[2010-12-16] Mexico planed to install 25,507 units GE Evolve LED street lights

The Mexican municipality has announced plans to install 25,507 GE Evolve LED street lights in Quintana Roo, which would be the largest installation of LED street lights in Latin America.

A governor explained many countries had begun to achieve their environmental goals. And the 2009 annual report of the World Bank's Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) noted that 71% of the Mexican GDP was at risk from climate change. So Mexican Governments had a responsibility to seek efficient solutions to meet Mexico energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.

The country announced Mexican governments Special 2009-2012 Climate Change Program. Through the SSL Street light project, the municipality aimed to save 51% in energy usage. also, its the countrys commitment to the world with actions.

From www.ledinside.com  Dec.16, 2010