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Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Sarah Gingichashvili
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The U.S. based “Lighting Science Group (LSG)” has announced the launch of its new line of LED light bulbs. The new product series, which include the industry’s widest line of LED lamps, were specially designed for both commercial and residential lighting applications. Offering what is claimed to be unparalleled light output and requiring no special installation, they match any standard Edison-based socket.

Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, are widely used today in a variety of devices – they are often integrated in remote controls and toys, and are commonly used for street and traffic lighting. However, so far, LEDs have not become popular in the mainstream consumer market, probably because LED light sources emit strange ‘disturbing’ colors, and because they are significantly more expensive than traditional incandescent light bulbs. LSG says its new LED product line solves both of these issues, delivering a combination of high energy efficiency and light quality in a "cost effective" way.

 MR16 - energy-efficient LED lamp by Lighting Science
MR16 - energy-efficient LED
lamp by Lighting Science
According to the company, the unique design of their products optimizes the lamps’ thermal management, guaranteeing a life cycle of up to 50,000 hours. These lamps are also said to consume 80 percent less energy than common light sources, whilst keeping up the equivalent light output. LSG’s current portfolio consists of six different styles of light bulbs, which come in both cool and warm white, and in narrow and wide beam distributions. “The unrivaled performance of our new LED lamps will significantly reduce lifetime operating costs for customers,” said Govi Rao, Chief Executive Officer of Lighting Science Group. “Our technological leadership allows us to offer the most environmentally friendly solutions without compromising performance.”

The company hopes LED lamps’ reduced energy consumption rates will be the key to their future success. According to a recent research, conducted by “productdose.com”, consumers will be looking at $738.40 less in total spending when converting from standard incandescent lamps to LED-based light bulbs. Another research, reported by the Optoelectronics Industry Development Association, concluded that by the year 2025, “rapid adoption of LEDs in the United States alone can eliminate a cumulative 258 million metric tons of carbon emissions, save $115 billion in total electricity costs, and avoid the construction of 133 new power plants.” Such a scenario is not unlikely, especially since there is increasing pressure to establish legislation that would completely outlaw the use of incandescent bulbs.

R16 - LED light Replaces 40-45 watt  standard incandescent and halogen  lamps (Credit: Lighting Science) 
R16 - LED light Replaces 40-45 watt
standard incandescent and halogen
lamps (Credit: Lighting Science)
LSG’s new line is 100 percent recyclable and unlike compact fluorescent bulbs, contains no hazardous materials, such as mercury and lead. The new products, which are offered at prices ranging from $40 to $110, are at the heart of the company’s “EcoAdvantage” Initiative, which encourages customers to “go green all the way” using LED lighting solutions.

Some have criticized LSG, saying the current cost of LED bulbs is still too high to attract the majority of the consumer market, since it is necessary to use more than one LED light source to produce enough light for a single room at home or for an office. However, LSG expects that the prices will drop significantly in the upcoming years, and says it is not worried about the starting costs. The announced range of LSG’s LED light sources is currently showcased at the “Light and Building” Exhibition, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany. 

Be sure to check out our coverage of Sony’s “XEL-1” – the first commercial Organic LED TV to go on sale. For more information on LSG’s products, you can go to the company’s official website.  

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Comments & Replies (18)
LEDs Versus Compact Fluoro's?   (05/07/08 - 1:51 - by SimonTeW)
The article states that LED lights consume 80% less eneery that
incandescents. That's about the same as compact fluorescent lights.
However, compact fluro's only cost about $1 - $2 each. While LEDs may
be better for the environment, in these difficult times $1 - $2 versus
$40 - $110 for a light bulb is a no-brainer.
LED bulbs   (05/07/08 - 3:28 - by Alex)
Only stupid folks would pay $ 50 for a $ 2 product. The market thinks
they can overcharge for this technology and not limit acceptance. If
they did the opposite they would crush incandescent and fluorescents
in an led flash.
Very nice article   (05/07/08 - 3:56 - by baba)
Very nice article
I need it
LED future   (05/07/08 - 7:29 - by green tree)
If you need 40 '$2' products to last as long as 1 '$50' product not to
mention the reduction in electricy used... hmmmm. I think that is
still a good deal, even if they are currently 'overpriced'
Prices   (05/07/08 - 9:51 - by gatzke)
Organic fruit, hemp clothing and LED light bulbs are great.. But I
will not pay ridiculous amounts of money for any of them..
LEDs   (05/15/08 - 17:47 - by Bruno)
As someone who sells light bulbs for a living, I am really excited
about LEDs because of my concerns about the mercury content in compact
fluorescent lightbulbs. The development of LED technology presents a
viable alternative to compact fluorescents: longer-lasting lightbulbs
without dangerous chemical content.
Lights   (11/30/08 - 18:01 - by Pat)
This is a very interesting article... the LED bulbs do cost a lot, but
they save more with their lifespan and efficency. They also produce
brighter and less light, to keep the costs down
Price   (02/24/09 - 16:44 - by Dan)
When, what year in specific, does LSG think that the LED price comes
down to the equivalent compact fluro bulb?
LED   (03/30/09 - 19:50 - by Jeff H)
AS a videographer I need a reliable LED unit atop my camera that will
consume as little energy as possible, thus the MR16 is ideal.
The Price   (07/02/09 - 14:52 - by Ron)
The price is the price guys. If everyone bought on price, the YUGO
would be the best selling car in the world. The Iphone 3g is way
over-priced, but people buy it because of what it can do for them.
Some people actually want to reduce our dependence on foreign sources
of energy.
Led lights experience   (08/09/09 - 5:49 - by Wim)
Dear all,

