Potential Of LED Light In Future8541822

Light Emitting Diode known as LED light has been in existence for several years, mostly in niche applications such as small trinkets and signaling. However, owing to LED light being highly energy saving, not to mention technologically superior over other light sources like 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 rise 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. Right now, the price of one LED bulb is considerably higher than the price of incandescent or fluorescent lights. However, the initial price for the lights would more than pay for itself in the end. On average, one incandescent 60-watt bulb endures 1,000 hours whereas one 2-watt LED light bulb  endures 60,000 hours. Therefore, one would need to purchase 60 incandescent bulbs for each LED light bulb.

Home LED light is a cut above the rest when you consider energy efficiency. As compared to incandescent lighting, LEDs wins hands down where energy consumption is involved. For every 60,000 hours of service, incandescent lighting uses about 3,600 kWh of electricity where LED lights need 120 kWh. Bottom line: energy efficiency equals a substantial cost savings. LEDs gives off directional light. Therefore, it is useful as a source of light for reading or spotlighting in the home. Its powerful light output also makes it awesome for outdoor floodlighting and path illumination. These bulbs are now available that can replace most halogen or fluorescent bulbs used in the home.

Yet LED light may not be useful for all home lighting needs, replacing a few bulbs would have an obvious affect in the amount of energy used.

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

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

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