Standards group publishes report on flicker and LED lighting
10 Mar 10
An IEEE standards working group has produced a report looking at the health effects of flicker in LED lighting. |
NEMA white paper discusses dimming of LED lamps 26 Feb 10
The LSD 49-2010 white paper discusses best practices for dimming of solid-state lighting for incandescent replacement. |
DOE announces webcast, manufacturing R&D workshop 25 Feb 10
An upcoming DOE Webcast will focus on LEDs for interior office applications, while the next manufacturing R&D wokshop is planned for April. |
US DOE releases new report analyzing LED-based SSL savings potential 17 Feb 10
Over two decades, LED-based SSL deployment could generate $120 billion in energy savings assuming products achieve forecasted performance objectives. |
DOE announces SSL design competition winners at Strategies in Light 11 Feb 10
A 12-person judging panel including lighting designers and technical specialists selected 47 winners including 4 Best In Class products in the 2009 Next Generation Luminaires design competition. |
Nexxus Lighting infringes DOE policy on Caliper results 10 Feb 10
Nexxus Lighting has published information on the Caliper testing results of its LED lighting products, in direct contravention of the program's No Commercial Use policy. |
Zhaga consortium aims to standardize LED light-engine interfaces 03 Feb 10
A consortium of international lighting companies aims to drive standardization that will enable interchangeability between products made by diverse manufacturers. |
Focus on OLEDs (MAGAZINE) 02 Feb 10
Examine OLED lighting, funding, R&D, materials, and fabrication news. |
UK funds R&D on high-efficiency lamps for domestic use 29 Jan 10
The UK government hopes to encourage innovation and research with a program to fund small-scale projects relating to energy-efficient lighting. |
Acuity Brands receives tax credit for LED luminaire and controls production 25 Jan 10
DOE awards credit as part of the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit Program. |
Energy Star proposes to revert to 120 Hz for LED lamps 22 Jan 10
A change to the requirements for replacement LED lamps is proposed in response to industry feedback. |
Energy Star challenged over 150 Hz requirement for LED lamps 12 Jan 10
The Energy Star criteria for Integrated LED Replacement Lamps includes a requirement for 150 Hz operation, which is now being challenged. |
Climate Group launches international LightSavers program 16 Dec 09
Demonstration projects in several cities around the world will evaluate LED lighting while promoting market uptake and encouraging LED-friendly policies and financing. |
Energy Star proposes changes to lighting program 04 Dec 09
Following the agreement between EPA and DOE that puts EPA in charge of the Energy Star program, a proposal has been published covering the integration of the existing lighting performance specifications. |
Energy Star criteria published for replacement LED lamps 03 Dec 09
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the publication of the final Energy Star criteria for Integrated LED Replacement Lamps. |
CEE unveils SSL Position Paper for manufacturers 02 Dec 09
Representing energy-efficiency program administrators in the US and Canada, the CEE has identified the information and test data needed to evaluate LED-based products. |
FTC proposes new output-based labels for light bulbs 25 Nov 09
The US Federal Trade Commission is calling for public comments on a proposal to introduce a new labeling system for light bulbs, including LED lamps. |
Portland LED street lighting described in Gateway report 18 Nov 09
Results for an installation of 8 LED luminaires included an estimated payback of approximately 7.6 years for new installations, and 20 years for replacement scenarios. |
DOE reports on LED freezer lights, Caliper round 9 12 Nov 09
The DOE has issued a Gateway report on LED freezer-case lighting in Eugene, Oregon, as well as the summary report of round 9 of CALiPER testing. |
Obducat takes part in EU project SMASH 05 Nov 09
With a budget of EUR 11.5 million, the SMASH project will investigate growth of LED structures on nano-structured templates and the development of LEDs based on nano-rod emitters. |
EPA provides update on Energy Star lighting program 03 Nov 09
EPA says that it intends to retain key elements of the DOE-developed Energy Star specifications for Solid State Lighting and Integral LED Lamps, including testing according to the IES LM-79 standard, as appropriate. |
Michigan Solid-State Lighting Association formed 15 Oct 09
A new Association of corporations, universities and state agencies are seeking to make the US state of Michigan a global leader in solid-state lighting manufacturing and R&D. |
Osram Sylvania LED lamp appears with rogue Lighting Facts label 13 Oct 09
Another LED lamp maker appears to have circumvented the correct procedure for obtaining a Lighting Facts label from the DOE. |
Fitted Target Efficacy metric promotes discussion 12 Oct 09
The FTE metric for outdoor luminaires was a major topic for discussion during a Webcast by the DOE’s Energy Star program, which is itself a target for the EPA, writes Brian Owen. |
EPA and DOE sign partnership covering Energy Star and SSL 01 Oct 09
A joint statement positions EPA as the lead agency for Energy Star, and calls for an integrated approach to the Energy Star residential lighting program. |
Philips first to submit L Prize entry 24 Sep 09
Philips has developed an LED replacement for the common household bulb that has been submitted to the L Prize competition. |
