Efficiency & Costs
TREND IN SUSTAINABILITY
LED's are reshaping the lighting industry
LED (light emitting diode) lighting is a highly efficient way to save money and energy at your business. In select directional applications, such as spot or track lighting, LEDs can offer energy savings of up to 80% versus incandescent lighting, and more than 50% versus fluorescent or high-intensity discharge (HID). LEDs also produce less heat – reducing the need for air conditioning.
| Energy Efficiency Energy Costs | LED | Incandescent Light Bulb | Compact Fluorescent (CFL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Span (average) | 50,000 hours | 1,200 hours | 8,000 hours |
| Watts of electricity used: (equivalent to 60 W bulb). LEDs use less power (watts) per unit of light generated (lumens). LEDs help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and lower electric bills. | 6 - 8 watts | 60 watts | 13-15 watts |
| Used kWh of Electricity (30 bulbs per year equivalent) | 329 KWh/yr. | 3285 KWh/yr. | 767 KWh/yr. |
| Annual Operating Cost (30 bulbs per year equivalent) | $32.85/year | $328.59/year | $76.65/year |
| Light Output | LED | Incandescent Light Bulb | Compact Fluorescent (CFL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumens | Watts | Watts | Watts |
| 450 | 4-5 | 40 | 9-13 |
| 800 | 6-8 | 60 | 13-15 |
| 1,100 | 9-13 | 75 | 18-25 |
| 1,600 | 16-20 | 100 | 23-30 |
| 2,600 | 25-28 | 150 | 30-55 |
| Traditional Lighting | LED Lighting |
|---|---|
| technical life < economical life | economical life < technical life |
| limited number of options | infinite number of options |
| standardized products | customized products |
| economies of scale | economies of scope |
| traditional market channels | completely new channels |
| limited number of light points | huge number of light points |
