Saving energy is such an absolute necessity in modern times that we are almost willing to pay three or four times of amount to initially invest in gadgets that subsequently will save loads of energy. It is not just about saving the bills, it goes a lot beyond that. Those who can easily afford modern day lighting devices that use 80% less energy than the conventional ones should switch to them as early as possible. The claims are not exaggerated as I have done that at my place and the difference is quite telling. Not to mention it also gives you that slight moral high ground.
Most of the modern day revolution in energy saving lamps is thanks to the LEDs. I did not realize that these tiny bright lights were this good when I was actually working with them in my lab as a graduate. But they have changed lighting technology beyond recognition. The advent of the newer LECs (light-emitting electrochemical cells), however, changes things a bit more than just that. Researchers from the University of California discovered a way to manufacture hybrid light–a combination of LED and LEC.
Since LEDs use electrons (tiny negatively-charged atoms), they’re able to reach full illumination faster than LECs. Hence, in the hybrid light, the LED mechanism works as soon as you flick the switch; the electrons instantly flow onto the barium metal component to light up. Within 15 to 20 minutes, however, iron ions start taking center stage, transitioning the light into using the LEC mechanism and thus consuming less energy than traditional LEDs. It is not too difficult to understand how this functions and if the technology is easily accessible and is made for commercial use then it really has a bright future ahead. LEC can easily be the next step ahead for LED technology.