Philips makes its own Lighting Facts labels 22 Sep 09
Philips LED lamps went on sale in The Home Depot carrying a Lighting Facts label to verify the product performance – despite the fact that Philips was not a partner in the Lighting Facts program. |
Lighting Africa announces Outstanding Products Awards 2010 14 Sep 09
Lighting Africa is seeking to recognize and honor manufacturers and distributors of low cost off-grid lighting products through the launch of its “Outstanding Product Awards 2010”. |
LSD 51-2009 defines functional and decorative applications of LEDs 07 Sep 09
A white paper from NEMA and ALA clarifies the differences between functional and decorative LED-based luminaires, and discusses how to specific and evaluate these products. |
Entries due for Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) competition 31 Aug 09
The competition's organizers are looking for LED luminaires that answer the market’s critical concerns about product performance and quality. |
I-35W bridge LED lighting described in DOE Gateway report 28 Aug 09
The latest report from the DOE’s Gateway program looks at the first installation of LED lighting on a major interstate thoroughfare in the US. |
DOE funds more core technology research for SSL 27 Aug 09
DOE has announced four projects that will constitute round 6 of its SSL Core Technology Research program. |
Luxeon Rebel becomes first UL-recognized DC power LED 26 Aug 09
Lumileds says that recognition of its LEDs by UL will simplify certification and reduce time to market for new solid-state lighting products. |
MAGAZINE: LED replacement lamp market to see high growth rate, says Strategies Unlimited 03 Aug 09
Legislation banning inefficient lamps, coupled with customer awareness of the cost-of-ownership analysis, will create a strong demand for LED replacement lamps. |
Welland: Many knock but only one will enter 31 Jul 09
The call for proposals to install LED street lighting in Welland received a healthy response, writes Brian Owen. |
DOE unveils consortium for municipal LED-based street lighting 30 Jul 09
A new consortium will share information and help municipalities avoid mistakes when installing LED street lighting fixtures. |
Wal-Mart re-opens store featuring LED parking lot lighting 17 Jul 09
A member of the Retail Energy Alliance, Wal-Mart is evaluating LED lighting based on specifications developed by the DOE. Also, DOE has released round 8 results for its CALiPER program. |
Gaining a better understanding of photometric reports 15 Jul 09
An understanding of what was needed has resulted in a new DOE Fact Sheet on Understanding Photometric Reports for SSL Products, reports Brian Owen. |
DOE releases second draft of Energy Star criteria for SSL outdoor luminaires 02 Jul 09
DOE has also developed a new metric called fitted target efficacy for evaluating outdoor roadway luminaire light. |
DOE announces new funding opportunities for solid-state lighting 01 Jul 09
The new ARRA funds will support projects for Core Technology Research (round 6), Product Development (round 6) and Manufacturing Support (round 1). |
Lighting to the fore in Obama's energy-efficiency efforts 30 Jun 09
A further $50 million investment in solid-state lighting programs was announced, along with a new set of rules covering the efficiency of fluorescent and incandescent lamps. |
Report assesses life-cycle sustainability of ultra-efficient lighting 30 Jun 09
A report from the UK government shows that LED lighting, and dedicated LED luminaires in particular, will have the lowest life-cycle impact of all ultra-efficient lighting technologies. |
DOE lists funding sources, revises L Prize requirements 29 Jun 09
A list of sources of funding has been compiled by the DOE, and three significant revisions have been made to the requirements for the L Prize competition. |
DOE seeks to stop misuse of Energy Star labels 22 Jun 09
Several instances have been reported of companies misusing Energy Star logos to imply that SSL products are Energy Star certified. |
Dimmable GU10 LED lamp seeks approval
08 Jun 09
The UK Energy Saving Trust has received a submission from Elight for its dimmable GU10 lamp. |
Energy Star shines in Canada 03 Jun 09
Attendees at the Energy Star Participants Meeting and National Lighting Summit in Canada shared valuable thoughts on the US programs and SSL lighting development. |
Updates from the DOE and Energy Star 20 May 09
The DOE has published updated Energy Star criteria for Intergral LED Lamps. It has also published reports from two recent Workshops and announced another Manufacturing Workshop in late June. |
Radionic receives Lighting Facts label for under-cabinet lighting 15 May 09
The first under-cabinet fixture joins around 20 other products that have been recognized under the Quality Advocates program. |
French CITADEL project looks at LED lighting in buildings 27 Apr 09
The research will help French laboratories to qualify commercially available LED lighting products, writes Christophe Martinsons. |
Taiwan and China to cooperate on LED product standardization 27 Apr 09
Plans for China and Taiwan to work together should help to strengthen the LED and lighting industries in both regions. |
CALiPER Round 7 results reveal SSL progress 17 Apr 09
For commercially-available LED luminaires, seven is a lucky number for some but not for others, reports Brian Owen. |
ilumisys partners with NCMS on program for LED sustainable design 16 Apr 09
The program is sponsored by a $590K DOE grant and will develop eco-friendly LED products and recycling procedures.
