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What is LED lighting and how can it be used

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LED lighting has become ubiquitous in the past few years and has helped in lowering electricity costs. At the same time, did you know that LED lights can be used for more than just reducing costs and bringing down heat emissions? LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, are easy to install and durable. In LED lights, an electric current goes through a microchip that illuminates tiny LEDs and results in bright visible light. Such lights can emit white light and other colors like red, green, yellow, and blue. However, keep in mind that such lights may initially cost more and have less coverage area than other forms of lighting. Let’s look at the different ways in which LED lighting can be used. 

1) To grow indoor plants

LED lighting is ideal for the growth of indoor plants. This fourth-generation lighting source is recommended to meet your plant needs and act as an efficient energy source. Keeping your indoor plants near a window or in an open space with natural light may not always be feasible. In such a scenario, LED lighting is the next best solution as they help improve the photosynthesis process and keep your plants healthy. What’s more, if you have a commercial greenhouse and are looking to get a better Return on Investment (ROI) for say, your cannabis crops, you should consider commercial LED light fixtures. With LED lighting, you’ll get an increase in your crop yield while cutting down on your energy consumption by up to 70% in comparison to traditional light sources.

2) For commercial usage

If you have a large-scale commercial operation, investing in LED lighting can be beneficial for you. LED lighting is efficient for many industries as it reduces energy demand and consumption compared to traditional lighting. Your business’ ROI will increase after switching to LED lights from conventional lights. Today LED lights are used in street lighting, task lighting, showroom lighting, shopping mall lighting, office lighting, factory lighting, and sports lighting, to name just a few areas. For example, tennis and badminton courts that use LED lighting get better quality light that is much cheaper and more environmentally friendly than traditional lighting.

3) To use in celebratory occasions 

Special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays or even celebrations during the holiday season can be made more enjoyable using a string of LED lights. Families that celebrate Christmas with a Christmas tree can decorate the tree with LED lights every year. As a result, they’ll save on energy bills and will also be able to use the lights for many years to come. You can choose from a wide variety of LED lights for your celebrations as they’re available in different shapes and colors.

4) For small areas in your home or office

There are many areas in our homes or offices where there may not be enough space to install a big light. In such a scenario, LED lights can be a perfect choice for you. You can use LED lights that are small and can easily fit into tight spaces. For example, you can fit LED ceiling lights for small spaces if you don’t have enough headroom in your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, or living room. What’s more, you don’t have to compromise on style either, as you can go for LED lights that are available in different colors and stylish designs.

5) For your automobile

Usage of LED lights in automobiles has grown over the years since the first full-LED headlamp was introduced in 2007. Today, LED lights are used in automotive functions such as headlights or interior lighting. The use of LED technology has enabled innovative functions such as the glare-free adaptive high beam headlights that were first used in 2013. Earlier LED technology was used only in high-end vehicles. However, over the years, lower power consumption, flexible design, improved performance, and cost reductions resulted in LED technology spreading to all automobiles.

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BDC 316 : May 2024