The US is the largest consumer of inefficient energy in the world. We spend 250 to 270 billion dollars a year on the cost of that energy consumption and about 20% or 50 to 55 billion is consumed by our lighting. Incandescent lamps are responsible for 45% of that energy consumption but only produce 14% of all the light produced by various light sources. Research said by Optoelectronics Industry Development Association
The energy used by the US is just plain energy abuse. We drive down the street when we can walk and our public transportation systems are not where they should be so we drive to work in a 5 passenger vehicle or SUV by our selves. Our main residential source of light the incandescent lamp is a little more efficient in heat production verses light as a candle. This is why we are in need of alternate energy efficient lighting sources. This brings us to the sister of the Light Emitting Diode the Organic Light Emitting Diode or OLED.
OLED and How it Works
Organic Light Emitting Diodes are thin layered 2-dimensional film sheets that emit light using very low voltage of 3 to 5 volts, kind of like thick layers of dense paper. The OLED can be set to emit a color even white light with a high number in the color rendering index. OLEDs can be manufactured to fit any shape or design and can be adhered to any solid substance like glass or metal. This flexibility of design will definitely have a major impact on the lighting industry in years to come.
What are the Main Qualities of the OLED?
- Environmentally Save and Energy Efficient
- Inexpensive
- Flexible in Design
- Able to Emit any Color in the Spectrum
- Long Life
What OLED designs Exist?
This is an OLED lamp designed by Makoto Tojiki and is named the “Archimedes Dream” the full story on this design can be found at Inhabitat.
