HKPC Introduces Energy Efficient LED Lighting Technology and Applications

More than 300 representatives from the manufacturing and business sectors today (17 September 2007) attended the "Seminar on LED Lighting Technology: New Lighting Applications for Energy Saving" organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).

The event is HKPC's latest initiative to promote the adoption of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting technology to answer the call for energy conservation. The opening ceremony was officiated by Ms Anissa Wong Sean-yee, Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Environment Bureau, HKSAR Government, and Mr Andrew Leung, Chairman of HKPC.

Speaking at the opening, Mr Leung, said, "LED technology can significantly improve lighting efficiency by 40% and 90% compared to florescent lamps and incandescent bulbs respectively, and with a longer lifespan. It is recognized as an environmental solution to lighting applications."

"According to the Chinese Academy of Engineering, while lighting has been estimated to consume about 12% of all electricity generated in China, a significant proportion of it is wasted due to low energy efficiency of conventional lighting devices. If one-third of such devices adopt LED, the saving in electricity would be comparable to the power generated by the Three Gorges hydro-electric power station," he said.

To promote LED applications and support local small and medium-sized enterprises to overcome the technical barrier in the deployment of the technology, HKPC spearheaded the establishment of a LED Lighting Application Consortium. Mr Leung said, "With members from major international technology players and manufacturers, the Consortium will serve as a resource centre, promoting the total LED solution to industry, as well as providing engineering and application support in the design and development of the next generation LED lighting products."

Apart from being environmentally friendly, LED technology can offer a spectrum of applications, ranging from automotive lights to illumination and outdoor lighting, which were presented at the Seminar. In addition, the first LED lighting solution developed by HKPC was also introduced. With saving in electricity consumption of up to 40% and a lifespan of up to 22 years, the new solution can directly replace the two-foot fluorescent lighting unit commonly used in commercial and industrial premises.

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17 September 2007