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. |
Philips introduces solar-powered LED football floodlights 01 Dec 09
LED lighting can bring the fun and enjoyment of sports to communities where a lack of electricity limits participation, says Philips.
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Russia to ban incandescent lamps from 2014 09 Oct 09
Russia plans to mirror the steps being taken by the European Union to phase-out inefficient lamps over time. |
Dark-Sky says boo to blue light 08 Oct 09
The International Dark-Sky Association has put the red light on blue light, writes Brian Owen. |
LED pilot projects get green light in the Big Green Apple 17 Sep 09
New York City has unveiled a trial of LED outdoor lighting products from 9 manufacturers, taking place in Central Park and FDR Drive. |
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”. |
Europe begins phase-out of incandescent lightbulbs 07 Sep 09
The incandescent bulb is on its way out in Europe, and no more 100 W lamps will be on sale from September 1. |
1000-Village Solar LED Initiative launches in Southwest China 02 Sep 09
A project that aims to introduce solar-powered Led lighting in 1000 villages across China, India and Africa was launched recently by Tony Blair and Jet Li. |
Osram unveils life-cycle assessment of LED lamps 06 Aug 09
Consumption of materials and energy, as well as environment impact, have been assessed for different lamp types. Only 2% of total energy consumed by LED-based lamps is used in their production. |
Cree CEO meets President Obama to discuss LED lighting 03 Jul 09
Chuck Swoboda has participated in a presidential roundtable on American innovation and clean energy technology. |
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 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. |
MAGAZINE: Asking the right questions helps to educate customers and suppliers alike 02 Jun 09
Awareness and education are key aspects of market transformation, and there are now a number of tools to help improve the purchasing process, writes Brian Owen. |
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 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. |
Photonic-crystal LED reaches 73% light-extraction efficiency
20 Mar 09
A thin, 700-nm gallium nitride-based LED was used in the experiment, say Philips researchers.
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Philips Lumileds joins California Lighting Technology Center 19 Mar 09
In light of recent advancements in standards, Philips Lumileds is working with luminaire manufacturers to develop market-ready LED-based applications. |
LED retrofits offer clear and effective benefits 02 Mar 09
LED replacements for fluorescent tubes provide energy savings without costly infrastructure changes, writes Dave Simon.
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R&D community, lighting designers, architects converge at DOE workshop
18 Feb 09
DOE speakers plus industry leaders updated the status of SSL programs, research and product testing.
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Time to stop ignoring light losses from residential fixtures 18 Feb 09
Luminaire efficacy testing will help buyers and builders choose efficient residential lighting fixtures and accelerate the rate of energy savings achieved, writes James Brodrick. |
Osram OS: LEDs in Jing Jiang, and thermal models online 13 Feb 09
Osram Opto Semiconductors has been busy lighting up a main street in Jing Jiang City, China, and providing thermal models of its LEDs online to aid in system design.
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Letter to the Editor: Lifetime limitations of LED products #2 20 Jan 09
The performance and reliability of an LED system are only as good as the integrity of its parts and how they work together, writes Kevin Dowling. |
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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Letter to the Editor: Lifetime limitations of LED products 19 Jan 09
Claims made by LED lighting companies regarding the life of their products are not always matched by the warranty from the factory. |
UC Davis' lighting center develops "smart" LED parking lot lights 14 Jan 09
The California Lighting Technology Center and industry partners have developed an energy-efficient LED parking lot light with a motion sensor triggering increased brightness. |
PLDA comments on the European incandescent lamp ban 14 Jan 09
The Professional Lighting Designer’s Association argues that the decision to ban incandescent lamps in Europe has not been well thought out. |
Cree provides the US Pentagon with 4200 LED luminaires 08 Jan 09
Government studies conclude that the LED lighting installation will have a payback of <4 years and is estimated to save 140 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year. |
A more-energy efficient New Year’s Eve ball rises again - for good 07 Jan 09
Philips’ Luxeon LEDs help the newly-enlarged Times Square Ball save up to 20% more energy than last year’s ball.
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RPI researchers describe LEDs as a catalyst for unexpected technological advances 05 Jan 09
LEDs have the potential to revolutionize how we use light by enabling controllable, tunable, intelligent, and communicative lighting sources, a recent paper states. |
European Member States approve the phasing-out of incandescent bulbs by 2012 01 Jan 09
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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. |
Pittsburgh councilman releases plan to convert city street lights to LEDs 17 Dec 08
If the city approves the proposal, it would save taxpayers more than $2.5 M annually and allow manufacturers to submit test products. |
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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Philips products to illuminate world's first entirely LED island-"nation" 02 Dec 08
A three-acre island off the Connecticut coast will achieve net zero energy as its property is converted exclusively to LED lighting.
