LED Technology Expands Outdoor Lighting Options
The advancement of LED technology is being seen everywhere like in TV screens and computer monitors. But no place has seen the explosion in LED products like the outdoor and handheld lighting markets. The use of LED bulbs is almost common place in flashlights now due to the long battery life achieved with these low energy consumption bulbs as well as the bright soft beam they produce. Now with the innovation of brighter, more powerful led bulbs, led technology is showing up in spotlights frequently too. Again, due to low energy consumption, rechargeable spotlights can run longer on a single charge than their halogen counterparts making them great for fishing and hunting trips where cigarette adapters may not be found.
Led bulb technology is also showing up in landscape lighting as well. Typically dominated by halogen and incandescent bulbs, more and more manufacturers are incorporating led bulbs into their outdoor lights in order to capitalize on the "green" movement. LED bulbs in landscape lights use less energy than standard low voltage systems creating smaller energy bills. LED bulbs virtually never burn out, so a customer is not having to replace bulbs every couple of years, so maintenance is also reduced.
Looking forward it doesnt appear that LED technology has plateaued, so be on the look out for more widespread use and innovations.