Fluorescent lamps last 10000-20000 hours, producing on average 1,2 µmols of light per watt. When compared with Valoya’s L-Series, commonly used as fluorescent lamp substitutes, the difference in efficiency and energy savings is obvious. L-Series LEDs last 50000 hours and produce 2,1 µmols of light per watt, or 75% more, on top of lasting 2,5-5 times longer.
An average HPS (high-pressure sodium) lamp creates an output of 1,5 µmols of light per watt of electricity while Valoya’s RX-Series, designed as an HPS replacement, produces 2,4 µmols per watt or 66% more. On top of that, a typical HPS light needs to be replaced annually (after about 2000-4000 hours) while a Valoya LED is replaced after 5-10 years (after about 50000 hours).