Energy Saving Tips to Use Throughout the Year

The decreasing foot prints of fossil fuel is one of the greatest concern of our times. The energy producing resources   namely, non renewable have been exhausted at an constant rate resulting in this crunch. On the other hand the burning of these fuels causes several reactions out of which production of heat is the most common. This heat Conjures up a phenomenon called global warming, that has endangered the Glaciers and other frozen areas and bodies resulting in the rise of water level of the existing water bodies and endangering species  and hence disturbing the ecological model of the nature.

But there are a few ways we can tackle the challenges of these hideous problems. Below given are few energy saving tips:-

·         Use fans instead of air conditioner all the time.

·       Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones. They last up to ten times longer and can use a quarter of the energy.

·       Plug electronics into a power strip and flip off the switch when the gadgets aren’t in use. (make sure this won’t mess up clocks and recordings.)

·        Always turn off all your computer components that we usually forget or lazily don’t. Also set the computer's sleep mode for when the computer is idle for just a little while. By doing these two simple acts, you will use about 85% less energy each day.

·         Simply switch off the light whenever not in need or you leave the room.

·         Set the thermostat to no lower than 78°F in the summer and no higher than 68°F in the winter.

·         You can use natural light by placing  your desk next to a window instead of a lamp.

·         Close your curtains to keep out daytime summer heat or keep in nighttime winter warmth.

·         Turn off the TV or video game console and play outside.

·         Always turn off your cars and other vehicles when waiting for  that light to turn green.

·         Ride a bike or walk instead of using the car.

·        Carpool

These are simple and very effective tips to preserve and save out beautiful planet.

Eco Lite Technologies- Lighting up lives the 'efficient' way

The ultra modern times of today are consuming much power and energy that is difficult to replenish. Considering the environmental depletion that is taking place at a rapid place, saving energy and the globe has emerged as a major issue of concern for all nations across the world. Power saving is an essential key in the formation of several social-economic policies of developed and developing nations.  Understanding the critical need for saving power, Eco Lite Technologies endeavors to contribute in the making of a greener and energy-efficient India by offering intelligent lighting solutions by using LED based lighting products. It is an ISO certified company with an in-house manufacturing unit. Hence, the quality and service is more reliable here.

By combining tomorrow's technologies with today's world, Eco Lite Technologies has developed innovative products and green life applications for the contemporary household. The company has put in remarkable professional expertise and expert insight create a unique product range that is both energy efficient and Eco-friendly. The distinguishing factor of the high-end product range at Eco Lite is that the designs are exceptional and power consumption is minimum with zero carbon footprint.

The exclusive product line at Eco Lite is a result of extensive research and development done by qualified specialists and experienced professionals. With a highly effective technical and creative resource support, Eco Lite constantly keeps updating and upgrading its range of products to keep abreast with ever-evolving and dynamic trend of customer demands and energy requirements. The in-house Research and Development center is fully equipped with the latest hardware equipment for testing and measurement. Adding further value to the quality offered at Eco lite Technologies, these machines and equipment are from leading global service providers like Lab sphere, Keithley, Fluke,Orb-optronix,Tektronix, Hefley and GW-Instek supported by industry standard software like Solidedge, QLED, Dialux and Altium. Moreover, all safety and precautionary measures are well taken care of in the in-house lab where the product undergoes several testing procedures such as power factor, driver efficiency, insulation resistance, temperature and humidity tests etc.

The administration at Eco Lite Technologies is committed to develop intelligent power solutions for several energy consumers. The prime focus is to offer an effective and efficient product line to suit numerous requirements.

Energy Issues & Poverty in the Modern World

In the age of Smartphones, Online Social networking, we have instant access to information and constant means of communication. For us it is difficult to imagine life without these luxuries, but for a large portion of the world these technologies are not only a rarity, but an impossibility, as there is no access to electricity. Be it cause of lack of means or awareness. Ever wondered about the extent of affect electricity over-consumption has on our society?

Energy poverty is a lack of access to modern energy services which are crucial to human well-being and to a country’s economic development.

According to a recent IEA and UNDP report, over1.5 billion people do not have access to electricity; 585 million of them living in Sub-Saharan Africa and 404 million in India. Three billion people i.e. almost half of the world’s population, rely on biomass, such as wood, charcoal, and dung for cooking and heating purposes. A lot of developing nations have people using dirty or polluting fuels, spending excessive time collecting fuel to meet basic needs which is hazardous to health in the long run.

Countries cannot develop economically if a significant portion of the households/population is living in energy poverty.

Energy poverty is one of the least discussed aspects of our current energy challenge, yet it poses serious threats to economies, national security, the environment, and public health throughout the world. Thus, addressing this issue is very important. Solar energy should become vastly prevalent and awareness should be spread about the same. Technological innovation is needed to drive down the cost of such energy substitutes so they are competitive and easily accessible. Developed nations have a big role to play in assisting these developing nations to grow.

Interesting facts about Trees

Trees are the essential elements of Nature that continue to nurture 'life' on planet Earth. The massive contribution of trees in maintaining the natural life cycle is unmatchable. It is only through their existence that amidst such rapid development and modernization, we get to breathe some pure and fresh air to keep fit and healthy. Talking about trees and their importance, here are some interesting facts that you might not be aware of. Read on to grow your insight about Trees:

1.      Atmosphere feeds the trees more than soil. They get 90% of their nutrition from the atmosphere and 10% from below the ground.

