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White Paper | IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Mar 13, 2012
Research and Markets Releases "Smart Lighting 2012" Report
The Research and Markets report provides an analysis of the worldwide smart lighting market and builds on NanoMarkets’ extensive six-year experience of analyzing the solid-state lighting industry. The report shows how new value is being created in the lighting market by adding enhanced electronics and intelligent luminaires and how such product strategies will be able to build on the massive trend towards introducing CFLs, LEDs, OLEDs and other forms of energy efficient lighting. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Feb 28, 2012
DOE Releases Life-Cycle Energy Consumption Report - Incandescence vs. Fluorescent vs. LED Lamps
DOE Releases Life-Cycle Energy Consumption Report - Incandescence vs. Fluorescent vs. LED Lamps The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a report comparing the energy consumed over the entire life cycle for LED lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and incandescent lamps. Entitled "Review of the Life-Cycle Energy Consumption of Incandescent, Compact Fluorescent, and LED Lamps", it is based on existing life-cycle assessment literature of lighting products. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Feb 01, 2012
Energy Savings Potential of Solid-State Lighting in General Illumination Applications
Energy Savings Potential of Solid-State Lighting in General Illumination Applications The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a comprehensive strategy to accelerate the development and market introduction of energy-efficient solid-state lighting for general illumination. The energy savings potential of this technology is significant, and the U.S. will benefit by focusing our resources and maintaining our global leadership in this technology. The latest report forecasts the energy savings potentiol due to LED technology. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jan 24, 2012
DOE Report Characterizes 2010 US Lighting Market
DOE Report Characterizes 2010 US Lighting Market The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a report detailing the characteristics of the U.S. lighting market by technology and sector, which helps chart progress made toward the goal of transitioning to more efficient white-light source technologies. The 2010 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization provides comprehensive and detailed estimates of the national inventory of installed lamps as well as their performance characteristics, associated energy use, and lumen production. It focuses on four sectors: residential buildings, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, and outdoor. Read more »
White Paper | IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jan 11, 2012
DOE Releases Consortium Report on LED Street Lights
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from a demonstration of LED technology in ornamental post-top street lights, conducted in Sacramento, CA. This report provides an overview of the evaluation of four different LED replacement products using computer simulations, field measurements, and laboratory testing. The evaluation was conducted by DOE’s Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium in collaboration with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and the City of Sacramento, with additional support from City consultant Mary Matteson Bryan. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Aug 11, 2011
SEMI Releases China LED Fab Industry Report
SEMI has announced the release of a new report, The China LED Fab Industry Report, which provides a comprehensive summary on the rapidly-growing China LED industry, including the latest data on capital and equipment spending, fab capacity, sales rankings of Chinese LED manufacturers, and other valuable information. The report also includes an update on the subsidy incentives for China fab projects, an update on new LED fab projects, an overview of Chinese sapphire wafer suppliers, and company profiles of the leading Chinese manufacturers. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 21, 2011
DOE Publishes Updated Recommendations for Testing and Reporting LED Luminaire Lifetime
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published an updated version of the guide LED Luminaire Lifetime: Recommendations for Testing and Reporting, the latest edition in a series of publications on LED product performance and lifetime. The guide was developed by a working group under the auspices of DOE and the Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance, composed of a diverse group of experts in reliability, lighting, and LED technology. Their recommendations are an important step toward consistent, industry-wide understanding of LED luminaire lifetime, and will assist standards organizations in their work. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | May 12, 2011
DOE Publishes Updated SSL R&D Plan
DOE Publishes Updated SSL R&D Plan The U.S. Department of Energy has published an updated version of the March 2011 edition of the Solid-State Lighting (SSL) R&D Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP). The report provides a description of the activities the Department plans to undertake over the next several years to implement its SSL mission, and informs the development of annual SSL R&D funding opportunities. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Feb 15, 2011
UCI Researchers Find LED Products Billed as Eco-Friendly Contain Toxic Metals
LED products usually are electronic products that should be handled as electronics scrap if disposed, anyway. A realease of potentially hazardous substances under regular use is very unlikely, even when broken. LED professional does not agree with the generalized conclusions of this research. However, it is important to challange statements of PR and lobbies to boost more eco-friendly products. In fact, light-emitting diodes of tested holiday bulbs, traffic lights and car beams marketed as safe, environmentally preferable alternatives to traditional lightbulbs actually contain lead, arsenic and a dozen other potentially hazardous substances, according to newly published research. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 29, 2010
U.S. Department of Energy publishes final report on SSL efficacy for todays products
U.S. Department of Energy publishes final report on SSL efficacy for todays products DoE SSL luminaries test shows a huge discrepancy between manufacturer claims and actual tested luminaire performance. Numerous products for differnt applications were tested in three rounds. To give consideration to real-life conditions off state power consumption (standby power) was taken into account. Pilot test results were published in December 2006, first round results followed in March 2007. Now Final results are published for free distribution in the public interest for noncommercial, educational purposes. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 29, 2010
