In 1879, Thomas Edison introduced the first incandescent lamp, using a carbon filament, marking the beginning of a major revolution in lighting technology. While these early lamps were groundbreaking, they had a relatively short lifespan and low energy efficiency, though they offered excellent color rendering.
The second generation of lighting came with the development of halogen lamps. These improved upon traditional incandescent bulbs by emitting brighter light while reducing energy consumption by roughly one-third. Halogen lamps also lasted longer, making them a more practical option for many applications.
Next came metal halide lamps, which are named for the metal halides contained within the bulb. Their basic structure and method of producing light are similar to fluorescent tubes, but instead of using phosphor coatings, they rely on an arc discharge that generates intense heat. This process causes the metal halides to vaporize and emit visible light directly, resulting in higher efficiency—up to 90% compared to older technologies. As a result, metal halide lamps are considered the third generation of lighting sources.
As a green and efficient lighting solution, metal halide lamps outperform both incandescent and halogen lamps in terms of luminous efficiency, color rendering, and service life. They are widely used in high-end vehicles, rear-projection TVs, and other specialized applications. Additionally, they play a crucial role in military operations, exploration, underwater activities, and field rescue missions due to their reliability and brightness.
Compared to traditional incandescent lamps, metal halide lamps offer significant energy savings and have a large market potential. In Europe and North America, they are already well-established, with a penetration rate approaching 40%. However, in China, where over 8 billion bulbs were produced last year, metal halide lamps account for less than 2% of the market. One reason is that the production of metal halide lamps below 50W remains limited in China due to the high technical barriers involved.
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