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Shedding Light on Parking Lot Lighting

It’s time to shed some light on Light Emitting Diodes, or LED’s as we know them today.  LED’s have been around for quite some time.  Developed in the early 60’s by GE, they were first developed as indicator lights for circuit boards.  Their durability and energy efficiency quickly grew in popularity with municipalities who began to replace traditional incandescent bults in streetlights and parking lots. Now, in their third-generation, LED’s are lasting longer, perform e better, and are used in a wide range of applications.

LED’s offer substantial benefits for industrial and commercial businesses who are interested in reducing energy use and cost.

 

Lightbulb Lifespans

 

Lifespan: Average incandescent bults last about a thousand hours.  LED’s last about 50,000 hours.  One light can last anywhere from six to 12 years!

Cost Savings:  Savings extend not only to replacement costs, but maintenance costs as well.

Environmental Performance:  ECO-friendly.  LED’s are not made with mercury and require no special removal or disposal processes.

Energy Efficiency:  LED’s produce less waste light and more useful lumens which could results in as muc as a 60% to 70% improvement in overall energy efficiency.

Reliable in Cold Conditions: When temperatures drop, many lighting sources require a higher voltage to start.  Not LED’s.  They’re a preferred source for freezers and cold storage spaces.  They’ve also proven to work extremely well in parking lots where security and outdoor signage are required.

Eliminates UV Emissions:  LEDs emit almost no head.   Traditional bulbs turn , more than 90% of the energy they use to heat, allocating only 10% of energy to actual light production.

Flexible Design Options: LED’s are incredibly small (about the size of a spec of salt).  From circuit boards to major league football stadiums, their design possibilities are almost endless.

Low Voltage:  Many use LED’s for outdoor use or if buildings are prone to flooding.  Because they operate on very low voltage (12 volts compared to 120 volts), employees and others can avoid potentially harmful shocks.

 

Lightbulb Voltages

 

Coverage:  Conventional lighting emits light at 360 degrees around the light source.  LED’s lights cover 180 degrees, which make them perfect for pathways, doorways and hallways.  Museums and art galleries prefer them for lighting exhibits.

Dimming Capabilities:  Specific hardware equipment is required for dimming LEDs, yet there is no loss of efficiency when LED’s are dimmed.  This not only further increases the life of the bulb, but further reduces energy costs.

Interested in retrofitting your commercial property or retail space?  We welcome the opportunity to reduce your energy costs with the right solution for your specific needs.

 

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