Popularizing LED lights across Taiwan can save 10 billion kWh of electricity

Currently, in Taiwan’s nuclear energy issues, whether there are alternatives and energy-saving benefits has become the focus of those who support and abandon nuclear power. LEDinside analyzed the energy-saving benefits of LED lighting, the actual market experience of various countries, and Taiwan-related data, and found that fully switching to LED light sources can produce 45% energy-saving benefits in the lighting energy-saving part. Even after discounts, the benefits are significant, and will be quite helpful in reducing Taiwan's overall energy consumption environment and energy distribution.

In 2013, Taiwan's lighting electricity consumption was approximately 22 billion kilowatt-hours. If all commercial, factory and civilian lighting in Taiwan were to switch to LED light sources, power consumption could be reduced to 11.9 billion kilowatt-hours, with an energy saving benefit of 45%. The 10 billion kWh of electricity saved is equivalent to 24% of the current 102-year power generation of the three nuclear power plants of 41.6 billion kWh. However, from a practical perspective, it is impossible for Taiwan to switch to LED lighting sources 100% in the short term. However, if the proportion of LED lighting can be gradually increased, it will also be helpful to reduce dependence on nuclear power plants.

In the Taiwan market, in addition to traditional incandescent lamps, halogen lamps, high-pressure sodium lamps, and metal lamps are very common. In recent years, LED technology has developed rapidly, and the quality and product prices have become increasingly mature. In particular, the luminous efficiency of LED components can reach 130~140LM/W, and the luminous efficiency of LED lamps can also reach more than 100LM/W. If LED light sources with higher luminous efficiency can be applied to household lighting, industrial lighting, commercial space lighting, and public space lighting (including landscapes and street lights), the benefits can make the power structure healthier. TrendForce estimates that the global demand for LED bulbs will increase by 86% in 2014 compared with last year, while the demand for LED lamps will increase by 89%.