Energy Efficient Lighting

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May/14

7

Philips LED MR16 Lamps – High Power Lighting

Philips LED MR16 lamps integrate high power LED chips into a compact high efficiency form factor to replace traditional halogen lamps. Most of the lamps in this range include high-tech drivers for dimming control. These MR16 lamps deliver light intensity and quality which lead the field and meet high standards. Such lighting can be used for myriad applications such as general architectural, landscape, industrial, and track lighting. In comparison to halogen and incandescent lamps, these LEDs save up to 80% on energy. Moreover, these lights have a long lifespan of up to 40,000 hours or more. These retrofits are compatible with almost all MR16 fixtures. So, replacing halogen MR16 lamps with these efficient LEDs is an easy task.

Philips LED MR16 Lamps

Philips LED MR16 Lamps

These efficient lights provide direct and clearly defined angled beams that do not waste light distribution where it not required. These lamps are mostly available for spots and downlights, and barely emit any heat. Available in multiple colour temperaturesincluding 2700K, 3000K, or 4000K. LED MR16 lamps do not produce UV light and do not contain  mercury or any other harmful chemicals. Thus, they are an environmentally friendly and cost-efficient solution. These lamps are long lasting and their energy saving capabilities mean that initial investment can be paid back in less than 6 months. Novel Energy Lighting sells a range of high power Philips LED MR16 lamps including the 10W dimmable Master LED MR16 Spot, Corepro 6.5W LED MR16. They can be used in conjunction with the Ansell iCage Fire Rated Downlight fitting range

 

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May/14

5

LED GLS – A Revolutionary Lighting Solution

LED GLS bulbs are the latest revolution in the lighting industry. Lighting designers such as Philips have come up with GLS bulbs that look the same as their traditional counterparts in clear or opal, and some with novel unconventional designs such as the latest MasterLED 7W and 12W GLS or crazy flattened shapes . These bulbs have low power consumption, longer life, and deliver energy savings of up to 80%. They are a perfect replacement for incandescent bulbs and come in various outputs up to 100W equivalence. LED GLS bulbs have made a change to the existing appearance of bulbs that have bayonet or screw bases. With the world striving to save energy, the lighting industry has also become a contributor with the availability of power-saving LEDs. These GLS bulbs are not only good for the environment and the buyer, but also for room ambience, as these bulbs are designed with a unique and attractive look, and deliver warm radiating light.

LED GLS bulbs

LED GLS bulbs

LED GLS bulbs perform excellently and can last for over 25,000 hours, unlike incandescent bulbs that last for barely 1,000 hours. LEDs are known to last for years because they have no filament to burn-out (a problem with traditional lighting). LEDs have over twice the lifespan of CFL bulbs, and are more eco-friendly, as well because they don’t contain mercury or phosphors, and produce much less carbon emissions. Furthermore, LED GLS bulbs are instant starters that reach full luminance as soon as they are switched on. Novel Energy Lighting has a wide range LED lighting that includes GLS bulbs. Some of the GLS bulbs sold here include Philips Master LED Dimmable, Megaman LED Crown Silver Classic, Osram LED Superstar Dimmable, and also GLS bulbs that include Microwave & Daylight Sensors.

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May/14

1

Philips LED GU10s – Perfect, Controllable Light

Philips Master LED GU10s can be used as a spotlight for general lighting or for accent lighting. They are ideal for applications where dimming is required, offering tremendously responsive dimming through high quality electronics design, ensuring maximum dimmer compatibility. These lamps provide a focused bright beam and have a much longer life than halogen bulbs (up to 20 times a long). These LED lamps are also excellent energy savers, and consume up to 90% less electricity than an equivalent halogen lamp.  Therefore, these fittings can be a perfect replacement for traditional lighting. Any GU10 fitting can be retrofitting with these spots to give long-lasting light.

Philips LED GU10

Philips LED GU10

As Philips is a top brand, they offer wide range of LED products, all of which are durable, and deliver market leading light output quality. The GU10 range is split into two groups: MasterLED lamps which are dimmable and come with a 5 year warranty, producing a pleasant and uniform beam with consistency in colour temperature; CorePro LED lamps are the value range which are non-dimmable and come with a 2 year warranty, yet also deliver high quality light output. All of these LED GU10 lamps are a perfect alternative for standard halogen or fluorescent lamps. They produce less heat, which makes them suitable for heat sensitive environments, and ensures that fittings last longer. The long-lasting controllable light is perfect for creates an elegant ambience.

