LED vs Traditional Lighting: The Complete Cost & Performance Breakdown

Why Lighting Choice Matters

Lighting accounts for 20–30% of electricity consumption in a typical commercial building. Switching from traditional sources to LED can cut that figure by more than half — with payback periods as short as 12 months.

Side-by-Side Comparison

• Energy use: LED uses 8–12W to produce the same light as a 60W incandescent — an 80% reduction.
• Lifespan: LED lasts 25,000–50,000 hours vs 1,000 hours for incandescent and 8,000 hours for CFL.
• Heat output: LED emits very little heat; halogen converts ~90% of energy into heat — a fire and AC load risk.
• Mercury content: CFL contains mercury and requires special disposal. LED has none.
• Startup time: LED is instant-on. CFL takes up to 30 seconds to reach full brightness.

Return on Investment

A 100W halogen replaced by a 12W LED saves roughly 88W per hour. Running 10 fittings for 12 hours a day at ₹8/kWh saves over ₹30,000 per year. The LED fitting typically costs 3–4× more upfront but pays back within one year.

Which LED Should You Choose?

• Offices & retail: LED panel lights (4000K–5000K, high CRI).
• Warehouses & factories: High bay LEDs (150W–250W, IP65).
• Outdoor & perimeter: LED flood lights or street lights with motion sensors.
• Decorative & hospitality: Warm white (2700K–3000K) LED bulbs.

Final Word

The question is no longer whether to switch to LED — it's how quickly you can complete the transition. TesniQ supplies a full range of LED products, from 3W bulbs to 300W high bays, backed by warranty and application support.