LED Lighting Explained: Show Me The Savings!
What is LED lighting? How does it differ from traditional lighting, and What are the benefits?
These are all questions that we will answer in this blog post. LED lighting has been around for a while now, but it has only recently gained widespread popularity. LED bulbs are more energy-efficient, longer-lasting, and cheaper to operate than traditional incandescent or fluorescent lights. This post will explain what LED lighting is, how it works, and why it is a good investment for your business. We will also dispel some of the most common misconceptions about LED lighting.
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What Is Wrong With Incandescent Bulbs?
Incandescent lamps are cheap to buy initially. They’re the most inexpensive variety on the market per unit basis. They’re also available in many different colours and provide an excellent colour rendering index rating. However, whilst you may not pay the price initially, the longer they are in use, the less efficient they can become. Whilst you may have to pay a more considerable sum to install LED bulbs within your business, the savings you can make over a long time can be astronomical.
Incandescent light bulbs are inefficient and release more heat than light; only 10% of the energy is emitted as visible light. They use more energy and have a shorter lifespan than other types of bulbs. LED bulbs can last upwards of 50,000 hours longer than incandescent ones. In the long run, you will spend less time and money fixing or replacing your home’s lighting, as LED bulbs need to be replaced far more infrequently than incandescent ones.
In addition, incandescent bulbs produce large amounts of heat, which can be a fire hazard; this is not the case for LED bulbs because they have a far higher electricity-to-light efficacy rate – sometimes as high as 90%.
Finally, incandescent bulbs contain mercury, which is a toxic substance. When these bulbs break, they can expel mercury into the environment. LED bulbs don’t contain mercury, so they are a more environmentally-friendly option.
How Much Could I Save With LED Lighting?
How much LED lighting will save your business depends on the size of your premises and your energy usage, plus the number of lamps in your circuits. LED lighting can save enterprises to up 80 per cent on their energy bills. With occasional use, LED bulbs will cut the energy bills of most businesses by 50 per cent. LEDs are up to 80% more efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs and last up to 50 times longer. That means you can save big bucks by switching to LED lighting.
Depending on how much you use your LED bulbs, they will pay for themselves within two to five years. However, with the current trajectory that energy prices seem to take, the repayment time could be much shorter. The question of how much you can save by switching to LED lighting depends on several factors. These include the type of lighting you are replacing, the efficiency of the LED bulbs, the hours they are used each day, and your local electricity rates.
You can expect significant savings if you are replacing standard incandescent bulbs with LEDs. LED bulbs use around 80% less energy than incandescents, so you will immediately start saving money on your electric bill. The longer the length of time LED bulbs are in use daily, the more money you will save. These changes can save you massive amounts a year on your energy bill and make a small contribution towards helping save the environment. The savings depend on the LED lights you’ve replaced; here is just one example: switching from a 60-watt incandescent bulb (saving £7 per bulb/year) to a 50-watt halogen bulb (saving £6 per bulb/year).
Of course, your savings will depend on the specific bulbs and fixtures you use and your local electricity rates. But no doubt, switching to LEDs can save you significant money over time.
What Environmental impact will this change make?
Regarding energy consumption, LED lights are much more efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs, meaning that switching to LED lighting can help reduce your carbon footprint and save energy costs. LED bulbs have a far longer shelf life than conventional bulbs, so you won’t have to replace them often. You are further helping to reduce your environmental impact and costs.
Unlike fluorescent lights, which have 4-5 milligrams of mercury in each bulb, LED lights are mercury-free and perfect for the environment. When you connect your LED lights with an energy management system, you’ll be able to make all of your business’s energy consumption even more efficient. Intelligent controls and sensors will help manage energy usage and reduce your bills, allowing you to have a smaller carbon footprint.