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Why LED lighting?
As much as one-fifth to one-quarter of general electricity use is for lighting. The rapid development of LED technology for general lighting is an alternative solution to meet the demands of lighting. It benefits the consumer by reducing power useage and providing cost savings. See below for LED energy use comparison against standard lighting.

Features of Onstate LED lighting:  
- Advanced, high brightness LED technology - No harmful rays to affect animals and objects
- Environmentally friendly and safe operation - All-weather enclosure
- Even light distribution - Long life, low degradation
- Low operating voltage - Rugged design and construction
- Low power consumption - Low cost of ownership
- Runs cool, safe to touch - All-weather outdoor use
- Consistent light beam pattern - Integrated lighting solution
- Consistent light quality - Industry standard electrical fixtures

150W outdoor flood security light and Onstate 9W white LED light cost of ownership comparison. Based on similar effective lumens and general use (8hr/day) . Electricity cost is $0.1/kWh rate.

Light source type

Bulb life (hrs)

Power (W)

Bulb life(yrs)

total electricity cost

total operating  cost (installation+bulbs
electricity)

total life time (including service time

 

 

>80% savings per unit

Halogen bulb

1500

150

0.5

750

983

1478

White LED

50000

9

17.1

45

218

218

 Links for more information on LED lighting.

The U.S. Department of Energy http://www.netl.doe.gov/ssl/index.html
SolidState Lighting Net http://www.solidstatelighting.net
Solid State Lighting Design http://www.solidstatelightingdesign.com
LEDs Magazine http://www.ledsmagazine.com

 

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Last update:July/08