Since a month I use 4 ledlights of 2 models in my livingroom and hall,
every day.
Since it is summer, the spotlight is on about half an hour a day, the
replacement ball about 1.5 hour a day.
These are the 2 models i daily use:

PAR20, E27, 60 LEDs warm white LED light bulb 230VAC
color of light: Warm white 2700k~3500k. 3.6 Watts. A bit yellow in
practice.
Don't buy only this color; here and there some is nice.
Two of them replaced 2 pieces of 25 Watts "ordinary spotlights".
They produce no less light, probably a bit more.

model replacement ball:
E27, 4W, 80 LEDs warm white floodlight bulbs, 230VAC
color of light: 2700 and 4300k. 4 Watts. 4300 is about TL white. My
favourite color.
This one, a ball replacement, produces no more than 25 Watts ordinary
bulb.

All bought at; ledlightbulb.net One copy did not work. I sent it back
and got a good replacement.

I would buy at the ledlightbulb.net store again, no doubt.
No I just have to wait if they all make it to 30.000 hours ..
LED Tube bulbs Are Best For Commercial    (12/02/09 - 13:32 - by Red Lofton)
In Commercial application I have found that LED tube bulbs work great
in all types of commercial buildings. I have been a maintenance
director for a fortune 500 company for over 9 years and this is the
best thing I have seen. It is nice to walk into a budgeting meeting
and tell the "powers that be" that I am cutting the lighting electric
bill in half for them in one whole building.

We changed over all of our fluorescent U-Bend shape lights to new LED
U-Tube models and it is just amazing. People tend to notice the
quality light as soon as they enter the lobby of the building. I was
a bit skeptical at first but I am an LED guy all the way now. Here is
the info that I used to research them: www.LEDuBulbs.com
LED lights manufacturer in China   (12/25/09 - 0:40 - by Robin )
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light,spotlight,tube light etc.
Since we are manufacture, we control the quality high and can always
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us.
BR,
MR.Robin
Sales manager
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Fax:+86 755 33206677
MSN: lightingrgb7@hotmail.com
Skype: lightingrgb7
Web: www.lightingRGB.com
www.made-in-china.com/showroom/lightingrgb
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LED lights manufacturer   (01/24/11 - 3:25 - by kingsun)
Kingsun Optoelectronic Co., Ltd is a leading company in Manufacturing
the LED Lights
and LED street lights products for more than 16 years.
All the products are with good quality for sure.Kingsun LED Light
products
include: solar LED lights,the LED light ,
LED Street Light, LED Tunnel Light, LED Flood Light,
LED tube light and LED High Bay Light.

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skype:Kingsunled
MSN:Kingsunchina@live.cn
CE?ROHS/C-tick/PSE approved LED light   (02/28/11 - 3:55 - by Jakie)


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LED lights supplier,manufacturer    (09/23/11 - 0:35 - by davis)
Ningbo Leader Optoelectronic Co.,ltd is investing over 120 millions
in building our new factory and equipment invest.which is dedicated to
research and manufacture LED lighting products. At present, we have
high-power LED Street Lights series, LED Wall Washer series, LED Flood
Lights series, LED Lamp series, LED Spot Lights series, LED Downlights
series, LED Fluorescent Tube, LED Tube and LED Strip Lights
LED lights supplier,manufacturer    (09/23/11 - 0:36 - by Davis)
Ningbo Leader Optoelectronic Co.,ltd is investing over 120 millions
in building our new factory and equipment invest.which is dedicated to
research and manufacture LED lighting products. At present, we have
high-power LED Street Lights series, LED Wall Washer series, LED Flood
Lights series, LED Lamp series, LED Spot Lights series, LED Downlights
series, LED Fluorescent Tube, LED Tube and LED Strip Lights
Ningbo Leader Optoelectronics Co.,ltd
E-mail:davis@gl-leader.com
www.ledtubechina.com
TEL: 86-574-63637615
FAX:86-574-63637399
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