Why LED Lights Are Here To Stay

LED lights have become a fad and although many have a vague understanding of the benefits LED lighting can have, there is still some scepticism as to why LEDs are just so great. If you find that you're unsure why LEDs are beneficial, or even what LEDs are, we're going to explain all this and why they're here to stay.

What are LEDs?

The term LED is an acronym for 'Light Emitting Diode' and essentially this means that they convert electricity into light through a semi-conductor – instead of the traditional filament.

The earlier versions of the LED were pretty expensive and provided a poor quality of lighting which has paved the way for an unsure and sceptical view of LED lighting.

Why are LEDs beneficial?

Not only do LEDs have an average lifespan of 25-30 years, but they are also great energy savers, using approximately 80-90% less energy than a conventional light bulb.

LEDs are also more durable and you will often find them in lighting equipment used for camping and the outdoors. They are also more ecologically friendly and don't contain the toxic chemicals found in fluorescent lighting.

Additional benefits of LED lighting includes their design flexibility, their low voltage and their ability to be instantly turned on and off without a time delay.

What does this mean for the future of LEDs?

As a result of these benefits, LEDs are fast becoming the favoured choice of lighting and are appearing in more of our everyday products.

With the appeal of not only saving money on a daily basis, the initial cost of LEDs is no longer expensive and this means that with a lifespan of circa 30 years, the small investment of LEDs can have long-lasting cost-cutting benefits.

With a better understanding of the safety benefits, LEDs will soon become the number one choice of lighting.

We're already starting to see an LED revolution taking place with car manufacturers such as Audi and Toyota choosing the modern LED as part of their design. Companies and households alike are revelling in the benefits of LED lighting.

The performance and cost of LEDs is becoming a highly competitive advantage over more traditional lighting methods.

It's hard to deny that, in recent years, LED lighting has become very mainstream and pro-LED users boast a wide range of benefits other than price and life expectancy which include colour quality and colour consistency, particularly in TVs and phones.

And with competition always on the rise, those manufacturing LED lighting are always going to be on hand to provide a wide range of solutions, whether that is for corporate or consumer. You might not even realise it, but LED lighting is already all around you.

It's safe to say that the future is looking bright for LEDs. Lighting technology is always advancing and there's no doubt that the LEDs we know today will continue to evolve and become a vital ingredient in the lighting of the future.