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Question
CBSEENEC11009534

How can energy be saved through CFL?

Solution

According to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) CFLs consume 80 percent less power compared to ordinary bulbs. Replacement of one million 100 watt bulbs with 20 watts CFL can save 80 megawatt in power generation.This amounts to saving 400 crores at the rate of institution cost of Rs. 5 crores per megawatt.