LED Lighting For Commercial Establishments
The biggest factor that makes LED lighting systems the
preferred choice for both commercial and domestic use is the high level of
energy efficiency offered by them. Light-Emitting Diodes or LEDs are being
advocated across all commercial enterprises as the smarter choice over the
conventional lighting technologies such as incandescent lamps.
Energy Savings Through LED
Lighting Systems
Many estimates have been drawn about the savings
offered by LED lighting. It turns out that the approximations vary hugely, but
most of them agree that LED lighting systems are able offer immediate energy
savings of up to 40%. This could be significantly higher, depending on the kind
of LED lighting technology that is being used. The more recently introduced
commercial LED products are the white LED lighting systems. They are known to
use nearly 75% lesser electrical energy than incandescent lamps/bulbs.
LEDs are also recommended for commercial buildings
that use illuminated exit signs. Commercial form of LED lighting includes many
retrofit systems, including LEDs in the form of lamps, bars, and panels. LED
exit signs offer greater penetration and energy savings for the more common,
two-face and edge-lit signs. Further, a company is able to enhance its
reputation as being eco-friendly, as LEDs will use lesser power, which means
they help in energy conservation within the premises by reducing their carbon
footprints.
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Lighting Source Type
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Approximate Lifecycle
(in hours)
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Power Grading
(in Watts)
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Incandescent
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1000
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40
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CFL
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10,000
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10 to 15
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LED
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100,000
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2 to 5
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Measurements Used:
- 40 W A-lamp
- 15 W CFL
- 5 W LED
For Lifecycle Readings: all lighting systems were lit
for 24 hours every day, for 365 days a year.
Other notable advantages of LED installations include:
Durability
It is a common belief that LEDs have the ability to
provide a continuous lighting life of about 100,000 hours. This makes them
perfect for commercial lighting purposes. Large warehouses, storage facilities,
and even school campuses have places that are very hard to reach to replace the
lighting fixtures on a periodic basis. This means that a lighting source like
LED is ideal since it needs no maintenance for many years.
Another factor that makes LEDs so durable is that
their outer structure is more rugged and is meant to last longer. Even on the
inside, there are no filaments that have been a major drawback for conventional
lighting systems. The absence of filaments means that your lighting system is
immune against vibrations that are often associated with manufacturing units.
However, it is important to note that the durability
estimates for LED lighting could be altered if the surrounding environment has
any sort of environmental extremes such as heat or excessive moisture or
fluctuating voltages. This is why getting your LED lighting systems from an
experienced LED vendor is crucial. Many times LED fittings have to be
customized in accordance with some typical drawbacks related to a commercial
facility.
Customability
Another reason that is making LED lighting systems
popular in the commercial sector is the level of customization and choices they
offer. LEDs can be ordered in a variety of colors, and innovative combinations
can be created from a single LED fixture. Even the lighting intensity levels
are changeable and many glitzy effects can be introduced, which makes them
particularly suitable for retail purposes to attract the customer’s attention.
LEDs are offered in many shapes and LED fittings can be moulded according to
the particular requirements of a facility.
LED lighting fixtures are the most sensible choice for
business establishments as they offer a more reliable, easy-to-maintain and
energy-efficient lighting source. However, customizing/installing of LED
fixtures should be handled by firms that have the expertise in providing
cost-effective retrofitting and energy optimization packages, including LED
lighting solutions.
For further information refer to the following pages:
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