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L Prize Competition adds further partners 14 Apr 09
Eight further organizations and utilities have been added, and will provide winning LED L Prize products with access to 70% of US electric customers. |
Osram Sylvania opens SSL research center, receives $2M DOE award 09 Apr 09
The award will allow the company to fund an LED replacement for a halogen MR-16 spotlight and research on phosphors for white LEDs. |
DOE releases updated multi-year plan for SSL R&D 09 Apr 09
The updated plan describes how the Department of Energy will spend the US government’s money to develop solid state lighting. |
Cree LED downlights earn Energy Star qualifications 06 Apr 09
Several members of Cree’s family of LED downlights have earned Energy Star qualification in the commercial and residential categories. |
Congress tells EPA to drop its SSL Energy Star criteria 02 Apr 09
A letter to the EPA from several members of Congress clearly states that DOE should administer the Energy Star program for SSL, and that EPA should defer to the DOE. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Energy Star Lighting Partner Meeting remembers the Alamo 28 Mar 09
Last week’s meeting in San Antonio, Texas involved some lively debate with the Energy Star Wars situation remaining unresolved, reports BRIAN OWEN. |
DOE selects 14 solid-state lighting projects for funding 27 Mar 09
The selections, with a value of $26M, are the 5th round in a series examining high-priority R&D to advance SSL for general illumination. |
Gateway report and Round 7 CALiPER results released by DOE 24 Mar 09
A report on LED parking-lot lighting has been released along with detailed Round 7 CALiPER test results. The DOE is also looking at stress testing of LED-based integral lamps. |
DOE honors Philips Color Kinetics for R&D of LED replacement bulb
23 Mar 09
The award recognizes an LED PAR 38 replacement lamp for use in commercial interiors and to be launched in late 2009.
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EPA and DOE oppose Senate plan for Energy Star program 20 Mar 09
An article in the New York Times reports that DOE and EPA believe they can resolve problems within the Energy Star program, without the need for legislation. |
DOE and EPA will settle differences by end of April 18 Mar 09
The political fight between two US government agencies over who should control Energy Star for solid-state lighting is to be resolved soon. |
EPA requests comments on latest Energy Star revision 06 Mar 09
The Residential Light Fixtures specification version 4.3 include a minimum light output level for qualifying LED light engines, as well as an upper limit for CCT. |
DOE issues research call to federal laboratories for SSL core technologies 02 Mar 09
Approximately $2M/year is expected to be available to labs for new awards under this call, funded over multiple government fiscal years. |
DOE releases summary results from Round 7 of Caliper testing 23 Feb 09
The report describes a steady increase in efficacy and color quality for SSL outdoor lighting, downlights and replacement lamps, but half the products are still hyped or under-reported in literature. |
Winners announced in LED Next Generation Luminaires design competition 19 Feb 09
Awards to recognize excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED luminaires for general illumination were presented at Strategies in Light. |
French R&D program to test LED lighting for indoor illumination 18 Feb 09
The CITADEL program will develop measurement protocols and benchmarking analyses of LEDs, and methods to assess the aging and life expectancy of LED lighting products.
