Why does compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) save more energy?
Flouro lamps are actually more efficient at say 30KHz than 50Hz .The efficiency curve doesnt keep increasing ,it kind of limits out .This is why you tend to not see stuff in the MHz range despite it being technicaly feasible .The electronic ballast makes the tube itself more efficient .Even if you use rubbish for the electronics your overall efficiency should be better than a standard 50Hz ballast.