Energy Agency uses induction lamps for street lighting

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has embarked on the Induction Lamps Street Light Project in a bid to conserve energy and cost while addressing environmental concerns.

According to a press release from the GEA, “37 high pressure sodium vapour (HPSV) streetlamps (rated at 250 watts each)” were replaced “with 37 energy efficient induction lamps rated at 120 watts each with one timer control relay rated at 25 ampere to switch lamps on at nights and off during the day.”

The activity which was led by Energy Engineer, Leon DeSouza and his team, took place June 15 -19 on the