Adoption of energy-saving devices equates to over 2million barrels of oil saved
STMicroelectronics has announced that it has shipped over 250 million units of energy-saving products in 2006. Designed to reduce power consumption in end equipment from lighting to white-goods appliances and entertainment electronics, these ST chips allow the saving of over 1200 GWh of electricity at the point of use, which is equivalent to saving the more than 2 million barrels of oil needed to generate this energy.ST's focus on power-conscious design incorporates both reduction of energy consumption in the chip itself and contribution to energy savings in the end application.
"The intelligent use of energy makes a tremendous difference, reducing both our eco-footprint and the electricity bill," said Georges Auguste, Corporate Vice President and Director of Total Quality and Corporate Responsibility, STMicroelectronics. "We have developed a strong portfolio of products that optimise power consumption in virtually all devices and technologies that surround us, from lighting to computers."
