Planet A! June 2020 | Page 29

Did you know that? LED has 80% more energy use compared to incandescent lighting, with 95% energy use and only 5% wasted in the form of heat. It is estimated that the LED can last up to approximately 50,000 hours. The LED does not have toxic elements in its composition, unlike incandescent lamps. LED is 100% recyclable and reduces carbon emissions by one third compared to traditional lighting. LED lighting can be used outdoors, when connected to a solar power source. International team: Diogo G., João Ö, João P. (AENG); Omar and Pau (IES RT); Mehmet, Egemen, Yusuf and Boray (EFFL). PLANET A! | 29