LED Lighting Revolution has been called the greatest innovation in electrical illumination since Thomas Edison developed the first incandescent light bulb, more than 130 years ago. In slightly more than fifty years since the first LED bulb to produce visible light was created by a GE engineer, LEDs have expanded into commercial and manufacturing space, […]
Durable LED Fixtures for Oil Field Lighting
Oil Fields are inherently high-risk work environments. Oil field operators have a number of different options for safety improvements. One of the more effective and straightforward options is to improve oil field lighting with LED fixtures. In addition to providing the safest lighting for hazardous oil field environments, durable LED fixtures reduce operating and maintenance […]
Understanding White Color Terminology in Lighting
Understanding the nuances of white light is essential for selecting appropriate lighting solutions that enhance both functionality and ambiance. The terminology associated with white light—such as color temperature, correlated color temperature (CCT), and color rendering index (CRI)—can be complex, but a clear grasp of these concepts enables informed decisions tailored to specific environments and tasks. […]
A Glimpse of Next Generation LEDs
Light emitting diodes, or “LEDs”, are rapidly becoming the standard lighting solution for a multitude of commercial and industrial applications. First-generation LED’s were relegated to use as signal lights in electronic devices because of their high cost of production and limited light emitting intensity. As LED technology developed, costs came down as the color and […]
Tips for Evaluating Your Parking Lot Lighting
Parking lot lighting may be one of the least glamorous applications of commercial artificial illumination, but a well-lit parking lot can set the stage for better customer interactions between those customers and your business. A customer or client who parks in a poorly-lit lot may well be in a less receptive mood to conduct business […]
Energy Efficient LED Lighting for Warehouses
Warehouse illumination falls into the category of high-bay lighting. Modern warehouses comprise tens if not hundreds of thousands of square feet of storage space with operations that can continue around the clock. Lighting a modern warehouse requires operators to maximize the efficiency of their operations while minimizing utility bills and operating costs. Energy efficient LED […]
What to Consider for Safe Street Lighting
Considerations of safe street lighting will beg the question, “safe for whom?” Creating safe street lighting for pedestrians will involve different factors than making streets safe for motorists. Businesses and street residents will have their own ideas of what constitutes safe street lighting, as will city managers who are charged with using taxpayer dollars to […]