LED Lights & Enviornment

It is becoming increasingly important for companies to become eco-friendly. Customers increasingly want environmentally friendly options and using an environmentally friendly light source can help companies reduce their energy use, as well as attract a socially conscious consumer base. The energy sector contributes up to 40% of the global carbon footprint. This means that we need efficiency in the energy sector. Light Emitting Diodes, LED lights, is one of the most energy-efficient lighting technologies. LED bulbs save more than 80% of energy when compared to incandescent bulbs. 



LED lights consume less energy

LED lights need significantly less energy to be bright, unlike other traditional luminaries. In some cases, LED Lights can save more than 85% on energy consumption. Fewer watts per bulb saves energy which means less energy is needed.

On a traditional bulb, you will get as much as 20 lumens per Watt. In a LED bulb, one Watt can light up as many as 100 lumens.  Lighting the bulb, in this case, will take many more watts so more lumens can light up. With LED energy-saving bulbs, users can cut down their power consumption.  

LED lights have a longer lifespan

On average, a LED bulb can last between 40,000 to 50,000 hours of non-stop use & can last for whole year. An incandescent bulb, on the other hand, lasts an average of 2,000 hours or three months at most.

We can extend the lifespan of these LED bulbs, when we turn off our lights when they aren't in use. This means we'd go several years before they need to change a LED bulb. 

LED bulbs produce less heat, their components can last longer.

With greater longevity, there is a significant reduction in the need to produce or dispose of light bulbs. 

Also, traditional lighting sources have a shorter lifespan if you frequently switch them on and off. LED lights are not affected by frequent switching. It does not cause any reduction in their lifespan or efficiency.


LED light contains no toxic elements

LED lights require no toxic elements. Fluorescent lights contain harmful chemicals like mercury. At the end of the lifecycle of these bulbs, they are poured into landfills, allowing mercury to pollute the environment. 

The process for disposing chemicals like mercury properly must be done through a registered waste carrier which further complicates the process. Switching to LED bulbs removes the need for such extra measures. It saves time and cost while protecting the environment. 

The Ability to Operate in Cold Conditions

Traditional lighting sources don’t like cold weather. When the temperature drops, lighting sources, particularly fluorescent lamps, require a higher voltage to start, and the intensity of their light diminishes.

LED lights, on the other hand, perform better in cold temperatures by about 5%. This is why LED lights are a better choice for lighting needed in freezers, meat lockers, cold storage spaces or refrigerated display cases. Their ability to perform so efficiently in cold weather also makes them the perfect choice for lights in parking lots, lights used to illuminate the perimeters of buildings and lights used in outdoor signage.


LED do not emit ultraviolet radiation

 


LEDs do not emit ultraviolet radiation unlike the traditional lamps. This makes them a healthier and cleaner source of lighting. The lamps do not produce any infrared light and this makes them suitable for use in places where there are materials or goods that are highly sensitive to heat.


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