Novel Energy Lighting sells the complete range of Philips lamps, which are the most popular LED lighting products in the lighting industry. We also sell other GU10 brands which compete on price and performance to deliver large cost of ownership savings.

 

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Apr/14

30

Assessing the Quality of a LED Panel Light

LED panels are a key element of office lighting; they are also responsible for a good proportion of the office electricity bill. It is important to select a panel that delivers a good lumens output per watt. Anything over 85lm/W is excellent, and such a panel light would be a good choice for the open spaces in the office. Quality LED panels offer natural energy conservation, and don’t require much of a consideration. They also allow offices to significantly reduce carbon emissions through reduction in electricity consumption. Facilities management divisions therefore tend to buy these lights to contribute in saving the environment. LED Panels offer efficient, quality, and a balanced even light output.

LED Ceiling panels

LED Ceiling panels

While checking the quality and lumens/watt of LED panels is important, it is also good to consider other parameters in the office, such as glare, brightness, average luminance, luminance uniformity, vertical uniformity, power density and other indicators throughout the office premises. LED panels have attributes such as colour temperature, colour rendering index, brightness, rated life, voltage, beam angle, and input power. According to a comprehensive analysis or lumens per watt, about 50 – 80lm/W light efficiency is displayed by all optical LEDs. However, mainstream levels of 70 – 90lm / W have been able to meet the requirement of every level of luminance.

The design standards, lighting, maintenance factors, power density and other indicators show the value of mainstream panels of LED lighting in comparison to fluorescent lamps and tubes which they replace. These panels have an output equivalence of more than 100-watts of fluorescent tubes, thus, saving over 50% energy.

While testing light emitting efficiency of these LEDs, light failurex may be due to poor quality brightness index, colour temperature, and other lighting barriers. However, as technology matures and panels are more widely used, these problems gradually reduce. LED panels are the perfect solution for energy efficiency.. Focus on energy-saving lighting should be on a high priority while considering current projects.

 

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Apr/14

28

LED Lights in Home Décor

Having beautiful home décor but poor lighting does not make for a pleasant ambience. Well selected lighting complements décor in every room in the home. Work with quality light sources to make your home look appealing. LED lights are the perfect solution. These lights come in various forms such as candles, golfs, coving, downlights, and panels for indoors, spotlights or floodlights for gardens or backyards, or bulkheads for garages or above the main door and backdoor outside. Your mood can also be uplifted with the right lighting. Novel Energy Lighting offers mood lighting for such purposes. Controllability is provided through the use of dimmable lights, or sensors to switch lighting on with movement or off with sunshine . Mood can be set with colour changing LED lighting, which can be programmed to slowly cycle through pre-set scenes. Philips offers coving with adjustable colour temperature, to go from warm whites to cool whites depending on mood. Explore our Philips eW Coving range, and TobeTouched controllers.

LED-lighting-decor

LED Lighting Decor

When light is used in the home, most of the time, it is used for constant illumination. This means energy consumption throughout the entire day. Electricity bills can become a concern. However, with the use of LED lightings in home décor, huge reductions in electricity bills are possible because they consume up to 90% less electricity than traditional lighting. LED lights also produce less heat than traditional lighting, and last much longer in comparison. Moreover, the light from  LED lamps is clear and sharp, whereas traditional decorative lights may not produce enough light and may need frequent replacement. LED lights can produce light for up to 50,000 hours (L70), and therefore do not require replacement for many years.

So, light up your home with LED lighting from Novel Energy Lighting, and save energy and money.

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Apr/14

25

LED Candles – Accentuate the Ambience

Many people avoid the use of accent lighting because they fear that it will burn a hole in their pockets. Even if they do buy these lights, they are barely used as they are considered an unwanted addition to already expensive energy bills. However, with the right accent light, such fears can be allayed. LED lighting is the perfect solution. Aside from innovation and energy benefits, LED lighting can provide sleek and attractive accent lighting. Take, for instance, LED Candles. These small but beautiful candles deliver warm sparkling light effects, ideal for general and decorative lighting in the hospitality industry, as well as in home environments. They last much longer than incandescent accent lighting (up to 40x). These candles can be placed anywhere and can be moved to another area whenever required due to it being portable. Mounted in full view in chandeliers, wall sconces or modern luminaires, the glass bulbs fit all existing fixtures.

led-candles

LED Candles

Novel Energy Lighting sells these accent lights from reputable manufacturers such as Megaman and Philips. There are dimmable candle lamps and non-dimmable ones, as well. Some also have classic flame-Tip designs to give a candle effect to the fixture. These LEDs can used for general or decorative lighting. These retrofits produce sparking light with low energy consumption, delivering savings up to 80%. Moreover, as these candles are LEDs, minimal heat is produced. The average lifespan of these accent lights is up to 50000 hours. LED candle bulbs are available with frosted or clear covers with bayonet or screw bases. There are also twisted gold bulbs that offer uniqueness and elegance.