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Funding and Programs: European regulations outlaw inefficient incandescent lamps 18 Feb 09
European Union member states have endorsed the European Commission’s proposals for a regulation leading to the progressive phase-out of incandescent lamps. |
Cooper Lighting’s LED downlight earns Energy Star Listing 04 Feb 09
Cooper claims that its product is the first LED downlight to meet stringent Energy Star requirements developed by the U.S. DOE. |
DOE reports on San Francisco street lighting demo 02 Feb 09
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the report from a demonstration of LED street lighting in San Francisco, California. |
DOE releases Energy Star draft criteria on integral LED lamps 20 Jan 09
The DOE is soliciting comments on its proposed criteria by February 27, 2009.
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DOE publishes Caliper report on LED linear replacement lamps 19 Jan 09
Results: LED technology is not yet ready to displace linear fluorescent lamps as replacement light sources in recessed troffers for general interior lighting.
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Northwest UK focus on ultra-efficient lighting in the public sector 16 Jan 09
A meeting in December informed UK companies of ways to participate in public-sector interest in LED-based lighting. |
DOE announces revisions in Energy Star requirements for SSL 23 Dec 08
Version 1.1 provides performance criteria for LED luminaires in several new applications, while some of the criteria for Category A apps listed in Version 1 have been postponed for more comment. |
UK project to develop sound LED lighting practices in construction industry 18 Dec 08
High Technology Lighting and the U. of Salford will collaborate on the 12-month, government-sponsored project. |
DOE releases Phase III of Oakland Demonstration Report on LED street lights 17 Dec 08
Energy savings increased by 25% relative to Phase II (LED luminaire wattage dropped from 78 W to 58 W) and by 52% relative to the baseline system (from 121 W to 58 W). |
DOE's L Prize Competition adds nine utility and efficiency program partners 16 Dec 08
More programs and incentives will reward winning LED products with ready-made markets.
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DOE launches new consumer and manufacturer web pages for EnergyStar SSL 05 Dec 08
This week, the DOE has unveiled informational consumer web pages on Energy Star's SSL program and is allowing manufacturers to submit products for qualification online.
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DOE releases Gateway demo report on residential LED lighting 07 Nov 08
Testing results of LED downlights and undercabinet lighting include energy savings, improved illuminance uniformity and positive builder feedback.
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Residential lighting market needs its own Energy Star criteria 05 Nov 08
Alex Baker, EPA’s Lighting Program Manager for Energy Star, discusses some of the issues surrounding the addition of LEDs to the EPA’s Residential Lighting Fixture program. |
LED replacement lamps to be incorporated into Energy Star 27 Oct 08
The DOE plans to release draft criteria for replacement lamps in December, so these products can also earn the Energy Star. |
LM-80 webinar to take place October 30
23 Oct 08
To answer lingering questions about this latest test procedure and its relationship to Energy Star, DOE will be hosting a webinar on October 30 at 2 pm EST.
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DOE report estimates LED savings in niche markets 08 Oct 08
A new report says that a complete switch to LED lighting in twelve niche markets could save consumers $20 billion in electricity costs. Plus, DOE has released the latest SBIR funding call. |
DOE releases results from Round 6 of SSL product testing
02 Oct 08
The latest round of results from the DOE's Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and Reporting (CALiPER) program are now available online. |
Energy Star Solid-State Lighting program is now effective 30 Sep 08
Developed by the US Department of Energy with input from various industry stakeholders, the Energy Star Solid-State Lighting program came into effect on September 30. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Jane DOE goes shopping - Experiences from the CALiPER program 19 Sep 08
Mystery buyers that make anonymous purchases of LED products for the CALiPER program have learned some important lessons about the buying experience. |
2008 Lighting for Tomorrow LED winners announced 16 Sep 08
Thirty-two companies submitted LED entries, four of which were recognized in the Near-term Applications category and three in other application categories. |
Hospital lighting project draws LEDs into public sector 12 Sep 08
A hospital trust in the UK is to participate in a government initiative to hasten the market entry of innovative and sustainable technologies, including LED lighting. |
UK government invests in lighting technology 10 Sep 08
The UK government has provided over half the funding needed to initiate new research into more energy efficient lighting, lasers and displays. |
DOE proposes new SSL categories for Energy Star 21 Aug 08
DOE is proposing to add new categories of products to the Energy Star SSL program, and is requesting comments from stakeholders. Replacement LED lamps are not included…yet. |
Grand Rapids LED streetlights need more spread on sidewalks, but new models on way 12 Aug 08
The Grand Rapids, MI, mayor has commented that some of the new LED streetlights outside his home do not spread illumination far enough back behind the pole to light the sidewalk. |
DOE quality program and lifecycle study will boost SSL acceptance 25 Jul 08
Two new efforts, a voluntary product labeling program and a lifecycle study for solid-state lighting, will help to accelerate the introduction and acceptance of LED-based lighting. |
DOE and lighting designers discuss pros and cons of LEDs
26 Jun 08
The US Department of Energy believes lighting designers have an important role to play in overcoming the challenges that will lead to successful commercialization of solid-state lighting in the years to come, reports Julie MacShane.
