Grenlec and our Government are piloting the use of energy-efficient LED street lighting in select public street locations throughout Grenada to evaluate the economic, safety and environmental benefits of this advanced lighting technology.
LED street lighting is proven to be more energy-efficient, durable, longer-lasting and brighter than conventional street lighting, which could provide significant savings of up to 50% in energy and maintenance costs, as well as increased public security. In addition, LED lighting cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a healthier environment and a “greener” Grenada.
Since not all LED lighting is the same and performance varies by manufacturer and product type, Grenlec will be comparing three LED manufacturer lighting products against the existing high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting at a variety of locations.
Pilot Project Locations:
| Location | LED Manufacturer Lights | |||
| Total | A | B | C | |
| Maurice Bishop High Way – Airport to SSU | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Maurice Bishop Highway – Sugar Mill Roundabout to True Blue Roundabout | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| True Blue – Dusty H/way intersection to Yacht road junction Quinn Co. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Port High Way, Tanteen – Yacht Club to Burns Point | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Carmerhogne Park – main entrance to Grand Anse Beach | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Morne Rouge – Wall Street Roundabout to Spice Inn | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Victoria Street, Grenville | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Gouyave – Main street to Fish Market. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total number of LED Lights to be installed. | 42 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Testing Process
Because of the variances in lumens (light output), color rendition, and light distribution of LED technology, it’s important to test the performance of the products on actual road surface conditions to measure the differences in light quality, color, brightness, light direction, and energy use.
Grenlec is also conducting a survey to gain customer observations and preferences between the three types of LED street lighting being tested.
