With the LED industry in a sluggish mood and a leading manufacturer like Signify seeing a decrease of its revenue of 7,3% in 2023, one main concern of many manufacturers are future business opportunities. Mostly discussed are some major points as follows.
Firstly, LED lighting is supposed to increasingly integrate with smart home technology in the coming years. Main trends see LED lighting controlled via smartphones, voice assistants, and automation systems, adjusting brightness and color based on time of day or occupancy.
Moreover future LED lighting will focus on promoting well-being which includes more research regarding circadian lighting—lighting that mimics natural light cycles. The latter can improve mood, productivity, and sleep quality in homes and workplaces.
Another major trend is LEDs becoming even more energy-efficient, with some predictions suggesting new technologies could lead to bulbs consuming less energy while providing higher lumens per Watt, further reducing electricity costs.
Future systems may automatically adjust brightness and color temperature based on environmental conditions, such as natural light levels and weather, optimizing both energy use and user comfort.
(to be continued)