The technology underlying principles of the LEC panels has its genesis in an older proven technology, known as electroluminescence (EL). However, the LEC differs from EL technology in many ways, including the fact that the LEC panels provide whiter light without a blue cast, have a significantly longer life, provide a more uniform illumination across their surface, emit less noise and electromagnetic interference (EMI), utilize power inverters to regulate power output and maintain a more constant brightness and contain certain safety features not contained in traditional EL lighting products. Lighting products utilizing LED and OLED technologies produce light by combining multiple smaller points of light into a larger light source. Visible from a wide angle, are more durable and are not sensitive to vibration.