ElectroniCast Market Forecast - LED Lamps in Explosion Proof Lighting

LED Lamps Used In Explosion Proof Lighting

Global Market Forecast and Analysis (2011-2018)

Publish Date:             February 24, 2012

Text Pages:                  356

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This is the ElectroniCast analysis and forecast of global market consumption of LED-based lamps, which are used in explosion-proof lighting fixtures.   Working environments that contain explosive gases or dust are extremely volatile environments. All it takes is a single spark to cause an explosion. A variety of lights are available that are considered explosion proof lighting because they prevent any possible ignition sources from being exposed to the air.

Lights are a common cause of explosion ignition. Low energy light fittings can help to prevent explosions because they do not produce enough energy to ignite source materials. This intrinsically safe equipment, though, can sometimes provide low quality lighting.

In the process of this market research project, in addition to interviewing existing customers and potential customers of LED-based explosion-proof lighting, ElectroniCast Consultants also studied lighting manufactures with various ranges of hazardous area lighting products, which are suited to use in high-risk areas. The lighting fixtures are designed for situations where explosive gases and dusts are found, providing suitable lighting without enabling a risk of explosion.

The light emitting diode (LED) market, despite exciting innovative devices driven by technological advances and ecological/energy-saving concerns, still face challenges in overcoming performance/price limitations and in attracting widespread consumption. 

This report, by ElectroniCast Consultants, provides the research findings of our study of the global consumption of Light Emitting Diode Lamps, which are used in luminaires in solid-state lighting (SSL) Explosion-Proof Lighting applications. 

The term "solid state" refers to the fact that light in a light emitting diode (LED) is emitted from a solid object, which does not contain moving parts or parts that can break, rupture, shatter, leak or contaminate the environment —a block of semiconductor—rather than from a vacuum or gas tube, as is the case in traditional incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent lamps.

Compared to incandescent lighting, LED-based solid-state lighting (SSL) delivers visible light with reduced heat. In addition, its solid-state nature provides for greater resistance to shock, vibration, and wear, thereby significantly increasing its lifespan.

LED Level Quantified in the ElectroniCast Study    Below, are five levels (or “food chain”) pertaining to the LED marketplace.  For the purposes of this ElectroniCast study, we quantify and provide a market forecast for “Level 4”

·        Level 1 - The chip or die

·        Level 2 - The LED component (packaged LED)

·        Level 3 - LED array; may include optics, heat sink and/or power supply

·        Level 4 - Lamp

·        Level 5 - Luminaire (explosion-proof light fixture/lamp holder/enclosure)          

The following regions are quantified in this study report:

• America (North, Central and South America)
• EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
• APAC (Asia Pacific)

This report provides the 2011 market data review and 2012-2018 forecast by the following functions:

• Consumption Value (US$)
• Quantity (number/units) – Lamps only (not the fixtures)
• Average Selling Prices ($, each)

            The value is determined by multiplying the number of units (lamps) by the average selling price (ASP) in US Dollars. The ASPs are not retail prices; the prices are based on the price of the LED lamp at the initial factory level (prior to FOB – Free On Board).  The value is then based on the end-use application in the each region.

During the market research process, ElectroniCast analysts perform interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the LED and lighting industry, plus – R&D and industrial/factory/manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of explosion-proof LED lighting products.

            Market Forecast Product Categories         This market forecast of the worldwide consumption is presented for four (4) major lamp-type categories, as shown below:

·        General-Area

·        Linear: Tube and String/Strip

·        Small portable-type: Flash lights, wearable headlamp

·        Specialty, Panel and Miscellaneous

Market Forecast Sub-Application Categories            This market forecast of the worldwide consumption for LED lamps used in explosive-proof lighting is presented for four (4) major end-user group (sub-application) categories, as shown below:

·        Power Plants, Pumping Stations, Substations

·        Military Bases, Airports, Other Transportation Facilities

                                               

·        Gas Stations, Paint-Spray Booths, Other Commercial/Industrial, Other/Non-Specific

·        Oil Fields, Oil Refineries, Offshore Oil Platforms, Oil Tanks, Tunnels, Wharf, Mining and Other Similar

Increasingly, the automatic assembly and test manufacturing process for LED solid-state lighting products allow for mass-production capability.  In addition, over the next few years, the average selling prices of the LED-based lighting products will be driven lower, as a result of production efficiencies, yield improvements (aided by quality controls), competition (both market competition and technology competition), marketing/sales distribution improvements, and other factors.

Market Opportunity Analysis – Market Dynamics   The study process by ElectroniCast Consultants takes into account the following points:

• Standards (including general regulations & standards, environmental issues, etc.)
• Policies and schemes for promoting the penetration of LED lighting
• Industry trends in LED lighting fixtures
• Distribution/Sales Channel
• LED Explosion-Proof Lighting competitive environment is considered

Since the light output of individual light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is small compared to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps, multiple diodes are often used together.  With continuing improvement of diode technology, high power LEDs with higher lumen output is enabling the replacement of other lamp technology with LED lamps.       

Luminaries are lighting fixtures complete with the light source or lamp, the reflector for directing the light, an aperture (with or without a lens), the outer shell or housing for lamp alignment and protection, an electrical ballast (if required), and connection to a power source, and usually a socket to hold the lamp and allow for its replacement.

The light emitting diode (LED) market, despite exciting innovative devices driven by technological advances and ecological/energy-saving concerns, still face challenges in overcoming performance/price limitations and in attracting widespread consumption. 

Consumption Value Forecast     The global consumption value of LED-based lamps in explosion-proof lighting was $137.8 million in 2011.  During the 2011-2018 timeline, ElectroniCast forecast that the consumption (use) value is set to increase at an average annual rate of 5.9 percent to $206.5 million in the year 2018. [1]   The Europe, Middle East and African (EMEA) region, driven by its use of explosion-proof lighting in the oil-related industry, is forecast for slightly faster growth than the American region.

In terms of value, the APAC region is forecast to grow at a slightly faster pace versus other regions during the forecast period. The APAC region consumption is driven by use of the LED lamps in the commercial/ industrial (factory) application.  The American region (South, Central and North America) region, led initially by the mining and oil-relation sub-applications and is forecast later-on to hold strong market positions in commercial/industrial, mining/oil-related, as well as the military and transportation-oriented sectors.

NOTE:  Market forecast data in this study report refers to consumption (use) for a particular calendar year; therefore, this data is not cumulative data.  

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[1]  All values and prices in this report are at factory as-shipped levels, and are in current dollars, which include the effect of a forecasted 5 percent annual inflation rate over the forecast period.