Technology is changing lives at a pace never before witnessed in all of human history, and with it, the way we see the world. More than a hundred years ago the incandescent filament brought illumination to the night, multiplying human productivity at an exponential rate. Later, fluorescent light rose up as a power-saving alternative to the incandescent.

And now there is a new source of light, once again on the cusp of transformational change –ANJ Lighting has seen the future, and it will no doubt be lit by Light Emitting Diodes, more commonly known as LED. A low-power, high-efficiency technology created with non-toxic materials, LED lamps are the next generation of lighting, leading the way into the green age of illumination.

There are a number of important reasons why LEDs are better than other lighting technologies:

Basics and Background

A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor chip that emits light when conducting current. They are very versatile due to their ability to emit nearly all spectrums of light. This has led to their nearly universal adoption as a light source for a wide range of applications from: status indicator lights, to traffic signals, to today's advanced direct replacement LED light sources.

The pace of innovation in the field of LED illumination, also referred to as Solid State Lighting (SSL), is currently progressing at an amazing pace.

Longer Life Spans

Most the working hour of LED lamps can last 35,000 hours - 30 times longer than incandescent, 25 times longer than halogen and 10 times longer than compact fluorescent lamps.

Durability

LEDs have no filament or tube to break thus they are very durable. Even if you happen to drop or mishandle one, you will not be left with a mess of broken or shattered glass.

High Efficiency

Saves users up to 70% on energy usage compared to standard dichroic low-wattage halogen and incandescent lamps, lowering electricity bills.

A 5W LED MR16 bulb generates as much light as a 9W CFL, a 35W halogen, and 80% energy saving compared to CFL down light - A 15W LED down light generates as much light as a 2x13W CFL down light and 75W incandescent bulb.

Energy usage translates directly into significant cost savings, especially in commercial applications where large quantities of lamps are used.

Green Lighting Technology

Lower energy usage makes LED lighting better for the environment, but it's a very green technology in other ways as well. Since no heat is produced, it can reduce interior temperatures by 1-2 degrees, lowering air-conditioning costs and CO2 emissions.

Moreover, LED lighting is much safer for the environment because it is mercury-free and doesn't produce IR or UV rays, which can be harmful to humans.

In other words, LED lamps are the greenest and most environmentally-friendly source of light on the market. Replacing all of your lighting with LEDs will suddenly make your home or building an environmentally friendly structure

Pure Light

LEDs are the most environmentally friendly light source other than pure sunlight. They available in white and warm light color temperatures for the utmost in flexibility. No matter which temperature you choose, you will always get pure, clear light that makes reading or viewing objects easier on the eyes. And the high marks on the Color Rendering Index (CRI), which indicates accurate true color reproduction, means LED lights produce light that is more pleasing and relaxing, increasing comfort and mood.

Tired of annoying flickering and headaches caused by compact fluorescent bulbs? Say hello to LED!