China's lighting electricity saving potential of up to 48 billion kwh

Yesterday in Beijing "advocating low-carbon green lighting consumption - lead a healthy life" theme of the campaign, Chinese Lighting Appliance Association chairman Liu Shengping said, China's lighting electricity accounted for about 13% of the total electricity consumption of the whole society, if in the incandescent lamp replace all efficient lighting products, the annual saving of approximately 48 billion kwh.

It is understood that, in accordance with the requirements of China's elimination of incandescent road map, from October 1st this year, China will prohibit the import and sale of 60 watts and more than ordinary incandescent lamp.