LED Lights vs. Other Lighting: Durability and Environmental Friendliness


Articles by sini.jurva@finlight.fi, 4.6.2025

LED lights have gained significant popularity over the past decade due to their durability and environmental friendliness. They offer significant advantages compared to traditional lighting solutions such as incandescent bulbs, gas discharge lamps, and fluorescent tubes. In this article, we will examine how LED lights differ from traditional lighting in terms of durability and environmental friendliness.

Durability is one of the key advantages of high-quality LED lights. LED lights are made of robust materials, such as semiconductors, which can withstand shocks and vibrations. Unlike incandescent bulbs, which are prone to breakage, LED lights are highly durable and long-lasting. LED lights can last up to 150,000 hours, significantly longer than traditional light sources. This translates to lower maintenance costs for businesses.

In terms of environmental friendliness, LED lights offer several benefits

Firstly, they consume significantly less energy than traditional lights. LED lights are highly energy-efficient and produce more light with lower power consumption. This results in significant energy savings and lower energy costs. For example, switching from incandescent bulbs or fluorescent tubes to LED lights can achieve energy savings of up to 70-90%.

Secondly, LED lights do not contain harmful substances such as mercury, which is common in fluorescent tubes. Mercury is toxic, and its proper disposal can be challenging and environmentally hazardous. LED lights are a more environmentally friendly alternative as their use does not pose the risk of harmful substances leaking into the environment. Because fluorescent lamps contain mercury, an EU directive banned their sale starting in autumn 2023.

Thirdly, LED lights produce less radiated heat as a byproduct compared to traditional lights. This means they reduce the need for air conditioning and thereby save energy on cooling.

By choosing LED lights, we promote sustainable development and create more environmentally friendly lighting solutions for businesses. Our team of experts is well-versed in the world of LED lighting and can provide tailored solutions for different industries and applications. We can assist you in selecting the right LED lights, designing energy-efficient lighting systems, and professionally implementing their installation.

  



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