LED Candles can accentuate the ambience, while saving energy. Novel Energy Lighting sells these efficient candle bulbs widely to create a warm and elegant ambience.

 

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Apr/14

24

Go Green and Light Up Sales

LUX Magazine reported five ways LED technology can attract customers into stores and boost sales.

Effective lighting has always been a key component of store design. Abercrombie & Fitch might have made its stores stand out by turning down the lights to create a nightclub vibe, but LED technology now gives retailers a wealth of opportunities to both boost sales and cut electricity bills.

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Thanks to the unprecedented level of flexibility and control offered by LED lighting, retailers can use it to show off their products more attractively, tailor store ambience to the season and ensure customers look their best.

When planning a lighting scheme for a retail store, designers will be looking to strike a balance between creating depth and drama while ensuring lighting is still practical.

While it is true that LED lighting requires more upfront investment than older technologies, the hefty savings on energy consumption mean that this cost is soon recouped – even before factoring in any extra sales. LED lighting cuts down the electricity devoured by halogen lamps by at least a factor of five and because it needs far less frequent replacement will also save on future maintenance costs. Add what will become a far more pleasant working environment for retail staff to those green credentials, plus the potential for boosting sales, and the case for LED lighting is crystal clear. Here are five tips for lighting up retail sales while boosting those green credentials:

  • Harness the directionality of LED lamps – LED chips are, by their nature, directional, and this can add stopping power to window displays. LED-based accent lighting brings out rich textures and adds depth to high-quality materials and surfaces.The flexibility of the technology means that colours and hues can be tailored to fashions or seasons. To avoid turning your all-important shop window into an expensive mirror, make sure to apply higher lighting levels to the display and to minimise the use of dark rear walls.
  • Make customers look their best – The fitting room experience is absolutely critical to customers. Making the customer look their best is going to enhance the likelihood of a sale – so it’s out with harsh, blue-tinged fluorescent lamps and hot traditional spotlights, and in with adaptable LED lighting.Tailor that light for the potential purchase: use soft, warm, even red tones in the lingerie department but imitate bright daylight for shoppers looking to buy outdoor clothes or sportswear. Efficiency is another obvious advantage. Less heat from spotlights makes customers more comfortable in the store.
  • Add sparkle to displays – You want to direct shoppers’ attention to high-quality products inside glass cabinets, or on racks and shelves. Exploit the flexibility offered by LED lighting to illuminate leather goods with warm white tones, but switch to a cooler white for suits or jeans. For cabinets containing jewellery, add sparkle by using multiple point sources of light from directional LED lamps.

 

  • Bring out true colours – Some of the most vibrant colours in nature are to be found in fresh food. Bring out the true colours of natural produce with illumination provided by a lighting system with a high colour rendering index (CRI), particularly using lamps that deliver excellent R9 values for red.Verbatim’s VxRGB phosphor technology, which has been designed with retail applications in mind, uses a unique combination of red, green and blue phosphors to a violet, rather than a blue, LED chip, the colour perception of objects under VxRGB illumination appear more vibrant compared to conventional LED or halogen lamps which may have a higher CRI value. It makes whites whiter; it brings out natural skin tones and improves contrast. In particular, reds, pinks and violets appear more vivid and navy blues are especially vibrant and easy to discern from black.
  •  Refrigerator lighting – The chilled and frozen foods aisle of the supermarket is where LED lighting can really come into its own. Not only does the lack of waste heat produced by the LED chips mean that less chilling is required compared to fluorescent lamps, but the physics behind LED chips means that they actually work more effectively – and last longer – in a cooler environment. LED lighting also produces no ultraviolet light and this fact means there is considerably less spoilage of fresh foods in comparison to fluorescent lighting.

