What The Future Holds For LED Light7287002

Light Emitting Diode or LED light has been out there for a long time, mainly in niche usage such as small trinkets and signaling. However, owing to LED light being highly energy efficient, not to mention technologically superior over other light sources like the incandescent and fluorescent lighting, it is forecasted to reach beyond electronic uses into commercial and home lighting equally. In a recent study by Global Industry Analysts it is estimated that the market for fluorescent and LED light could move to $97 billion by 2010. The spike in growth would be primarily from construction and industrial development companies.

As more people become aware of the energy efficiency of LEDs, the price of such items as LED bulbs will decline in price. Currently, the price of one LED bulb is substantially higher than the price of incandescent or fluorescent lighting. However, the initial price for the lights would more than pay for itself in the end. On average, one incandescent 60-watt bulb lasts 1,000 hours whereas one 2-watt LED light bulb  lasts 60,000 hours. Therefore, one would have to purchase 60 incandescent bulbs for each LED light bulb.

Home LED light is a cut above the rest when it comes to energy efficiency. In comparison to incandescent lighting, LEDs wins hands down where energy consumption is concerned. For every 60,000 hours of usage, incandescent lighting uses approximately 3,600 kWh of electricity where LED lights need 120 kWh. Bottom line: energy efficiency equals a significant cost savings. LEDs gives off directional light. Therefore, it is excellent as a source of light for reading or spotlighting in the room. Its powerful light output also makes it great for outdoor floodlighting and road illumination. These bulbs are now obtainable that can replace most halogen or fluorescent light bulbs used in the home.

Yet LED light may not be suitable for all home lighting needs, replacing a few bulbs would have a noticeable affect in the amount of electricity used.

LEDs are already utilized in signs and videos in many indoor and outdoor sporting events and concerts. LED video displays and signs are frequently preferred because of their better brightness, which is critical when people are viewing a sign or video from a long distance. Added advantages of these video displays are their ability to incorporate curves and 3-D design. This makes LED displays technologically better than currently available large screen displays. Research and developers in the consumer electronics field are ready to take advantage of this extremely useful technology in future devices.

Other uses for LED light  incorporate flashlights and key chains, car taillights and interior lights, and LED-based projection televisions. LED light is also being used in the armed forces for LED flashlights that is used in night-vision goggles, UV-LED canteen water treatment devices and the sterilization of surgical equipment.

With LED light being more energy efficient and technologically superior to other light sources, numerous applications are sure to grow. Future generations can expect to think LED light as the basic light source for most lighting applications.