This radical move will save the government about $890 million a year on electricity.
Therefore, it is not without reason that city authorities around the world are increasingly considering LED lamps as an alternative to conventional lamps — on a large city scale, saving money can be significant.
Two years ago, street lighting was replaced in Lahore — LED Street Light was installed in 210,000 street lamps throughout the city. City Hall expects to save about seven million dollars a year on electricity alone — plus reduced maintenance costs because LED lamps last longer.
And this is just the beginning: the next step should be the transition to LED lighting for residential and office buildings.
The planned volume of investments in solar energy development is $100 billion. The government plans even include a solar-powered train.
Pakistan currently ranks third in the world regarding greenhouse gas emissions, just behind China and the US.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister has declared the development of renewable energy not only a national but also a personal priority. He urged government agencies to install energy-efficient lighting in buildings and solar panels on rooftops. Ordinary citizens are encouraged to replace lighting in their homes with government subsidies for the purchase of LED Lamps.
“New World” in Pakistan
In Pakistan, with its long dark winters in northern areas, God himself ordered to save electricity on street lighting.
But still.