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SSL design competition now accepting submissions 26 Jun 08
The Next Generation Luminaires design competition, with an 'intent-to-submit' deadline of July 31, is focused on energy-efficient white light, general illumination luminaires for the commercial sector. |
Prize-winning LED lamps demand high-efficiency LED drivers 25 Jun 08
The race to build replacement LED lamps for the Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize will require the development of advanced LED drivers, according to Doug Bailey.
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Toronto invites expressions of interest in Lightsavers project 19 Jun 08
Following its successful LEDiscovery event, Toronto is calling for LED lighting companies to participate in a new pilot project. |
Efficiency Vermont decides not to use EPA Energy Star spec 18 Jun 08
An energy efficiency organization has said that it will not use the proposed Energy Star criteria from EPA relating to LED lighting. |
DOE to host webcast on Energy Star, releases more CALiPER data 18 Jun 08
The DOE is to host a (very timely) webcast on Energy Star for Soilid State Lighting, and has also released round 5 results from its CALiPER testing program. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Energy Star Wars and the battle to label LED fixtures 10 Jun 08
A new set of requirements from EPA that will enable certain LED-based lighting fixtures to qualify for Energy Star labelling has created confusion and discontent, writes Brian Owen. |
UK Government focuses on energy-efficient lighting 09 Jun 08
The UK government is supporting public procurement of ultra-efficient lighting to help meet its sustainability objectives. |
EPA clouds the air with LED Energy Star criteria 06 Jun 08
Contradicting the excellent work by the DOE in developing Energy Star criteria for SSL products, the EPA has issued a competing document. |
DOE launches L Prize to speed development of LED replacement lamps 04 Jun 08
The competition will award significant cash prizes, plus opportunities for federal purchasing agreements, utility programs, and other incentives for winning products. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Energy Star for SSL gets energetic start 23 May 08
Twinkle, twinkle little Star: in this case, the Energy Star program for solid-state lighting, which goes live in September. Brian Owen provides details. |
Lighting Africa helps developers of off-grid lighting systems 14 May 08
The International Finance Corporation aims to help suppliers establish a supply chain infrastructure in Africa for low-cost LED lighting, writes Tim Whitaker. |
DOE offers funds for SSL Product Development (Round 5) 13 May 08
The DOE is soliciting applications from industrial organizations for high-priority product development activities that will advance the state-of-the-art of SSL for general lighting applications.
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DOE offers up to $7.5 million in round 5 of SSL projects
06 May 08
The US Department of Energy will select 5-10 research organizations for core technology research projects involving LED and OLED lighting.
