FLASH issue 16 - Tridonic connection technology
FLASH issue 16 - Tridonic connection technology
FLASH issue 16 - Tridonic connection technology
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Outstanding lifetime and system efficiency<br />
The long life and robustness of LED modules reduce maintenance<br />
costs and their system efficiency reduces power consumption.<br />
This not only reduces the operating costs of signage elements over<br />
the entire life of the installation but also offers clear added value in<br />
the protection of valuable natural resources. For the same amount<br />
of white light for example, TALEXX modules need only one quarter<br />
of the power of neon installations, and only around one sixth for<br />
red light. The potential energy savings are considerable.<br />
If we consider the 1,200 km of TALEXXchain modules with a combined<br />
connected load of around 5 MW that <strong>Tridonic</strong>Atco has produced for<br />
the signage sector in the last five years, the positive effect of this energyefficient<br />
lighting solution is enormous. In this time, for an average operating<br />
time of ten hours a day almost 46,000 MWh of energy will have been<br />
consumed. Equivalent neon installations with a connected load of at least<br />
20 MW would have consumed a massive 182,500 MWh. The difference<br />
corresponds to a reduction in CO 2<br />
emissions of almost 60,000 tonnes.<br />
This is equivalent to the CO 2<br />
emissions of 15,000 flights from Frankfurt<br />
to New York and back. Innovative technologies such as TALEXX from<br />
<strong>Tridonic</strong>Atco therefore have a global impact.<br />
For the benefit of the environment<br />
At present, <strong>Tridonic</strong>Atco produces 15 km<br />
of high-power TALEXXchains each week<br />
with 400,000 LED for the signage<br />
segment. Compared with neon systems,<br />
these new installations save an additional<br />
18 MWh of energy and therefore offer further<br />
potential savings of 8 tonnes of CO 2<br />
emissions. Together with the TALEXX<br />
modules in signage elements already<br />
in operation, the weekly reduction in<br />
Basic values for the calculations<br />
• 0.43 kg CO 2<br />
/ kWh is the standard value<br />
for the typical power generation mix in Europe<br />
• Air miles equivalent according to<br />
Atmosfair GmbH, Bonn (www.atmosfair.de)<br />
Energy consumption of signage elements with TALEXX<br />
modules compared with equivalent neon systems<br />
• White 1:4<br />
• Red 1:6<br />
• Other colours 1:4<br />
Operating time of the signage elements 10 hours / day<br />
CO 2<br />
is 500 tonnes – a truly impressive<br />
amount.<br />
The continuing trend towards LED solutions<br />
in signage applications means that energy<br />
savings will continue to grow. <strong>Tridonic</strong>Atco’s<br />
expertise in LED systems is having<br />
a positive impact, not only in the quality<br />
of lighting but also in energy efficiency<br />
and the protection of natural resources.<br />
Sustainability is the key here – for the benefit<br />
of the environment.<br />
<strong>FLASH</strong> Issue <strong>16</strong><br />
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