4 Reasons LEDs Make it Easy to be Green

What is an LED? An LED is a Light Emitting Diode, a solid-state semiconductor that converts electrical energy directly into light. LEDs have been used for years on many types of equipment, typically to indicate activity or that something is switched on.

But LEDs have much broader application and are increasing being used for more mainstream lighting applications. LEDs are extremely energy efficient producing more light per watt than incandescent bulbs. NSTAR reports that LEDs use 90% less electricity than incandescent lighting. LEDs produce very little heat using a higher percentage of their energy consumption to produce light. This makes them ideal for battery powered, low voltage applications or energy-saving devices. They are also extremely durable and resistant to shock, unlike fluorescent and incandescent bulbs which are fragile. LEDs contain no mercury like florescent lamps or CFLs which reduces pollution and eliminates the disposal problems associated with CFLs. They have a long life, up to 50,000 hours and they fade rather than fail, which makes them ideal for hard to access lighting applications, helping to reduce maintenance budgets.

LEDs make it easy to be Green because they:

Contain no Mercury and eliminate the disposal issues associated with CFLs

Are energy efficient, using 90% less electricity than incandescent lighting

Have an extremely long useful life which reduces waste

Are suitable for battery powered devices recharged by solar panels

LEDs are widely use in solar lighting because of their low energy consumption. Solar lights have improved greatly as manufacturers have been able to incorporate multiple LEDs, improved batteries and superior reflector technology in their designs.

Solar lighting comes in a wide variety of price points and styles. Find one that suits your budget and decor, save energy and see how easy it can be to be green.