DOE Releases Round 3 CALiPER Reports: Progress in Product Efficacy
DOE Releases Round 3 CALiPER Reports: Progress in Product Efficacy The U.S. Department of Energy has completed another round of solid-state lighting (SSL) product testing reports. The DOE Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and Reporting (CALiPER) Program, formerly called the Commercial Product Testing Program, supports testing of a wide, representative array of SSL products available for general illumination. The Department allows its test results to be distributed in the public interest for noncommercial, educational purposes only. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases Oakland Demonstration Report
DOE Releases Oakland Demonstration Report The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the report from the Oakland, CA, demonstration of LED street lights. This report, prepared by Pacific Gas & Electric and Energy Solutions, provides an overview of project results including measured energy consumption and illuminance levels, economic analysis, and resident feedback. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DoE Reports Round 4 of CALiPER Testing Program Results: Inaccuracy of Performance Data
DoE Reports Round 4 of CALiPER Testing Program Results: Inaccuracy of Performance Data In round 4 of CALiPER testing DoE had a closer look on MR16 and T8 replacement products as well as on two downlights, seven task lamps and five "outdoor & other" fixtures. The DOE Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and Reporting (CALiPER) Program, formerly called the Commercial Product Testing Program, supports testing of a wide, representative array of SSL products available for general illumination. The Department allows its test results to be distributed in the public interest for noncommercial, educational purposes only. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases Report on FAA Demonstration of LED Walkway Lighting
DOE Releases Report on FAA Demonstration of LED Walkway Lighting The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) demonstration of LED walkway lighting. This report, prepared by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, provides an overview of project results which include energy savings of more than 25% over existing lighting, improved illuminance uniformity, and positive user feedback. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases Report on FAA Demonstration of LED Walkway Lighting
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a September 2008 report, Energy Savings Estimates of Light Emitting Diodes in Niche Lighting Applications. Today DOE published an Errata to the report regarding the refrigerated display case energy savings estimates. Specifically, the installed base of refrigerated display case fluorescent lighting systems in the U.S. was given in linear feet of display cases instead of, as labeled in the September report, the number of refrigerated display cases. This correction impacts calculations throughout the report. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Report on Residential LED Lighting Shows Advantage over Conventional Lighting
DOE Report on Residential LED Lighting Shows Advantage over Conventional Lighting In August 2008 the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) conducted a light-emitting diode (LED) residential lighting demonstration project for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Building Technologies, as part of DOE’s Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technology Demonstration GATEWAY Program. Two lighting technologies, an LED replacement for lamps (bulbs) in downlights and an LED undercabinet lighting fixture, were evaluated in the demonstration which was conducted in two homes built for the 2008 Tour of Homes in Eugene, Oregon. The homes were built by the Lane County Home Builders Association (HBA) and Future B Homes. The Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) also participated in the demonstration project. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Report on LED Area Lights for a Commercial Garage Shows Good Acceptance
DOE Report on LED Area Lights for a Commercial Garage Shows Good Acceptance This U.S. Department of Energy GATEWAY Demonstration project studied the applicability of light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires for commercial parking garage applications. High-pressure sodium (HPS) area luminaires were replaced with new LED area luminaires. The project was supported under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program. Other participants in the demonstration project included Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, the Energy Trust of Oregon, and Lighting Sciences Group (LSG) Inc. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) conducted the measurements and analysis of the results. PNNL manages GATEWAY demonstrations for DOE and represents their perspective in the conduct of the work. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Report Releases Two New CALiPER Benchmark Reports
DoE recently released two new CALiPER Benchmark Reports; one comparing omni-directional incandescent lamps (A-type and small decorative, candelabra-type lamps) and their commercially available LED replacements, the other shows an analysis of halogen MR16 lamps and their commercially available LED replacements. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases Phase III Oakland Demonstration Report
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the Phase III report from the solid-state lighting (SSL) demonstration of LED streetlights in Oakland, CA. This GATEWAY demonstration report, prepared by Pacific Gas & Electric and Energy Solutions, provides an overview of project results measured over a 12-month period, including comparison to Phase II luminaires, energy consumption and illuminance levels, and economic analysis. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DoE Released New CALiPER Program Results: Round 7 of Product Testing
DoE released CALiPER Program round 7 results. The testing focused on three application areas: outdoor lighting, downlights, and replacement lamps. One series of tests included eight streetlights. The series of tests on nine downlights included a wide range of luminaires that could potentially be used for downlighting. The replacement lamp category included nine different SSL products, including: MR16s, some larger directional lamps (PAR20, PAR30, and PAR38), and A-lamps. Read more »
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