LED + SSL

In late 2008, DOE and the Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance launched the Quality Advocates Initiative. Participating manufacturers voluntarily pledge to follow certain guidelines and labeling to report performance claims for their products. Click here to take a look at an article I wrote about the program for Electrical Contractor Magazine. In June, there were [...]

PowerSecure International, Inc. recently announced that it has launched an expansion of its LED lighting business through the acquisition of a majority interest in a leading LED lighting development company, Innovative Electronic Solutions Lighting, LLC. Specifically, PowerSecure acquired a two-thirds controlling interest in exchange for cash proceeds of $4.4 million, while Innovative Electronic Solutions’ management [...]

Luminus Devices recently announced that it has joined the Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance (NGLIA), an organization that partners with the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the adoption of solid-state lighting in general lighting applications. Luminus leadership will be working closely with members on a diverse set of activities in support of core technology [...]

Guest Post by Jim Brodrick, Department of Energy [Recently] DOE published the latest round of results for the CALiPER program, which tests a wide range of SSL products that are available on the market. These latest results are highlighted in a Round 10 Summary Report that’s posted online [PDF format], with detailed reports due to [...]

Bruck Lighting Systems, Inc. recently announced the launch of the new Ledra Chroma and Chroma II. This is a fully adjustable, high-output 10W LED spot fixture with fixture-to-fixture color consistency of +/- 50 Kelvin achieved through the use of a single-source LED module with patented cold remote phosphor technology developed by Xicato, Inc. An integral [...]

Cree, Inc. recently announced that it is extending the warranty on its entire family of luminaire products to five years. Cree’s luminaireportfolio includes the CR6, LR4 and LR6 recessed downlights and the LR24 architectural LED troffer, all of which are installed in restaurants, offices and commercial spaces across the United States. All of Cree’s recessed [...]

GE Lighting and Rambus Inc., a technology licensing company, have signed a broad licensing agreement for the use of Rambus’ patented lighting innovations, including its product reference designs and manufacturing process know-how. The initial focus will be to create a flat-panel LED lighting system for architectural and commercial lighting for global markets. Rambus launched its [...]

The Department of Energy recently announced that it has completed Round 10 of product testing through its CALiPER program. A Summary Report containing the results from the new testing is now available for download on the DOE SSL website here. Round 10 of product testing covered four main categories: parking structure luminaires, outdoor wallpack luminaires, [...]

BEGA/US has introduced a series of new LED Wall Washers in two sizes, 20W or 40W LED modules, and symmetrical or asymmetrical distribution of light. The luminaires can be installed in any orientation. Click here to learn more.