Light emitting diodes, better known as LED lights, are changing the dimensions of space lighting both aesthetically and ecologically. Bindu Gopal Rao takes us through the evolution of this technology and the growing trends in the lighting domain.

LED lighting has developed swiftly over the past few decades and has come a long way with numerous transitions and upgrades. With the ever-evolving technology, new features are included in making energy-efficient options infused with hi-tech features.

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In the lighting space, LED technology has emerged as the frontrunner as the preferred choice for customers. It’s the fastest growing segment and the technology that powers LEDs is evolving at a very fast pace offering newer and better products.  The new features of LED lighting include higher brightness, lower wattages, lighting connected to the internet, Bluetooth, and the like. The lighting industry has been going through a transformation for the past couple of years. The introduction of LED-based systems enables increased control capabilities like switching and dimming and reduced operational costs and energy consumption. Raja Mukherjee, Business Unit Head, Lighting, Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. explains, “with a focus on the quality of light, enriched efficiency and data driven acumen, connected lighting systems or CLS draws LED lighting and information technology collectively to take light beyond beam. An emerging class of lighting infrastructure with the ability to collect and share data possesses the power to transform how we live.” Human Centric Lighting complements human performance, comfort, health, and well-being by balancing the visual, emotional, and biological benefits of lighting for humans. “Advances alertness and concentration during learning by providing a better light environment. Flexible and prolific LED strip lights can be used in multiple manners. From wardrobes and cabinets to TV backlighting and stairways LED strip lights can be creatively used to transmit distinctive lighting effects to any space and place. Flexible, small, and adjustable, these strips can often be cut to size,” adds Mukherjee. View this news on https://www.architectandinteriorsindia.com/insights/letstalk-about-leds-leading-the-discourse-on-lighting-design