In an effort to speed up purchase of LED bulbs and ensure effi cient distribution, the ministry of power has tied up with ecommerce giant Spapdeal. Under the campaign, Snapdeal will be selling LED bulbs at Rs 99 in 5,000 towns and cities of India.”
The partnership with State-run Energy Effi ciency Services Ltd (EESL) enables the government to promote efficient lighting, enhance awareness on using LED to reduce electricity bill. EESL is implementing the Centre’s Domestic Effi cient Lighting Programme (DELP).
Why LED? What are the advantages?
| LED (Under DELP Scheme) | CFL | ICL |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Watt | 7 | 14 | 60 |
Energy Efficiency | 88% | 50% | 0% |
Annual Cost Savings of Elecricity Bill Per Bulb | Rs. 162.00 | Rs. 85.50 | Nil |
Life Expectancy (Hrs) | 50,000 | 8,000 | 1,200 |
Free of Cost Warranty | 3 Years | 1 Year | Nil |