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DOE releases two new Caliper benchmark reports 20 Nov 08
The reports address the mixed-results performance of 1) incandescent A-type and decorative lamps and LED replacements, and 2) halogen incandescent MR16 lamps and LED replacements. |
DOE releases Gateway report on LED parking garage lighting demo 17 Nov 08
Results: LED luminaires drew less than half the watts of the HPS luminaires, and maximum and minimum light levels were equal to or higher than the HPS. |
LEDs enable energy-efficient microscope for fast tuberculosis detection 12 Nov 08
Carl Zeiss has co-developed a rugged, compact LED-excited fluorescence microscope at a low enough running cost to be affordable in poorer countries. |
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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Solar power drives LEDs for general illumination
06 Nov 08
Thanks to rapid improvements in photovoltaic and LED lighting technology, solar-powered LED lighting is now suitable for a range of illumination applications, according to Sean Bourquin and Anthony Tisot of Carmanah Technologies.
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Lansing, Michigan, utility expands trial of LED street lighting
06 Nov 08
With the streetlight trial going smoothly and positive response from residents, the utility gave the go-ahead for 6 additional LED fixtures.
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Maine college to save $30,000/year with Osram LED retrofit lamps 03 Nov 08
The installation of 200 post-top fixture LED retrofit kits will save energy and enhance light quality at the Pineland Farms campus. |
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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LED smart lighting advances with NSF grant to universities 12 Oct 08
Rensselaer will host a center dedicated to energy-efficient lighting and photonics, and Boston University will develop wireless communications technology based on visible light. |
Time for the LED industry to come clean 23 Sep 08
The LED industry needs to provide convincing evidence that its products are environmentally friendly. |
Energy Star team hopeful for key LED test procedure 22 Sep 08
It is hoped that LM-80, a key test procedure for solid-state lighting, will be finalized in time for the effective date of the DOE's Energy Star for SSL criteria. |
LED Day in Ontario as Welland joins LED City program 04 Sep 08
Welland, a city in Ontario, Canada has joined the LED City program and will continue to promote the use of LED technologies for municipal lighting.
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New York architect firm, LSG to build prototype LED streetlights 26 Aug 08
Under a $1.175M contract, OVI and LSG will produce and test 6 LED prototype streetlights for New York City. |
Energy Star Wars: the Phantom Menace 05 Aug 08
The decision by EPA to include LEDs in its Energy Star specification for residential lighting fixtures has resulted in widespread disapproval. Tim Whitaker and Brian Owen report.
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LED structure made of wine bottles provides a taste of Spain 04 Aug 08
Spanish lighting company Indal has lit the Castilla y León Pavilion at Expo Zaragoza 2008 with ~20,000 RBG LEDs in 30,000 wine bottles.
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Virginia electric utility launches pilot LED streetlight program 04 Aug 08
Manassas, Virginia, is aiming for new LED lights to cut down light pollution and discourage vandalism and other crimes. |
EPA continues to create Energy Star confusion 01 Aug 08
An error-strewn document from the EPA relating to Energy Star has provoked a strong response from the DOE. |
Brodrick comments on LED Energy Star situation 14 Jul 08
Jim Brodrick, who leads the US Department of Energy (DOE) Solid State Lighting program, has circulated an email explaining his concerns over the EPA's Energy Star criteria. |
EPA invites comments on LED Energy Star criteria 10 Jul 08
Although it has not suspended its version 4.2 amendment to Energy Star for Residential Lighting Fixtures, as requested by CEE, the EPA has invited comments on the amendment. |
DOE webcast reaffirms September 30 start for Energy Star 27 Jun 08
Among the significant happenings during DOE's Energy Star webcast was a statement from utility company Pacific Gas and Electric that they will not recognize products qualified under EPA's crtiteria, writes Brian Owen. |
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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Green light for LEDs at Light+ Building 26 Jun 08
Energy efficiency, green technology and LED lighting were central themes of Light+Building, the biennial trade fair that took place in Frankfurt in April. Tim Whitaker reports.
