(a) whether Compact Fluorescent Lamps consume considerable low energy and give
more lighting;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government propose to give subsidies on these lamps to reduce
energy consumption; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI P.M. SAYEED )
(a) & (b) : Yes, Sir. As compared to incandescent lamps (GLS), Compact
Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) consume considerably low energy and gives more lighting.
The consumption of electricity of good quality CFLs are 70 to 80% less in comparison to
incandescent lamps for same light. The indicative value has been illustrated as per table
below :
Incandescent lamps Compact Fluorescent lamps Wattage Light Output Wattage Light Output
25 W 220 lumen 5 W 240 lumen 40 W 430 lumen 7 W 400 lumen 60 W 730 lumen 11 W 600 lumen 75 W 960 lumen 15 W 900 lumen 100 W 1380 lumen 20 W 1200 lumen