Topco Technologies of Taiwan has reportedly signed a collaboration agreement with Panasonic Communications to develop efficient LED street lights integrated with security camera systems, according to an article in Digitimes.

Topco said product shipments are expected to start in the second fiscal quarter of 2008. Unlike previous LED streetlight technology, the new devices combine the efficiency of LEDs with security control technology. Topco noted that operation and brightness of the street lights can be remotely controlled. Also Topco said the lights can double overall efficiency.

In the article Topco indicated that there are on-going projects in England, Australia, Germany, and Japan. Beginning in the third quarter, the company expects increasing demand for LED street lighting to drive company growth for the remainder of 2008.