30th January 2012
Not only do energy saving LED lights help lower the cost of bills, they can also make a significant difference in settings that rely on high levels of hygiene.
Wigan Today reported that LEDs have been used by a local businessman to create a sealed lighting unit ideal for use in hospitals, and these are helping healthcare staff crack down on hospital-acquired infection rates.
Tom Harrison set up MHA Lighting two years ago with the aim of providing environmentally friendly lighting to businesses. He then came up with the patented LED technology and developed the fully sealed fitting, which boasts a lifespan of seven years.
"Not only is the NHS saving money on operational costs for routine light maintenance, but our LEDs burn 20 per cent of the energy of traditional fluorescents," he told the newspaper.
"At a time when the government has set the NHS tough targets to reduce CO2 emissions, more energy efficient lighting is paramount in saving money and reducing a trust's carbon footprint."
Mr Harrison noted that hospitals can also make money by using the LED energy saving bulbs through the Carbon Reduction Commitment Carbon Tax, which gives hospitals £12 for every tonne of carbon saved.
"This money can be directly ploughed back into front line patient services," he added.
The LED-powered unit is particularly useful for hospital environments because, unlike traditional fittings, it does not need to be changed or serviced every 12 months.
This means dust that settles on the light fittings remains undisturbed, while the fact that the unit is fully sealed means bacteria cannot gather around it and breed.
Meanwhile, The Engineer reported that radio-frequency transmitters and overhead LED lamps could be used in shops to help customers find the items they need.
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