2009-05-12

Savage Marine brightens mariners lives with innovative LED technology

Savage Marine, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of lighting to the yacht market has halved the energy consumption of its ultra bright interior and exterior downlighters by adopting state of the art 10W LED technology from Marl to replace halogen lights.
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2009-05-12

UPEC Announces Enhanced Fish Lamp Model

UPEC Electronic Corp., well known for innovative ways of combining design and LED technology, announced an enhanced version of Fish Lamp. LED technology is now regarded as the lighting solution of the future. Its unique characteristics, such as low energy consumption and extreme long-life, make the use of this technology attractive in terms of practical lighting, decoration and the special application as well.  
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2009-05-07

Interview with Cree’s General Manager of Business Development in China: Choosing Good Lights, Making Good Lights

LEDinside has recently interviewed Tung Guoqing, Cree Inc.’s general manager of Business Development in China, also authorized representative of Shanghai photoelectricity industry association and director of Chinese semiconductor lighting committee. Either on behalf of the lighting committee, or as Cree’s representative in China, manager Tang has shared with us the most valuable insights in the illumination industry and LED market in China.  
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2009-05-06

The “LED – Emotionalize your light” Online Idea Contest for Light and Design Lovers

For those who are interested in creative ideas and innovative technology concepts, the “LED – Emotionalize your light” idea contest to be started online this May will offer an exciting opportunity. Via an easy submission procedure, the participants can put their own light design online, and all the participants will have the chance to win valuable prizes amounting to 7000€.
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2009-05-04

NeoPac Launches High Brightness, High CRI LEDs Light Module for Stage Spotlight Application

Base on NeoPac Universal Platform for solid state lighting, NeoPac built high brightness (4,400 lumen) , high CRI (~90) LEDs light module for stage spotlight application.
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2009-04-29

GlacialLight introduces the GL-SP15 LED spotlight

GlacialTech Inc. is launching a new range of environmentally friendly Green LED spotlights. The GL-SP15 Series comes in various models, ranging from an Infra red sensor driven light, to a CCD camera option. Both products will consume no more than 21W of power and will replace traditional Halogen lamps which usually consume in excess of 150W per lamp. The lifespan of these LED lamps is 35,000hrs, whereas the halogen spotlight lasts for 3,000hrs only. The predicted savings rate is 86% when compared with Halogen spotlights.
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2009-04-22

Cree Posts Better-than-expected Third Quarter Revenue Due to Growth in LED Lighting

For the third quarter ended March 29, LED products maker Cree reported earnings of $4.0 million, compared with $5.7 million in the year-ago period, which is above market estimates. And the company has forecasted stronger-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter.
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2009-04-14

Taiwan Government to Launch Flagship Plan for New Energy Industry

Taiwan government has got plan to invest in the new energy industry and to develop it into another industry with annual output value exceeding NT$1 trillion, according to the Flagship Plan For The New Energy Industry which is scheduled to be launched by the Cabinet on April 23. Photovoltaic and LED lighting will be stressed as two mainstays in the industry.
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2009-04-01

Cree CEO Predicts Demand of LED Lighting to Grown Despite Economic Downturn

In spite of the global economic downturn, demand for LED lighting will continue growing in the next year, forecasted Cree CEO Chuck Swoboda in a Tuesday interview with Reuters.
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2009-03-26

Everlight Electronics Co, Ltd Signs Cross-License Agreement with OSRAM GmbH

Everlight signed a non-exclusive cross-license agreement with OSRAM GmbH (“OSRAM”), providing the companies (including wholly-owned affiliates) with access in certain areas to each other’s patented LED technology.
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2009-03-16

Schenectady Museum Goes Green with Marktech PAR30 LED Bulbs

It’s reported that The Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium has added new LED bulbs from Marktech LED Lighting of Lathem, New York in the Museum's Broughton Gallery. In order to improve its energy consumption and to enhance the appearance of exhibits in the gallery the Museum has installed fifty new 12W LED Bulbs. The new solid-state PAR30 LED Bulbs were used to replace outdated incandescent track lighting that had been previously used to light the section of the Museum.
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2009-03-13

