LED stands for Light Emitting Diode and it is the fastest developing most efficient lighting technology in the world today. When you have the best quality of LEDs, you will enjoy the longest durability and best light compared to other types of lighting. There are many things you might not know about this type of lighting, but if you did, you would agree that it is the best type of lighting compared to others.

Energy saving

This type of lighting is largely energy efficient and has the potential to change the entire lighting structure of the world. There are different types of LEDs and some are used for residential purposes. Some of the better quality ones save around 75% energy and last around 25 times compared to incandescent lighting. This will translate into big savings, especially if more and more people decide to use this type of lighting in the future.

Differences with other forms of lighting.

There is a big difference between the types of LED lighting compared to others.

The light source: this is one of the differences. LEDs are about the size of a speck of paper. They are also a mixture of blue, green and red and therefore emit white light.

Direction: LEDs usually emit their light in a very specific direction and therefore no need to use diffusers and reflectors to trap the light. This makes them very efficient for a variety of uses. Other types of lighting require reflection and usually much of the light does not reach the target areas.

Heat: there is generally very little heat emission. Incandescent bulbs release about 90 percent of energy as heat, while compact fluorescent lamps account for 80 percent.

Different uses of LEDs

Today, there is a wide variety of industrial and household products that offer LED lighting. The list keeps growing. This rapid growth in technology has led to more products, as well as manufacturing efficiencies, and that is why consumers can enjoy even lower prices. Some of the more popular products include:

• Commercial and Industrial Lighting – Since LEDs are directional and efficient in nature, it has made them a great idea for many industrial uses. They are used quite often in parking lots, streets, hallways, and all kinds of outdoor areas that need light. Others include task lighting, modular lighting, and refrigerated display case lighting.

• Kitchen lighting – LEDs are directional and small and therefore best for countertop lighting used for reading recipes and cooking. The color appears blue or cooler than most would like in a kitchen and shadows may occur. Therefore, it is important to select products carefully to find what is most ideal in your target space.

• Recessed downlights: They are often used in bathrooms, hallways and residential kitchens, as well as in different commercial and office environments. Many people are using the downlights and the LED has greatly decreased the wattage.