5 Advantages of LED Commercial Ceiling Lights
2. Improve Workspace Safety
There are many safety benefits linked to installing LED ceiling lights in the workplace. Their bright illumination reveals hazards that would otherwise be missed in poorly lit areas. A huge advantage for businesses, as records state that slip and trip accidents are the most common cause of lost time in the workplace. In addition, LEDs will reduce eye strain and help employees stay alert, which is particularly effective for facilities with 24-hour operations, as work fatigue leads to a number of safety risks. Studies show that the crisp white light illuminated by LEDs reduces fatigue by up to five times and improves employee alertness and productivity.
3. Environmental Impacts
As the most energy-efficient lighting solution on the market, we must understand why LEDs differ from traditional lighting methods and have a better impact on our planet.
LED lights are charged by electrical currents, meaning they do not suffer from energy expenditure due to heat. The electrical currents make LEDs more energy-efficient than a standard lightbulb, using around 80% less electrical power than traditional lighting forms. An LED lightbulb tends to run on lower wattage than a typical lightbulb, consuming less power yet producing the same amount of light. Low energy consumption reduces the load on electric power plants, in turn reducing the amount of burning fuel used to generate electricity.
Not only will your energy consumption be reduced, but costs will come down as a direct result of switching to LED ceiling lights. As stated, LEDs require much less electricity to power than traditional lightbulbs, but they also have far better longevity. The average lifespan of an LED is up to 100,000 hours, meaning it will take years before replacement lighting is required, saving business money in the long run.
4. Design Flexibility
Due to the engineering of LEDs, the design capabilities are limitless. The small and flexible structure allows LEDs to replicate almost any shape, meaning business owners have the opportunity to get creative! They can be positioned as a bunch to replicate a traditional lightbulb, used in isolation for a small device or strung out to create a linear design. With a range of unique shapes and sizes on the market, transform your commercial space by utilising the flexibility LEDs provide.
5. High-Quality Colour Rendering Index
CRI (colour rendering index) is a measurement used to evaluate the light's ability to reveal 'true' colour of objects compared to natural lighting. While natural light is always preferred, LEDs with high CRI are desirable, especially for commercial use, in spaces such as changing rooms and warehouses where natural light is limited. For example, fitting rooms with poor-quality lighting will make garments look a completely different colour from how they appear once the customer has taken them home. Many retail stores are now installing tunable changing room lighting so that customers can trial their outfits in all lighting situations.
