The Future Is Brightening for LED Lighting

What is LED Lighting?

LED stands for light-emitting diodes. These diodes emit lower levels of light than traditional fluorescent or incandescent light bulbs, so several diodes are grouped together within a bulb to create a bright light. The light emitted from the diodes is also very pinpointed, so LED light bulbs use angled mirrors to refract light in different directions.

What are the Benefits?
LED lighting uses less energy, and therefore saves money on the electricity bill whilst providing a 'greener' source of light.

LED light bulbs usually have a lifespan of 25 years and provide around 30,000 hours of light; much longer than other types of 'energy-efficient' bulbs. Flourescent bulbs, for example, last an average of 5 years. This is particularly relevant for large buildings and businesses, for example warehouses with high and inaccessible ceilings, where replacing bulbs is both time-consuming and costly.

How About Drawbacks?

LED bulbs are more expensive to buy than other types of bulbs, so the initial outlay for homes or businesses switching to LED lighting is higher. This can be off-putting, but reductions in energy bills are immediate, and soon cover the purchase price. It is estimated that most businesses switching to LED would cover the costs of their initial investment within 2 years, with those same bulbs continuing to save the business money for another 20+ years.