Environmental analysis highlights LED potential in Japan

New environmental analysis has suggested that Japan could make massive cuts to its nuclear power production by introducing LED lighting across the country.

A study conducted by the Institute of Energy Economics (IEE) has indicated that the 1.6 billion standard light bulbs used in Japan at present are wasting huge amounts of energy.

Indeed, the organisation believes that while such a conversion would be hugely expensive initially, the reduction in power consumption could allow the nation to close down 13 nuclear plants.

An IEE representative told Tokyo-based news provider Mainichi Daily News: "Promoting the introduction of LED lights will serve as energy-saving measures that have immediate effects and sustainability."

If the transition to LEDs was made, the Japanese commercial and offices sectors would account for the greatest improvement in energy efficiency.

Professor Frank Kelly from the Environmental Research Group at King's College London was reported by the Independent as stating that poor air quality caused by pollution from nuclear and other power facilities is shortening the lives of people who suffer from heart disease.

Posted by Claire Manning