LED street lights are being increasingly used all over the world as its benefits become widely known. They are no longer limited to just commercial establishments and residential buildings.
Usually, incandescent light bulbs are used for street lights, which have their pros and cons.They may have a lower initial cost but are high on energy consumption. They use much higher wattage to produce the same light output that LED lights do at much lower wattages. In incandescent bulbs, the energy is primarily used to heat up the filament which then produces light. This leads to at least 90% generation of heat and just 10% generation of light. The lifespan of incandescent bulbs is also much lower than LED lights, so they have to be replaced more often. Since street lights have to be functional for more than eight hours nightly, on a daily basis, this leads to frequent replacement of the bulbs, which leads to higher costs in the long run. Also, they are easily breakable, which makes them prone to vandalism, which again results in higher costs to the government.
The technology used in LED lights have seen rapid advances in recent years, leading to LED street lights which have a lot of benefits, such as those by Pharox Global. Here are five such benefits that make LED street lights by Pharox Global the right choice anywhere in the world.
- Longer Life Spans: LED street lights have a life span up to even 100,000 hours, which is almost five to eight times longer than other forms of lighting. This results in far fewer replacements over a long period of time, which results in dramatic cost savings for street lighting, which in turn leads to greater tax savings. Since they last longer, and require very little maintenance, they are perfect for remotely accessible areas. The cost of maintenance is also reduced.
- More Light Output: LED lights produce more light and less heat, which means that they are brighter than other lighting solutions, leading to a safer environment at night for vehicles as well as pedestrians. They not only have higher light output, but more even light output .It gives high coverage for more area. This makes it perfect for places that have a high rate of crimes as statistics show that criminal elements generally avoid places that are brightly lit.
- More Energy Efficient: LED lights consume 50% to 80% less electricity than other lighting solutions. This brings down energy consumption, resulting also in greater savings on energy bills.
- Healthy for People and the Environment: LED lights are not manufactured using any toxic chemicals or gases. They do not contain mercury or lead. This makes them easy to recycle. The waste management procedures are also quicker and more economical with no health hazards for people involved.
- Reduced Accidents: There is improved visibility on the roads as well as reduced glare with LED street lights which helps drivers to see more clearly and pedestrians to be safe on the roads at night.