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EPA hosts low-key webcast on Energy Star 25 Jun 08
The Energy Stars come out this week with separate webcasts hosted by both EPA and DOE, writes Brian Owen. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: How many other Energy Stars are 'burn-outs'? 23 Jun 08
The true consequences of the EPA's action with respect to Energy Star for LED fixtures extend beyond the disagreement with DOE, reports Brian Owen. |
Toshiba reviews lighting business with emphasis on LEDs 19 Jun 08
Toshiba plans to stop production of filament lamps in 2010 and move towards eco-friendly lighting |
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: Cooler heads at Canadian Energy Star participants meeting 17 Jun 08
As the Energy Star debacle unfolded in the US, proponents of Energy Star in Canada had a profitable and worthwhile meeting, writes Brian Owen. |
DOE responds to EPA issuance of SSL criteria 16 Jun 08
The U.S. DOE has responded to the consternation that followed the EPA's announcement of Energy Star criteria covering LED-based residential light fixtures. |
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. |
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. |
Carmanah partners with Beta to develop solar-powered LED area light
22 May 08
Caramanah's new fixture combines its solar engine with a specially-developed BetaLED luminaire. |
Study finds US consumers warming to LEDs for energy-efficient lighting 01 May 08
A new study says 87% of consumers would be willing to try LED technology for some or all of their home lighting.
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Barco launches the world's first "green" digital billboard
02 Apr 08
The DB-x20 is environmentally friendly with long-life components that reduce power consumption.
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Kelowna "goes green" with solar-powered LED lighting 18 Mar 08
Carmanah Technologies is working with the City of Kelowna in British Columbia, Canada to equip the community's parks, paths and other public spaces with solar-powered LED lighting technology. |
Dialight wins major LED traffic signal contract in Florida 26 Feb 08
Dialight plc has won a major contract to supply over 70,000 LED-based traffic signal modules for use in Miami-Dade County. |
Interview: Frans Otten of Lemnis Lighting 25 Feb 08
LED lighting supplier Lemnis believes that introducing LED lamps into high volume, low margin markets can have a large impact on climate change. |
Lighting Africa announces conference in Ghana 19 Feb 08
Lighting Africa will hold its first global business conference and development marketplace competition for off-grid lighting in Africa. |
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. |
LED lighting aims to make impact 03 Jan 08
LED lighting powered by solar panels and rechargeable batteries can provide great impact to developing countries, says Tony Newton. |
Clinton Climate Initiative embraces LEDs 22 Nov 07
An organization addressing climate change has created a purchasing consortium to increase the market demand for energy-efficient products including LED lighting. |
NYSERDA funding supports solar LED street lights 28 Sep 07
SolarOne and Hadco will supply solar-powered LED lighting systems to a community development program in Sullivan County, New York. |
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. |
Make sure the LED luminaire you choose is a "Sleeping Beauty" 30 Jul 07
Some LED luminaires draw current even when there is no emission, which reduces efficiency and negates one advantage of the technology, reports Brian Owen. |
Toronto becomes second LED City 11 Jul 07
Canada's largest metropolitan area has joined Raleigh, NC in fostering a city-wide program to use and evaluate LED lighting. |
Co-op Group pulls the plug on incandescent bulbs 05 Apr 07
The Co-Operative Group, a UK supermarket chain, plans to sell more CFLs and stop selling tungsten filament lightbulbs.
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Philips leads Ban the Bulb call in North America 15 Mar 07
As part of an industry drive towards energy-efficient lighting in North America, Philips will phase out incandescent bulbs by 2016. |
LED streetlights help Toronto become brighter, greener 01 Mar 07
An installation of LED streetlights in Toronto's Exhibition Place is expected to cut costs and reduce greenhouse emissions. |
From fossil fuels to solid state for household lighting: a "small" solution for a large problem 20 Feb 07
For a number of years, Light Up The World Foundation has been at the forefront of efforts to bring LED lighting to the developing world. LEDs Magazine spoke with LUTW founders Dave Irvine-Halliday and Ken Robertson to get an update on the Foundation's activities. |
IFC project stimulates LED market for off-grid lighting 18 Dec 06
A project organized by the International Finance Corporation aims to help LED companies sell lighting systems to homes and businesses that lack electrical power and rely on fuel-based lighting. |
White-light LED home lighting systems provide great benefits for India's remote tribal villages 19 Dec 05
White LED lighting fixtures powered by solar panels are having a huge impact on very poor villagers in the remote regions of India. |
SolarOne announces first order for solar LED lighting 27 Jul 05
Several orders have been received by SolarOne Solutions for its SOLED area lighting product that combines LEDs and solar power. |
Nomads & Nano-Materials: combining LEDs with textiles 29 Jun 05
A series of Portable Light prototype designs combine Mesoamerican weaving traditions and solid-state electronics. |
The case for solar-powered LED lighting 24 Jun 05
Rapid developments in solar cells, LED lighting and energy storage are creating great opportunities for solar-powered solid-state lighting, says Moneer Azzam of SolarOne Solutions. |
LEDs offer alternative to polluting, fuel-based lighting 01 Jun 05
A paper published in Science proposes that solar-powered white LEDs offer an attractive to fuel-based light sources in developing regions. |
