LED lighting sources to be priority in Azerbaijan
By Nigar Orujova
The Research Center for High Technologies under the Azerbaijani Communications and High Technologies Ministry intends to expand the use of Light-emitting diode (LED) in street lighting, the center reported.
Currently, the issue is being considered by the government. A final decision is required for launching the operation, the centre said.
The solid-state lighting is energy efficient. As opposed to ordinary incandescent lamps, this significantly saves energy consumption.
LED light sources can be used for decorative and general lighting of architectural buildings, streets, parks and highways.
A pilot scheme on LED use has been implemented in one of the central streets of Sheki city, which reduced power consumption up to 70 percent.
The pilot project was carried out within a month together with the executive power of the Sheki region. Electric meters were also installed to assess the effectiveness of using LED-technology in street lighting.
The centre started producing LED light sources a year ago and the project is of commercial nature.