NAIROBI: The adoption of Light Emitting Diodes (LED) would significantly lower energy usage by almost 90 per cent, besides reducing maintenance costs and enhancing safety in the country, an energy expert has said. “LEDs operate differently than traditional light bulbs,” said Tony Njoroge, a lighting solutions expert.
“LED technology also offers additional advantages over incandescent, neon and compact fluorescent lighting devices, such as exceptionally longer life span (60,000 hours).” He explained that LEDs use only a fraction of the energy of an incandescent light bulb, which decreases power costs.
“They are becoming extremely popular for light sources in remote areas that use solar panels,” he added. Experts opine that on average, LED bulbs last 10 times as long as compact fluorescent bulbs, and 133 times longer than typical incandescent bulbs.
The LED lighting are also eco-friendly as they are mercury free and generate virtually no heat therefore cool to the touch and can be left on for hours without incident or consequence if touched.
“LEDs reduce the potential for safety risks such as burns and fires,” explained Tony who works with Diamond Lighting, a Nairobi based lighting solutions provider.
