Lighting apps boost LED usage

MANHASSET, NY -- LED usage continues to rise across applications and lighting is leading with a predicted increase of 20% over 2010.

According to DisplaySearch, the total package revenue for backlight and lighting applications was $7.2 billion in 2010 and is forecast to reach $12.7 billion in 2014. A heightened demand for LED lighting applications is the main driver of this increase.

In 2011, DisplaySearch predicts global LED capacity will reach 180 billion units, and by 2013 will reach 227 billion.

The total average LED penetration in lighting was 1.4% in 2010 and is forecast to reach 9.3% in 2014.

China will be the biggest market for LED street lights in 2011 due to government policies. The country's market share in 2011 is 55%, but will slightly decline to 50% in 2014.

Japan is the biggest market for LED bulbs in 2011 with a market share of 63% in 2011, but is forecast to decline to 40% in 2014. Japan has high LED adoption in lighting due to electrical power limitations and energy-saving efforts.

According to DisplaySearch, Taiwan will take over as the top LED supply country after 2011.

The quarterly LED supply/demand market forecast report is available from DisplaySearch.

For more on LEDs, attend EDN's Designing with LEDs Workshop, bringing a combination of technical papers and practical workshop demonstrations -- both by experienced engineers -- to Boston on September 27. The papers range from thermal management issues to an optics tutorial to power management, all tailored to LED lighting applications. Two roundtable discussions include leading representatives from top LED manufacturers, as well as a panel on the new world of intelligent lighting. View the full agenda here. 

This workshop is part of UBM's DesignDays, bringing together ESC Boston, DesignCon East, DesignMED, and Designing with LEDs in one venue starting September 26. Visit this page for more information and to register. 


This story was originally posted by EE Times.