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Most people think of LED lighting as either a type of lighting used in electronics or as standard light bulb replacements, and that's not without reason. Lighting accounts for about 11% of energy use in residential buildings and 18% in commercial buildings. However, LEDs, especially high power LEDs, are used for more than just conventional lighting. Here are a few surprising daily applications of LEDs that you might overlook.Street lighting Many street lamps and outdoor lights are in hard-t …

There are many options when it comes to lighting your business. Traditional incandescent bulbs were the most common and inexpensive option until a federal law was passed in 2007 imposing strict standards on incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent light (or CFL) bulbs, light emitting diode (or LED) bulbs, and organic light emitting diode (or OLED) bulbs. The efficiency standards imposed on incandescent bulbs were so strict that they were essentially phased out of use. This left CFL, LED, OLED, …

It's no secret that lighting takes up a decent amount of your electric bill, but you might be surprised at just how much energy your lighting uses. Department of Energy statistics reveal that approximately 22% of all electricity generated in the United States is used for lighting. Switching to energy efficient lighting can help you cut down on your electricity bill and save energy. Here are a few options for switching out your lights for better energy-saving alternatives.LED Lighting LED li …

In today's day and age, technology is advancing at an ever-increasing rate. New technology and hardware is being released all the time, with more and more components of daily life receiving an upgrade regularly. One thing that often goes overlooked in your home or office? Your lights. If it's been a while since you've swapped out your lights, here are just a few reasons to switch from traditional incandescent lighting to LED lights. Energy efficiency: Compared to incandescent bulbs or halog …

Recent developments in technology have resulted in many changes for industries everywhere, and the farming and agriculture industries are no exception. Recent years have made indoor agriculture even more feasible; technological advancements have given indoor growers more to work with than ever before. However, one simple way to improve an indoor agriculture facility is often overlooked: swapping to induction grow lighting. Could induction grow lighting be the key to improving your indoor farm …