Pedal Power Lights LED Billboard
by Collin Dunn, Corvallis, OR, USA on 12.20.06
120 hearty volunteers took turns powering this billboard display last week in Vancouver, BC. The advertisement was sponsored by DDB/Vancouver and BC Hydro to showcase the super-efficiency of LEDs; to wit: the 1500 LED lights on the reindeer were powered solely by the bicycle's pedal power. BC Hydro claims that only 120 incandescent bulbs would have been lit with the same amount of power. If there's a better way to generated power and attention for the need to get away from conventional lighting and spread a little holiday cheer to boot, we have yet to see it. Now all we need is a way to do the same with our own LED Christmas lights. via ::Core77
We are installing recessed LED lights in our home after the holidays! Once that is done we will put two layers of cotton insulation in our attic. We are also replacing a chandelier and will switch its three bulbs to CFLs - or does anyone have a recommendation for LED bulbs they have tried?
Nice demonstration. It'll stick better in people's mind than traditional ads. Cool.
Good work BC Hydro. It would be nice to also see more ads/promotion about energy-use reduction to compliment energy-efficiency advances. If 120 incandescent bulbs would have been lit with the same amount of power as the 1500 LEDs then how about just using 120 LEDs and save 90% of the energy. Energy-efficiency improvements have the potential to lead to more energy use.
Re: Albert's question - check out OptiLED bulbs. Their MR16 units are very handy for replacing the two-pronged halogen bulbs.
James
www.greenerhomes.ca