| Project type | Lamps |
| Location | South Africa |
community lighting in South AfricaEnergy efficient lamps for community projects |
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We are delighted that one of our partners in this project, the Ladysmith Enviro Club, has been awarded the International Volvo Adventure Award 2005. |
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In South Africa, 95% of electricity is generated from coal in power stations, with the result that CO2 emissions per unit of electricity are some of the highest in the world. The majority of people use traditional incandescent lights in their houses, which are cheaper but use far more electricity than modern efficient ones. People do not know about efficient lamps and if they do, cannot afford them. |
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"From small beginnings... a project which explores electricity efficiency... has grown into a national environmental education initiative." |
Climate Care is working with a number of partners such as municipalities, housing developers and local environmental groups across South Africa to install energy efficient lighting in low income households. Approximately 50,000 of these bulbs were installed in 2005.
Social and environmental benefits
By using less electricity, the compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) save these lower income families money on their bills as well as reducing CO2 emissions and raising awareness of available energy efficiency measures.
1 efficient lamp = 0.1 tonnes CO2 saved per year
Progress and Monitoring
The CFLs are certified by the International Finance Corporation's Efficient Lighting Initiative, whilst their expected savings have been calculated by the consultancy arm of Eskom, the South African electricity company. A Cape Town energy consultancy has been contracted to monitor installation and performance.