Chinese government brings forward a new wave of energy-saving policies in favor of the LED industry

As environmental protection becomes an issue of increasing concern, energy-saving policies have been brought forward continually by Chinese government. According to LEDinside, the LED industry may benefit from the RMB 4 trillion economy stimulus funds planned to be devoted before the end of 2010. And the EXPO 2010 in Shanghai will also bring out another LED demand high tide after the Beijing Olympic Games 2008.
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2009-03-13

LED lighting discussed in UK parliament

LED lamps were compared to other technologies in a recent issue of National Geographic magazine, and LED lighting was also discussed in the House of Commons, the UK’s legislative chamber, on March 5 as part of a debate on energy and climate change. Joan Ruddock, Under-Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, was asked if there had been discussions between her department and the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on the effect on electricity consumption and CO2 emissions of the installation and use of LED lighting.
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2009-03-13

Advanced LEDs Ltd completes two LED projects in Dubai

Recently, Advanced LEDs Ltd of UK announced that it has completed two LED projects in Dubai. The projects include the Dubai Mall, with more than 1,200 stores, and the 360m-high Burj Dubai Lake Tower Hotel next door.
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2009-03-11

Micron Eyeing the Solar Panel & LED Business

Mircon, based in Boise, Idaho, is asking for $20 to $100 million of the more than $1 billion of stimulus money the Gem State will be receiving. The company is proposing to start manufacturing solar panels and high efficiency lighting components at it's now idle factories in Nampa and Boise, employing hundreds of people.
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2009-03-11

Lei Yueh to Showcase Streamline Series of LED Lighting Fixtures for Home Living

Lei Yueh Enterprises announced its latest LED lighting product series, “Streamline”. This series of LED lighting products are specially design for home living environment. The design concept of this product series is to be simple but yet delicate.  The product series comprises LED Down Light, LED Wall Scone, LED Table Light and LED Floor Light, as it offer the consumer to have an diverse LED product to fulfill various of application of their home living environment.
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2009-03-10

LED lighting Pioneer Albeo Technologies Wins Colorado Sustainable Business Medal of Honor

It’s reported that Albeo Technologies’s C-Series High Bay is recognized as a product that significantly contributes to a sustainable economy. The Colorado CleanTech Initiative in coordination with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and CORE Colorado will present Albeo Technologies with a Sustainable Business Medal of Honor at the Sustainable Opportunities Summit March 17th in recognition of Albeo’s “C-Series” white-LED High Bay Light Fixture.
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2009-03-06

LED lighting market estimates to exceed $5B in 2012

As the LED lighting market grows beyond single color and color-changing applications into general illumination applications such as residential, commercial and off-grid applications, and ultimately into outdoor area applications, it is forecast to exceed $5 billion in 2012, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 28% from 2008 to 2012, according to a recent report.  
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2009-03-06

Energy Focus Provides LED Fountain Lighting for the World Famous Burj Dubai

Energy Focus, Inc., a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, reports that the famous Burj Dubai will be illuminated with its Crescent brand LED lighting products. Crescent Lighting, a whole owned subsidiary of Energy Focus, Inc., headquartered in the UK, offers a full line of LED based lighting solutions to international markets.
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2009-03-05

Carmanah’s Solar LED Lighting is Designed for Streets and Parking Lots

Recently, Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) announced its most powerful solar-powered LED area light - the EverGEN(TM) 1500 lighting system. The company says the EverGEN 1500 is designed for street and parking lot lighting applications.
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2009-03-05

Greenlight Initiative Offers Internal LED Illumination System for Solar-Powered Signage Design

Greenlight Initiative has announced one of the first commercially successful deployments of an LED-based lighting installation for large exterior marker-sign applications. The internal illumination of the 2 by 8-foot remotely-mounted building marker-sign was based on Albeo Technologies’ state-of-the-art white LED fluorescent troffer retrofit kit directly integrated to the sign’s solar power system. With the installation, the uniformity of the sign's illumination was increased, while power requirements were decreased by as much as 70%.
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2009-03-05

