Supernova editor
Andrea Vermaak was lucky enough to view the amazing lighting designs
by the Gauteng entrants of the Eskom Lighting Design Competition on 2
October 2012. In total, more than 570 energy efficient lighting
designs entries were received from both professional and amateur
designers, countrywide.
With
the introduction of the competition to secondary schools for the
first time this year, Eskom has seen an increase in number from all
corners of South Africa. One of the youngest entrants was grade 3
learner Thomas Granig of Dunkeld West. He was chosen as a regional
finalist in the Special/Scholar category. Granig's design has
potential as a single product with multiple options. It is also safe
for children as it is only 12V. Congratulations Thomas! The Supernova team is very excited to see a super kid like you doing his bit to save electricity and the planet!
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| Thomas Granig poses with his lighting design |
By
highlighting opportunities for energy efficient lamps and
technologies in the residential market, the biennial competition has
helped stimulate wider-spread acceptance of green light designs and
systems, making it an important part of Eskom's ongoing programmes to
instil a culture of energy and resource consciousness among South
Africans. The goal of the competition “is to demonstrate
that efficient lighting technologies, such as discharge, fluorescent
and LED technologies, can be used in very contemporary and attractive
luminaries and lighting design systems intended for residential
lighting”.
Winners,
judged at the national finals on Friday 5 October 2012 in
Johannesburg, shared the R214 000 prize money on offer and were also
honoured with the prestigious Sparks Trophy.
For
more information, visit the Eskom Energy Efficient Lighting Design
Competition's website:
http://www.lighting-design.co.za/default.php
Like
their Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eskom-Energy-Efficient-Lighting-Design/115462798469617?fref=ts
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