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NYSERDA offers $1 million in development funding for SSL products, systems
02 Apr 08
Multiple awards of up to $200,000 per project are available from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
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LED walkway lighting evaluated in DOE report 02 Apr 08
A report released by the DOE under its Gateway Demonstration Program evaluates a small installation at an FAA site in New Jersey. |
Prize fund provides $20 m incentive to develop efficient LED lamps
26 Feb 08
The new energy bill contains details of the Bright Tomorrow Lighting prizes totaling $20 million, to encourage US companies to develop efficient LED lamps to replace 60 W incandescents and PAR-38 halogens. |
CALiPER Round 4 of SSL product testing shows mixed results 21 Feb 08
Further testing of SSL products by the DOE's SSL program shows a wide performance range and a continuing disparity between manufacturers' claims and actual test results. |
DOE round 4 funding provides $20 million for SSL projects 18 Feb 08
The US DOE has announced 13 funding awards for solid-state lighting projects in Core Technology Research and Product Development. |
Austin turns to LEDs, joins LED City program 31 Jan 08
Austin, Texas is latest to join joins growing network of LED Cities to promote and deploy energy-efficient lighting technology. |
DOE releases Oakland LED streetlight demo report (update) 31 Jan 08
A test installation of LED streetlighting in Oakland suggests payback periods might be longer than expected. |
US energy legislation mandates $20 million prize fund 30 Jan 08
The latest US energy legislation encourages the use of energy-efficient lighting…and backs its words with big rewards for the development of solid-state lighting with exceptional performance. Brian Owen reports. |
2008 Lighting for Tomorrow competition announced 24 Jan 08
The use of high-efficiency LED devices for illumination applications is encouraged by the solid-state lighting section of the 2008 Lighting for Tomorrow competition. |
Martin receives grant to develop intelligent LED technology 21 Jan 08
The Danish government will contribute half the funds for a $6 million program to develop advanced LED lighting. |
UK invests GBP10 million in advanced lighting 07 Jan 08
LED lighting is likely to benefit from a £10m investment in research into technologies to improve the energy efficiency of light sources. |
NIST funds LED projects under Advanced Technology Program 02 Oct 07
Several LED-related projects have been awarded funding by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under its Advanced Technology Program. |
US bill declares "lights out" on inefficient lighting 18 Sep 07
The Energy Efficient Lighting for a Brighter Tomorrow Act calls for a phase-out of inefficient incandescent lamps beginning in 2012. |
DOE issues final Energy Star criteria for SSL products 14 Sep 07
As part of the US strategy to accelerate market introduction of LED-based products, these will now be able to obtain Energy Star certification from September 2008. |
DOE awards research funds for OLED projects 10 Sep 07
The DOE has awarded Small Business Innovation Research phase II grants to Physical Optics Corporation and Universal Display. |
DOE unveils results of Round 2 of testing program 23 Aug 07
Independent testing of SSL luminaires shows several products that are underperforming or presenting misleading results in manufacturers' literature. |
UK-based NoveLELS project earns government backing 27 Jul 07
Enfis is leading a consortium of companies with funding from the UK government to develop efficient LED-based sources and establish a UK capability for LED chip and array production. |
DOE webcast describes 5-year SSL commercialization support plan 25 Jun 07
As part of its solid-state lighting Commercialization Support plan, DOE will host a webcast on July 2. |
UKDL compiles guide to UK lighting activities 14 Jun 07
The UK Display and Lighting KTN is compiling a guide to the UK's activities and capabilities in the field of lighting, to help attract overseas investment. |
Taiwan LED alliance addresses quality standards 12 Jun 07
Taiwan companies involved with LED lighting hope to improve the competitiveness of the industry with a new government-backed group. |
Department of Energy funds essential R&D for LEDs and OLEDs 12 Jun 07
The US Department of Energy has provided strong support for solid-state lighting over the last several years through funding of numerous research and development programs, writes Siân Harris. |
DOE calls for more SSL projects, plans workshop 08 Jun 07
The DOE has released a funding opportunity for product development projects for LED and OLED lighting, and is planning a second Voices for SSL Efficiency workshop in Boston. |
UK group plans to develop LEDs on 6-inch silicon wafers 08 Jun 07
A UK collaboration is participating in a £3 million program with government funding to develop a low-cost route to LEDs. |
European Commission gathers knowledge on LED status 30 May 07
A workshop entitled "Status, Prospects and Strategies for LEDs in General Lighting" was held in Ispra, Italy on May 3-4, 2007. One of the organizers, Paolo Bertoldi of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), describes the main findings. |
UK government funds development of OLED lighting 24 May 07
A grant awarded by the DTI Technology Programme will support the development of large-area white light-emitting polymers. |
DOE funds further SSL projects worth $13.3 million 16 May 07
The DOE's Solid State Lighting program has announced its latest selection of projects to receive funding for SSL Core Technology and Product Development. |
OIDA outlines SSL roadmap 16 May 07
Discussing the OIDA's roadmap for solid-state lighting, Michael Lebby highlights the technical and industry advances needed to bring SSL technology to general purpose illumination |
LED lighting to feature at 2010 World Expo in Shanghai 20 Mar 07
LED-based lighting is getting strong official backing from the Chinese government, based on its energy-saving potential. |
DOE invites participation in SSL demonstrations 20 Mar 07
The US Department of Energy is inviting manufacturers to participate in an upcoming demonstration of solid-state lighting technology for general illumination applications. |
LED luminaires fall short in initial round of testing 28 Feb 07
LED luminaires have faired poorly in a pilot round of testing conducted within the U.S. DOE's Solid State Lighting (SSL) program. |