Dialight announces new specialist appointment

It’s reported that Dialight, the industry LED lighting specialist, appointed Ian Duffy as Regional Manager, Europe for Obstruction and Hazardous Location Lighting. That means Ian joins from Cooper Crouse-Hinds and brings with him 20 years’ experience in hazardous area lighting to Dialight in Europe.
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2009-03-04

Philips releases LED catalog, now offers 3-year warranty on LED luminaires

Philips Lighting now offers a 3-year warranty on all its LED-based luminaires. LEDs become increasingly popular for white light applications as well as for dynamic color displays, Philips, as the leading player in the fast-growing LED lighting market, product integrity is essential. The introduction of this guarantee underpins Philips Lighting’s commitment to provide high quality LED solutions with outstanding performance and reliability customers can trust.
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2009-03-03

Albeo Technologies "C-Series" White-LED High Bay Light Fixture Wins U.S. DOE Award

Albeo Technologies announces that it has received the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Next Generation Luminaire (NGL) Market Ready Award for their C-Series(TM) white-LED Solid-State High Bay light fixture. The NGL award recognizes manufacturers who develop innovative commercial luminaires that are energy-efficient and provide high lighting quality and consistency, glare control, lumen maintenance, and luminaire appearance needed to meet specification lighting requirements.
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2009-03-03

Sharp: Chip LEDs offer up to 90 lumen per watt

In addition to the LED Lighting Module “Zenigata“, Sharp plans to expand its LED Line-up with white and RGB high brightness chip LEDs. It consists of 21 different types of white light LEDs and 11 different types of monochrome and RGB LEDs. The company notes they offer a high light performance of up to 90 lumen per watt.
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2009-03-02

EarthLED EvoLux and ZetaLux LED Bulbs earn UL Listing and FCC Approval

Advanced Lumonics, LLC, an early leader in the direct replacement LED lighting market through its consumer oriented EarthLED brand has announced its EvoLux and ZetaLux LED light bulbs have achieved UL Listing and FCC Certification. The company says that the UL Listing will allow the use of EvoLux and ZetaLux in a variety of projects that require this certification prior to installation and open up many previously untapped markets for LED technology.
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2009-02-27

Color-Changing RGB LED Floor Lamp

Colour seduces, colour amuses, and colour invites extravagance and motion. Equipped with three-colour LED lighting, this sensible floor lamp with white pleated fabric and a matt white concrete base goes through every colour of the rainbow once switched on. Made by French company Colonne, the 6' lamp uses two RGB drivers and 14 LEDs to power the three-color LED lighting system. And much like TVs, this lamp can reproduce the entire color spectrum by adjusting the levels of these three colors.
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2009-02-24

Winners of LED Next Generation Luminaires Design Competition Announced

The winners of the first annual Next Generation Luminaires(tm) competition have been disclosed at Strategies in Light conference(SIL) in Santa Clara, California, February 18-20, 2009. The awards recognize excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED luminaires for general illumination, using white light in commercial lighting applications.
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2009-02-24

Toshiba develops new near-ultraviolet LED for next-generation LED lighting

At the International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference (nano tech 2009), Toshiba Corp showcased a near-ultraviolet LED that is being developed for use in next-generation LED lighting. The company says the LED features a high external quantum efficiency of 36% and an emission wavelength of 380nm band.
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2009-02-23

Neo Neon aggressively moves its LED lighting program forward

The Neo Neon Holdings Ltd. is building its own tech support by collaborating with the elite South China University of Technology in southern mainland China to open an optoelectronics technology institute to back its expitaxy-wafer factory, which began production in Nov. 2008. Industry watchers notes the school can help improve not only Neo Neon’s LED manufacturing but also corporate plans to transform from a traditional enterprise into a high-tech manufacturer.
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