LED Lighting - The Solution to Our Lighting Energy Consumption Problems
Released on: November 8, 2007, 3:30 pm
Press Release Author: Patrick Wey - LedKooLight
Industry: Environment
Press Release Summary: New LED Light Bulbs can now replace virtually all of the existing lighting and LED Bulbs use approximately 10% of the energy of the traditional incandescent bulbs, says Patrick Wey, Marketing Director of LedKooLight. LEDs (light emitting diodes or solid state lighting) use 30% of the controversial CFLs (Compact Florescent Lamps) and LEDs lack the pollution disposal problems.
Press Release Body: Waterloo, On November 5, 2007 - New LED Light Bulbs can now replace virtually all of the existing lighting and LED Bulbs use approximately 10% of the energy of the traditional incandescent bulbs, says Patrick Wey, Marketing Director of LedKooLight. LEDs (light emitting diodes or solid state lighting) use 30% of the controversial CFLs (Compact Florescent Lamps) and LEDs lack the pollution disposal problems.
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are semiconductor chips that emit light when a current is applied to them. They can produce nearly any spectrum of light from infra-red up to ultra-violet. They have been used for many years in applications such as traffic signals and status indicators and the technology now has reached a point in LED development where they can be used for general illumination. White light LEDs contain a phosphor coating which affects the color of blue light LEDs producing brilliant white light. While LED technology has reached a milestone in its development, the field is still progressing at a rapid rate and there is no denying that LEDs will be the light source of the future.
In the last two years, the diodes have doubled in energy efficiency and brightness, according to Greg Merritt, director of marketing for Durham, N.C.-based LED-manufacturer Cree Inc. In particular, LEDs that produce a yellowish or \"warm\" light similar to incandescents have improved immensely.
Most LED products are rated with a 50,000+ hour lifespan, compared to halogen lamps which are only rated at 2,000 hours.
In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, California and Canada have decided to ban the sale of incandescent bulbs by 2012. Australia is banning them in 2010. The European Union is looking at banning production of the bulbs. A U.S. Senate committee is working on a proposal that would phase out the light bulb in 10 years.
LED lighting is stylish, environmentally friendly and saves money. It eliminate hot halogens, mercury bearing fluorescents and fragile incandescents. LEDs beat fluorescents for energy efficiency. For instance, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is putting LED lighting in its in-store refrigerators, where the fluorescents and incandescents produce too much heat.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 22 percent of electricity used in the U.S. powers lighting. In a world with soaring energy prices based on the availability and control of fossil fuels, and with growing concern about sustainability of the environment, a revolution in lighting is here.
For additional information on (LED Lighting: The Solution to Our Lighting Energy Consumption Problems), contact \"Patrick Wey\" or visit www.ledkoolight.com. LedKooLight Bulbs for consumers and industry can be purchased through the LedKooLight.com Dealer and Representative List located on their website.
LedKoolight Canada is a leader in importing, distributing and marketing Led Replacement Bulbs for the home, business, industry, street and parking lots. The company has an ongoing commitment to advancing solid-state lighting technology and enabling lighting solutions that are more environmentally friendly, help reduce CO2 emissions and reduce the need for power plant expansion.
U.S. Department of Energy on LEDs: http://www.netl.doe.gov/ssl http://www.cree.com Lighting Science Group: http://www.lsgc.com
Web Site: http://www.ledkoolight.com
Contact Details: LedKooLight 101 Dunbar Rd. S. Waterloo, On. Canada N2L 2E4 www.ledkoolight.com Phone 519 744 7740 Contact: Patrick Wey Office: 519 744 7740 Cell: 519 897 4749 patrick@ledkoolight.com