Novel Energy Lighting sells LED lighting to retail outlets, hotels and other large clients. Products are carefully selected for their quality and durability, so we focus on delivering trusted LED brands such as Philips, Megaman, Osram, and Heathfield A variety of lamps and fittings is on offer for fitting out new stores, or retrofitting existing ones. Popular products include LED AR111 lamps, GX53 lamps, tracking lighting, and LED ceiling panels. Most are dimmable, and can be controlled via DALI, DMX, or standard dimmers. We are happy to work with customer on lighting plans, and provide energy efficient finance to cover the upfront investment.

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Apr/14

18

LED Candle Lights Benefits

LED candle lights are beautiful and add elegance to any space, filling it with a romantic ambience. These candles make the environment more appealing and can complement other furnishings in the area. Philips Master LED candles deliver warm sparkling light effects, ideal for general and decorative lighting in the hospitality industry, as well as in home environments. Mounted in full view in chandeliers, wall sconces or modern luminaires, the clear glass bulbs fit all existing fixtures, as a retrofit replacement for incandescent bulbs.

LED candles

LED candles

These lights are more durable with long rated lifespans compared with traditional lighting. Other benefits are that these candles do not produce heat, flame or smoke, and thus reduce the risk of fire hazards.

This lighting is safe and eco-friendly with up to 80% reduction in carbon emissions over incandescent. LED candles also come in rechargeable battery format (e.g. Philips Imageo), and make them great for table lighting in bars and restaurants. They are not affected by rain or wind, so can be used for outdoor seating areas

Novel Energy Lighting provides LED candle lamps, and candlelight sets such as as Philips LED Imageo 3-Set Rechargeable in Red, Blue or Clear. We also sell Philips Master LED Dimmable Flame-Tip Candles, to add beauty fixtures and chandeliers. Other popular sellers are candles by Megaman and Osram.

 

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Apr/14

16

LED MR16 – High Power LEDs

LED lighting has progressed a long way with the advent of high power LEDs. LED MR16 lamps are now around the same size as halogen lamps, which makes them a perfect direct replacement for older and inefficient traditional lamps, and they will save you money too!. These LED lamps can be used for spotlights and downlights to create a pleasant indoor or outdoor ambience. The light produced by these lamps is perfectly bright and is available in cool white or warm white light. With energy saving of up to 90%, these lamps will save you money and reduce your carbon footprint.. They are an ideal replacement when for fluorescent and halogen lighting.

LED MR16 lamps

LED MR16 lamps

Halogen MR16 lamps produce more heat, which means they have limited lifespans of around 2000hrs.. In contrast, LEDs produce much less heat because they use much less power, which means they are especially durable. The powerful light from one LED can outlast 25 replaced halogen lamps, delivering outstanding performance. Energy costs are barely a concern when it comes to using these high power LED MR16s, especially as global electricity prices continue to rise. Moreover, it is an investment that pays for itself in less than 1 year (sometimes in a matter of months). Novel Energy Lighting sells a range of such LEDs that are manufactured by Philips, Megaman, Heathfield and others.

 

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Apr/14

14

Are LED Lights Eco-Friendly?

LED lights are certainly eco-friendly. Switching to LED can make a huge difference as it reduces your electricity bill considerably. LED lamps consume low energy, but lasts much longer than incandescent lights. Moreover, there is no mercury or any other toxic chemical in LEDs that would otherwise harm the environment. To add to the benefits, LEDs produce less heat, which in turn increases the rated life.

LED Lights

LED Lights

Frequent replacements can be tedious, time-consuming and expensive. This is not a problem with LEDs. LED lamps do not need frequent replacement and can illuminate an area for up to 50,000 hours or longer. They are also easy to install as a replacement for incandescent or halogen lamps, and so take very little time to retrofit. You tend to fit and forget these lights due to their long lifespan. LED lighting is cost-effective and delivers immediate returns by lowering energy bills.

Another factor in LED lights eco-friendly credentials, is that they are recyclable. The material and production of one LED bulb is equal to 25 incandescent bulbs. So, there are considerable savings in production and materials when it comes to manufacturing LEDs.

A LED light consumes less energy than an incandescent light to produce the same light output. In other words, less wattage is used by the LED compared to a traditional bulb which produces the same lumen output. LED lamps also come with built in sensors, like passive infra-red or microwaves to detect movement, or photocells to switch the lamp off when the area is lit by natural light. These lights are lit only when required, thus avoiding unnecessary power consumption. LED lighting is a great way to save energy whilst boosting your green credentials!

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