The studies demonstrate that a total of five per cent of global electricity consumption could be saved every year through a transition to efficient lighting, resulting in annual worldwide savings of over US $ 110 billion. The yearly savings in electricity of the 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 megatons of CO2 savings per year is equivalent to the emissions of more than 122 million mid-size cars.
The Philips Cairo to Cape Town Road Show 2012 started in Cairo on May 14th and will make its way across eleven countries and seventeen cities in Africa. During the road show, Philips is showcasing its new innovations and engaging with customers, governments, NGOs and media on topics relating to key challenges facing Africa today.
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Countries that have joined the en.lighten Global Efficient Lighting Partnership Programme include: Algeria, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinee, Guinee Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Morocco, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Thailand, Togolese Republic, Tonga, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Yemen.
The Solar-powered LED lighting has been installed down UN Avenue, where KURA has recently built two-way cycling lanes and dedicated pedestrian walkways.
Source: UNEP.
