7 advantages of LED technology in Lighting
LED technology has changed the lighting market profoundly for a number of reasons, but mainly because of its extended lifespan, reduced energy consumption and greater flexibility. In today's article we will indicate in greater detail 7 advantages of using LEDs compared to traditional options.
1) Energy Efficiency
LEDs consume approximately half as much electricity as traditional options such as incandescent, fluorescent or halogen lamps. This results in substantial savings in energy costs, especially in spaces with lights on for long periods. In addition to consuming low amounts of energy, LEDs have a superior luminous efficiency. Luminous efficacy refers to the amount of light emitted by each unit of energy (watts) consumed by the lamp. Most lighting upgrade projects to LED options result in a 60-75% improvement in energy efficiency. Depending on the specific characteristics of the project, energy cost savings can be over 80%.
2) Lifespan
Probably one of the most significant factors in choosing LEDs over more traditional alternatives is their longer lifespan. LEDs have a life expectancy of between 30,000 to 50,000 hours. In comparison, a typical incandescent lamp only lasts about 1,000 hours, while a comparable compact fluorescent lamp has a lifespan of 8,000 to 10,000 hours. This longer life span translates into less frequent replacement of the lamps, which makes it possible to reduce maintenance costs in terms of labor (when changing the lamps) and lower costs for spare parts (which are purchased with lower frequency).
3) Regulation
In addition to being slightly more expensive, LEDs are inherently compatible with dimming controls, which allow them to operate at virtually any percentage of their rated power (0 to 100%). In addition to providing the customer with the ability to decide the ideal output for the space they want to light, the operation of LEDs with a lower power allows increasing efficiency as energy is reduced, also increasing the life of the lamp itself. Additionally, in recent years there have been numerous applications for mobile devices, such as cell phones or tablets, which allow the regulation of lighting with greater access and ease.
4) Flexibility
Their smaller size allows LEDs to be used in numerous applications. In fact, the flexibility brought by LED technology has provided an extremely significant evolution in the area of lighting in terms of innovation. LEDs give consumers extreme freedom, as they can be used individually or combined in countless options that would not be possible with other traditional lighting means.
5) Environmental benefits
LEDs do not pose the same environmental hazards as traditional lighting solutions such as fluorescent or mercury lamps. Both traditional solutions contain mercury inside the lamp and therefore require special and safe handling at the end of the product's life. This is not necessary in the case of LEDs.
6) Low voltage
In many cases, LEDs operate at very low voltages. This factor makes LEDs suitable for outdoor lighting applications where other types of lighting may not meet the requirements.
7) Security
An equally important, but sometimes overlooked, factor with regard to the benefits of LEDs is safety. The main hazard related to lighting is the emission of heat. However, LEDs emit virtually no heat, unlike traditional light bulbs such as incandescents that convert more than 90% of the energy into heat. Additionally, as indicated above, due to the fact that LEDs consume less energy, they can operate in low voltage electrical systems, which are generally safer in the event of a problem.
1) Energy Efficiency
LEDs consume approximately half as much electricity as traditional options such as incandescent, fluorescent or halogen lamps. This results in substantial savings in energy costs, especially in spaces with lights on for long periods. In addition to consuming low amounts of energy, LEDs have a superior luminous efficiency. Luminous efficacy refers to the amount of light emitted by each unit of energy (watts) consumed by the lamp. Most lighting upgrade projects to LED options result in a 60-75% improvement in energy efficiency. Depending on the specific characteristics of the project, energy cost savings can be over 80%.
2) Lifespan
Probably one of the most significant factors in choosing LEDs over more traditional alternatives is their longer lifespan. LEDs have a life expectancy of between 30,000 to 50,000 hours. In comparison, a typical incandescent lamp only lasts about 1,000 hours, while a comparable compact fluorescent lamp has a lifespan of 8,000 to 10,000 hours. This longer life span translates into less frequent replacement of the lamps, which makes it possible to reduce maintenance costs in terms of labor (when changing the lamps) and lower costs for spare parts (which are purchased with lower frequency).
3) Regulation
In addition to being slightly more expensive, LEDs are inherently compatible with dimming controls, which allow them to operate at virtually any percentage of their rated power (0 to 100%). In addition to providing the customer with the ability to decide the ideal output for the space they want to light, the operation of LEDs with a lower power allows increasing efficiency as energy is reduced, also increasing the life of the lamp itself. Additionally, in recent years there have been numerous applications for mobile devices, such as cell phones or tablets, which allow the regulation of lighting with greater access and ease.
4) Flexibility
Their smaller size allows LEDs to be used in numerous applications. In fact, the flexibility brought by LED technology has provided an extremely significant evolution in the area of lighting in terms of innovation. LEDs give consumers extreme freedom, as they can be used individually or combined in countless options that would not be possible with other traditional lighting means.
5) Environmental benefits
LEDs do not pose the same environmental hazards as traditional lighting solutions such as fluorescent or mercury lamps. Both traditional solutions contain mercury inside the lamp and therefore require special and safe handling at the end of the product's life. This is not necessary in the case of LEDs.
6) Low voltage
In many cases, LEDs operate at very low voltages. This factor makes LEDs suitable for outdoor lighting applications where other types of lighting may not meet the requirements.
7) Security
An equally important, but sometimes overlooked, factor with regard to the benefits of LEDs is safety. The main hazard related to lighting is the emission of heat. However, LEDs emit virtually no heat, unlike traditional light bulbs such as incandescents that convert more than 90% of the energy into heat. Additionally, as indicated above, due to the fact that LEDs consume less energy, they can operate in low voltage electrical systems, which are generally safer in the event of a problem.