LED lights have always been known for their energy efficiency and cost-saving attributes. Since they became popular for the outdoors in the 1980s, they have replaced much of the world’s neon and fluorescent traffic street and traffic lights. Today, LED lights have grown to be the most in-demand source of light not only for ourdoors, but also for residential, commercial, industrial establishments, and also public places like parks and streets.
The state is responsible for putting street lights along roads and other public places like parks, but private establishments and residential homes can add street lights on their frontage. This is to enhance the security of their property and ensure their safety. While there are other lighting options, LED street lights are the best for the following reasons.
Brighter
We all want that our frontage has bright lights for us to see clearly at night. Bright lights can sure discourage any crime from being perpetrated. It is, therefore, a wise move to replace incandescent bulbs on our street lights because they produce more light. This is because 90% of energy is converted into light with LED lights while for fluorescent lights only 20 – 50% of energy is converted to light while the remainder is transformed to heat. And do you know that the brightness of 1W LED light is equivalent to 15W fluorescent light?
Last Longer
LED lights are more lasting than fluorescent lights. It can withstand the elements better, and it is also resistant to shock and vibrations. The lifespan of LED lights is 50 times longer than that of an incandescent light. LED lights also do not shut off at once when it reached its useful life. It only dims a bit, so it gives you a warning sign to change it.
With the durability and longevity of LED lights, they only need little maintenance which can be more convenient when using fluorescent or halogen because it means that you will be changing the bulbs every now and then.
Illuminate Faster
Once LED lights are turned on, they are already in their brightest state. There is no time consumed before it can reach its peak. They can also focus light to the direction you want without the need for a reflector.
Require Lower Voltage
LED Lights do not have to be connected to high voltage electric sources. They can be connected through solar panels because they do not need high voltage to function. This is crucial in areas where power outages are frequent.
Environment-Friendlier
While LED lights last longer so you don’t have to change it more often, it ensures that you don’t contribute to the production of industrial wastes. They are also made from safe and recyclable materials that do not emit UV rays. All these decrease your carbon footprint.
Just imagine if all the street lights in the whole world are all LED lights.