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What Can We Expect From LED Light In Future

Light Emitting Diode or LED light has been in the market for several years, mainly in niche applications such as small trinkets and indicator lighting. However, owing to LED light being highly energy efficient, not to mention technologically advanced than other light sources like incandescent and fluorescent lighting, it is expected to reach beyond electronic uses into commercial and home lighting as well. In a recent report by Global Industry Analysts it is predicted that the market for fluorescent and LED light could go up to $97 billion by 2010. The rise in growth would be mainly from construction and industrial development industries.

As more people become aware of the energy efficiency of LEDs, the cost of such items as LED bulbs will decline in price. Presently, the price of one LED bulb is considerably higher than the price of incandescent or fluorescent lighting. However, the initial price for the lights would more than pay for itself over time. 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 need to purchase 60 incandescent bulbs for every one LED light bulb.

Home LED light is a cut above the rest when you consider energy efficiency. In comparison to incandescent lighting, LEDs wins hands down where energy consumption is involved. For every 60,000 hours of service, incandescent lighting uses around 3,600 kWh of electricity where LED lights need 120 kWh. Bottom line: energy efficiency equals a valuable cost savings. LEDs gives off directional light. Therefore, it is useful as a source of light for reading or spotlighting in the room. Its powerful light productivity also makes it awesome for outdoor floodlighting and road illumination. These bulbs are now available 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 energy used.

LEDs are already used 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 crucial when people are watching a sign or video from a long distance. Added benefits of these video displays are their ability to incorporate curves and 3-D design. This makes LED displays technologically superior to currently available large screen shows. Research and developers in the consumer electronics field are ready to take advantage of this overwhelmingly useful technology in future items.

Other uses for LED light incorporate flashlights and key chains, vehicle taillights and interior lights, and LED-based projection televisions. LED light is also being used in the military 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 saving and technologically superior to other light sources, numerous applications are sure to evolve. Future generations can expect to consider LED light as the basic light source for most lighting applications.