When talking about efficient energy consumption, LED lighting is the most efficient; Today many homes and businesses have migrated to this type of lighting due to its benefits and technology.
Before discussing its advantages, let's explain what LED lighting is all about. A LED (Lighting Emitting Diode) is a semiconductor diode capable of emitting light; in its process, an electron passes through a conduction band and loses energy that manifests itself as a photon or light energy particle.
The first LED was developed in 1927 by Russian scientist and inventor Oleg Vladimirovich Lósev, but it was only in the 1960s that it began to be used in various devices, the best known being the on (green) and off (red) buttons, and the white lights or bulbs for spaces.
This variety of colors is due to the fact that although LED light is monochromatic, it relies on the material used for the semiconductor and so, for example, to obtain white light it is necessary to mix 3 LEDs (red, green and blue, RGB).
Advantages of LED lighting in the city and at home
The most important benefit is that by using this type of lighting, greater energy efficiency is achieved because:
- These bulbs consume 85% less than traditional ones, so energy consumption in your home or office will be less if in addition you implement these tips.
- They reach a longer useful life with approximately 45,000 hours of use versus 2,000 hours of traditional ones; In practical terms, one LED lamp offers 5 years of light while the other type offers only 83 days.
- They are more ecological since toxic products such as mercury or tungsten are not used for their manufacture, and they are also recyclable.
- They have low heat emissions and require minimal maintenance due to their long life.
- They are versatile since we can use them in 90% of the devices in the home or office as they offer a variety of colors and a reduced size.
- Although the initial investment is higher, the advantages mentioned above make them cheaper in the long term.
At Enel we are aware of these advantages and that is why we employ LED lighting in different projects, such as the modernization of the electric lighting system in Lenguazaque, Cundinamarca and Bogotá; as well as our already recognized Christmas lighting in the city.
Also, should you require our efficient lighting service, at Enel X we offer plans according to your company size.
