EkoValo
The goal of the project is to increase
the energy efficiency of lighting
by replacing incandescent and mercury
lamps by energy-efficient and cost-effective
lighting solutions.
The implementing measures of the European
Commission EuP-directive (Energy using
Products) will lead to the phasing
out of incandescent and mercury lamps
from the market. The main light source
in households is incandescent lamp,
which still exists over 46 million
pieces. There are currently over 800
000 mercury lamp luminaries in Finland,
most of which are in outdoor lighting.
The implementing measures of the directive
will cause significant changes in
the outdoor lighting practice as the
old mercury lamp fittings will have
to be replaced with new technology.
During the project material is produced
for a guide, which enables a consumer
to switch to energy-efficient lighting.
The other result is a procedure for
communities/energy companies, on how
to transfer from old mercury lamp
lighting to new energy-efficient outdoor
lighting. The aim is to give guidance
for the planning and building of outdoor
lighting installations in the coming
transition phases.
Aalto University School of Science
and technology, Lighting Unit is responsible
for the project. The project consortium
includes several Finnish companies
and municipalities. The project is
part of the Sustainable community
programme (2007-2012) of Tekes –
the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology
and Innovation.
The project duration is 1.6.2009
- 30.12.2010.
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