% of electricity consumption and 5 percent of carbon dioxide emissions. Advanced Lighting Technologies including LED and control can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than half. The use of high-efficiency lighting equipment will not only help protect the climate and environment, but also benefit countries and their consumers in the world. Only in Asia can this kind of lighting equipment be changed. it can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 0. 4 billion tons per year, equivalent to Australia's annual carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, the economic benefits of using LED lights should not be underestimated. Zahedi said that if commercial high-efficiency lamps and lighting equipment are widely used, it will save more than 120 billion US dollars in electricity expenses every year. China is in a position in the lighting industry and has advanced technology for export. Efficient lighting can accelerate the promotion of energy efficiency and enable China and other countries to achieve inclusive growth together. Using Efficient lighting helps reduce PM2. 5 emissions, in recent years, smog weather frequently occurs, seriously affecting people's lives and health. Zahedi said that the use of LED lights will indirectly reduce the main cause of smog PM2. 5 emissions. Thermal power stations and other heavy industries are PM2. 5 major emitters are also major air pollution sources. Zahedi pointed out that if the existing non-energy-saving lighting equipment is replaced with LED equipment, 280 thermal power stations will be built. Although we do not have specific statistics at present, how much PM2 will be reduced for an LED lamp? 5 emissions, but through the use of LED lights, saving electricity costs, it can be seen that the use of efficient lighting will effectively reduce the dependence on coal fire power generation, thereby reducing PM2. 5 emissions help to improve air quality. While outdoor pollution has aroused widespread concern, indoor pollution also threatens the life safety of the people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Statistics show that more than 2 million people die each year from inhaling fine particles from indoor and outdoor air pollution. Zahedi said that kerosene lamps are still the main lighting equipment in many families in Asia and Africa. Kerosene lamps not only pollute indoor air, but also cause fire hazards. Applying LED lights to indoor lighting can benefit people in both safety and health. This green and sustainable lighting scheme will benefit thousands of households.