Lighting Science Group and Dixon Technologies India have unveiled the world’s first 60-watt equivalent LED lightbulb for under $15!
The high-performance, omnidirectional A19 bulb is the first in a series to come from this new union, which will include street lights, outdoor and industrial lights, and replacement bulbs. It will use 85% less energy than the 8 million conventional incandescent light bulbs used in India and 35% less than the additional 3 million compact fluorescent lamps which contain toxic mercury.
We already know LED lights make an outstanding difference in efficient energy use, but production on a large scale for a great price has the potential to change India’s industrial persona all together. The country is expected to build 80 new coal-fired power plants in the next 5 years to keep up with growing electricity needs. Simply changing the lightbulbs to LEDs could reduce this demand by 40%.
Moreover, the production of the LED bulb could mean an incredible boost for the Indian economy. The Indian government is targeting LED light production as it is quickly growing into a $100 billion global industry.
– from inhabitat.com