2.      Old age does not lead to a tree's death. Insects, diseases or humans can kill them!

3.      There are about 20,000 different species of trees in the world.

4.      Trees in the street help in reducing noise pollution by lowering traffic noise.

5.      Trees are natural pollution filters.

6.      Trees can induce rainfall by cooling the land and transpiring water into the sky from their leaves.

7.      Arbor Day is a public holiday in United States in which individuals are encouraged to plant trees and care for them.

8.      Knocking on wood for good luck originated from primitive tree worship when rapping on trees was believed to summon protective spirits in the trees.

9.      The older the tree, the more beneficial it is for the community. Large trees can hold and store more CO2.

10.  An interesting study has shown that households with trees in the vicinity have significantly less violence in their homes than those with no trees!

11.  Trees increase concentration power! People can make better choices and be more successful.

These known and unknown facts about trees can help you understand their significant importance in fostering healthy and successful living. So, plant a tree...save a life!

How to keep your house cool naturally

Worried about your electricity bills raising higher than the mercury levels in the summer season? Want to adopt some natural techniques to keep your house cool without much electricity consumption? Here are some tips to help protect your house from the heat in an energy-efficient way. Read on to bring some innovation in convention:

1.   Keep your house close tight during the warm season. Avoid letting unnecessary heat seep into the house. Ventilate in late evenings or during night.

2.      Plant trees around the house to reduce incoming heat.

3.      Replace your old air conditioner with a modern and high-efficiency unit to get the best value of both power and money.

4.    Buy a high-efficiency air conditioner: for room air conditioners, the energy efficiency ratio (EER) rating should be above 10; for central air conditioners, look for a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) rating above 12.

5.      Put all curtains facing the south and west directions during the days as they get you direct sunlight.

6.    Cover your house windows with bamboo shaded or woven screens to block 60-80% of the sun's heat enter the home.

7.      Install white window shades or mini-blinds. Mini-blinds can reduce solar heat gain by 40-50 percent.

The above techniques can help you maintain a cool house during hot summer season without disturbing the environment or increasing electricity bills. Keep the above factors in mind and enjoy a Cool Summer the natural and energy-saving way!

LED :Empowering us to make a Difference!

                          

The evolutions in the energy sector is inevitable and much needed, with limited non-renewable energy resources around, it becomes rather futile to question the development this this sector. The researchers are looking forward to create more resilient and dependable fuel as well as alternatives that could save us energy. A bright idea in the same bid was the progression of: light bulbs that use 75% to 80% less energy. Exhausting much lesser amount of energy as well as, resulting in reduction of heat produced than its outdated substitutes.

Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) and light-emitting diode bulbs (LED) are quickly becoming the new norm. These newer bulbs have a bright future as they are made with an aim of systematic reduction of inefficient incandescent bulbs.

The spiral-shaped bulbs known as CFL has been an alternative to incandescent bulbs. But the leading LED bulbs are most appreciated and longest lasting of them all.

It was recently that many renowned companies announced new LED products into the market, keeping the  perspective of the energy efficient and demand in preview these have announced  LED replacement lamps (40W equiv) for less than $10. This is a huge price inflection point that will help consumers adopt the technology.

But what is that makes LED a better replacement of CFL's other than energy and indirectly capital saving?
Not many out there knows that Not only is the performance of CFL  worse than LED lamps, they also contain mercury. Which is toxic in nature and could really be harmful. More explained in the infographic:

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LED can save you tomato cost!

We hardly pay any attention to the issue of deteriorating food quality unless we find that musty smell or taste in our plate. The average tomato in subcontinents is shipped almost 1,500 miles from warmer climates where they’re grown to cooler climates that cannot produce the fruit cost-effectively in the winter. This journey is quite costly — tomatoes in general are picked green and ripen during shipping, needless to explaining the time duration deteriorates not just the quality but the flavor. The lengthy shipping distance also adds to the industry’s carbon footprint and above all this process of increases the real cost of the food in folds.

Professor of horticulture from Purdue University says “It makes it really hard for the greenhouse industry to grow tomatoes well in the off-season,” and researchers and his team mates are  trying to change that and make it affordable.

Energy costs drive up prices for producers who might want to grow tomatoes in greenhouses in states that have winters inhospitable to growing food. Greenhouses must be heated, and shorter, overcast days require costly lighting.

It was an experiment that resulted in a a great break through. Conducted with light-emitting diodes, which are cooler and require far less energy than traditional high-pressure sodium lamps used in greenhouses. Using the same yield—size and number of fruit—with high-pressure sodium lamps and LED towers, but the LEDs used about 25 percent of the energy of traditional lamps.

The method could have other advantages as well, because cooler LEDs can be placed much closer and along the sides of plants, lighting not only the top, but also the understory.

“The leaves are photosynthesizing on the lower parts of the plants, and that may be helping with the plant’s energy,” explained a researcher. The researchers are able to get it nearer to the plants without actually harming or scorching them because even the high intensity of the LEDs is not hot like a high-pressure sodium lamp.

The heat from high-pressure sodium lamps account for about 15 to 25 percent of the heat needed to warm greenhouses, but that's still inefficient and also not cost effective at all to heat the green house.

The goal of the research is to reduce prices to the point where local growers could compete with the prices of tomatoes that are shipped from faraway places. Local tomatoes would be harvested vine ripe, would taste better, and would boost local economies.