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20 Winter 2017 European Energy Innovation

TV & DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY

Figure 1: Power consumption of televisions between 2011 and 2017

impact of the proposed requirements system, we believe that the energy technologies should be provided.
on innovation and consumer choice, consumption requirements under
DIGITALEUROPE calls on policy- the eco-design regulation that would Failing to give this flexibility to
makers to be more reasonable in apply when a display is switched on manufacturers will deprive European
their assessment of their new energy- should be eased by at least 10%-20% consumers of having a large choice of
efficiency targets. In addition to a and a set of specific exemptions for high-quality models, which in reality
more appropriate energy labelling products based on new, non-mature are already energy-efficient. ●

2. DIGITALEUROPE, Follow-up position on the proposed energy efficiency requirements in the display regulations (31 August 2017, Brussels)

The assumption of continuous annual improvement rates of 7,5% underlying the draft Energy Label Regulation for
displays is unrealistic.

DIGITALEUROPE has analysed its members’ television data from 2011 to 2017. During this time, the total energy
improvement of televisions amounted to 41,3%. As it can be seen in the graph, a significant drop in power consumption
took place between 2011 and 2012. This was principally the result of the industry’s transition from cold-cathode
fluorescent (CCFL) lamps to LED backlights. Consequently, the average power consumption decreased by 32%.

After a full phase-out of CCFL lamps in 2013, power consumption eventually stabilised around half of its original usage.
This trend reversed after 2016, with display power consumption slightly increasing as a consequence of the uptake of
Ultra-High-Definition technology, and other high-performance features for the benefit of the consumer.

DIGITALEUROPE’s concrete proposal for the energy efficiency limits and classes can be found in our position paper dated
31st of August 2017.2

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