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Tower bridge cuts energy use by 40% |
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8 Jun 2012, 7:15 PM
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Tower Bridge, one of the world's most recognisable landmarks, has been transformed with a new energy-efficient lighting system in time to mark the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The new system had its first official switch on last week ahead of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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The LED-lighting and cabling system project was funded through an innovative deal between the Mayor of London, bridge-owners the City of London Corporation, and London 2012 sponsors EDF and GE - at no cost to taxpayers, reports Paul Wheeler of Baselines London.
The new lights brighten up the bridge, enhance its architectural features and replace static lights with bulbs that can vary in intensity and colour, while at the same time cutting energy consumption considerably. During London 2012 there will be an evening light display every evening at the Bridge, which promises to provide observers a chance to see Tower Bridge "as never before".
Londoners will enjoy benefits from the deal long after the Games, as the new lighting system will be in place for 25 years. In total 1,800 special energy-efficient LED lights have been fitted, along with 2,000 meters of energy-efficient LED linear lights, 5,000 meters of cable and 1,000 junction boxes. Final planning permission for the project was granted in November 2011 and work began immediately to install the new system.
Phil Marshall, President and CEO, GE Lighting EMEA said: "The combination of architectural and floodlight LEDs were specified to help reduce the energy used to light the bridge by up to 40% compared with the previous system. "
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