UJALA plans for India or will become the largest LED lighting market

According to foreign media "India times" reported on 21, the UJALA plan to replace all inefficient light bulbs with efficient energy-saving lamps to benefit from the Rendla Modi government proposed, India is expected to become the market LED lighting system talent shows itself, the largest.

A government statement quoted power minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday in London told investors saying, "India LED lighting day sales reached 770 million, India will soon become the world capital of LED. The price of the LED bulb has also dropped to 55 pence (RS 52) from above $3.5 ($332) two years ago. "

Energy efficiency services company (EESL), general manager of Saurabh Kumar said that now 12% of global LED lighting sales from India. EESL by the state power company to promote the implementation of the UJALA program is the central body. Kumar said that the increase in the proportion of consumption of India LED lighting system is mainly due to the UJALA plan to promote the demand for LED bulbs, but also all other forms of lighting. To date, more than 97 million LED bulbs have been distributed under the scheme.

"There is no subsidy for the UJALA program, which is not covered by the government or any government subsidies. However, China has developed a subsidy based bulb replacement program, "said Kumar. The UJALA program makes the price of LED bulbs down, a 9 watt bulb average price of RS 85. Some states have lower prices in the bidding process. "UJALA will provide the best 9 watt bulb from the technical level. For example, you can buy a LED bulb in India for $1.25, instead of $3.5-4 a year ago, "Kumar said.

The UJALA program is part of the Modi administration's demand side management program, which has been linked to broader climate strategies as part of a global climate deal to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Lighting accounts for about 20% of India's total electricity consumption. Most of the lighting needs of the domestic and public sectors are met by low efficiency incandescent or CFL bulbs. The UJALA program is designed to replace the LED 7 billion 700 million inefficient bulbs in India.

It is estimated that, once completed, UJALA plans to save 400 billion rupees per year for consumers. It is expected that the program will also reduce electricity load of 20 thousand MW, saving energy by 100 billion units, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 million tons per year.

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