advances in technology are crucial if China is to meets its LED goals

Ben Lin, senior analyst at international LED consultancy LEDinside in Shenzhen, said they may include some listed companies as well as unlisted players such as Shenzhen Spark Optoelectronics S&T Co, Shenzhen Collection Enterprises Co and French-invested Zhongshan Juneng Hi-tech Optoelectronics & Lighting Co.

Chinese LED makers currently rely heavily on foreign companies for chips, which account for half of the production cost of the lights. Bringing that technology back home would help reduce costs. Lower costs and advances in technology are crucial if China is to meets its LED goals.

Reflecting a global trend, the Chinese LED high bay light market will likely see a compound annual growth rate of over 40 percent through 2016, making up 46 percent of the country's overall general lighting industry, the McKinsey report said.

Next week at Strategies in Light, the premier conference and exhibition for solid-state lighting (SSL), emerging fabless company, Ikon Semiconductor, will debut its digital controller Integrated Circuit (IC) technology for the dimmable LED retrofit market. The new technology is designed to meet cost and performance standards for today’s LED lighting products, while also enabling greater design simplicity for bulb manufacturers and OEMs. Central to the IC’s value is an innovative digital architecture that eliminates costly components – a benefit that reduces the form factor and improves reliability.

Winning products will be showcased throughout the fair period

Two zones introduced in 2012, and which proved highly popular with exhibitors and visitors alike, will make a welcome return in 2013: Hall of Aurora offers an elegant environment in which to promote branded quality lighting products; Hall of LED & Green Lighting is devoted to the fast-growing modern lighting solution and is split into 2 sub-zones covering Indoor Lighting and Outdoor Lighting.

Other theme zones – Commercial Lighting, Decorative Lighting, Lighting Accessories, Parts & Components and Technical & Outdoor Lighting – will allow buyers to target exhibitors offering lighting products which cover household, commercial as well as architectural uses.

The fair will also serve as an information exchange platform, where participants can keep up to date with market intelligence, the latest technological developments and regulatory updates, through the Asian Lighting Forum and a series of seminars addressing key issues of the lighting industry. The 6th Hong Kong Lighting Design Competition, being held during the spring edition of the fair for the first time, aims at enhancing the design quality and creativity of Hong Kong lighting industry. Winning products will be showcased throughout the fair period.

Richard Petty has endorsed Cree® LED lighting after enthusiastically transforming his 100,000 square-foot garage with state-of-the-art LED fixtures by Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE). More than 700 Cree LED luminaires now illuminate the Petty’s Garage complex, which specializes in the restoration of high-performance vehicles, stock cars, drag racers and Petty signature cars.

the white sands under tropical palm tree

The paradisiacal beaches of Playa del Carmen promise their own picture-perfect sunsets, complete with surf breaking on the white sands under tropical palm trees, but the same effect can now be enjoyed by the hordes of hungry tourists now flocking to this chic hot spot, when they dine at local restaurant La Penita de Jaltemba, basking in the warm sunset glow of the MR16 2200K LED lamp, created through the fruitful pioneering teamwork of ALT and Cree.

According to Professor Wasilewski, “MBE technology is rich in its application across several fields of study that we are focusing on here at WIN and IQC. After thorough evaluation, we thought the GEN10 was the best choice due to its flexible cluster architecture, system design details, full automation and relatively small footprint. It ideally fits our needs across many research frontiers. Also, given the importance of effusion cells to our research, we thought Veeco would be a great choice given their expertise and our history with their cells.”

Jim Northup, Vice President, General Manager of Veeco’s MBE Operations, commented, “Our team is very excited that the University of Waterloo has selected the GEN10 as its first piece of equipment to be installed at the new Quantum-Nano Center. It’s a great example of how Veeco’s state of the art MBE technology continues to remain at the forefront of broad based research around the world.”

the technology will also provide illumination for homes

Another significant market for sapphire is Silicon-on-Sapphire (SoS) Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFICs). SoS RFIC chips deliver high RF performance with low power consumption, a small form factor, and significantly reduced crosstalk in antenna applications that are pervasive in smart phones and other consumer devices.

British scientists are working on tiny LED lights that could deliver Wi-Fi-like internet communications, while simultaneously displaying information. At the same time, the technology will also provide illumination for homes, offices and a whole host of other locations.

Over the next four years, with Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding, a consortium of UK universities LED high bay light by the University of Strathclyde will be developing this innovative technology to help unleash the full potential of 'Li-Fi'—the transmission of internet communications using visible light rather than the radio waves and microwaves currently in use.

Although the potential possibilities offered by Li-Fi are already being explored all over the world, the EPSRC-funded consortium is pursuing a distinctive vision that could deliver enormous benefits, the scientists promise: Underpinning Li-Fi is the use of LEDs, a rapidly spreading lighting technology which is expected to become dominant over the next 20 years. Imperceptibly, LEDs flicker on and off thousands of times a second. By altering the length of the flickers, it is possible to send digital information to specially adapted PCs and other electronic devices—making Li-Fi the digital equivalent of Morse Code. This would make the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum available for internet communications, easing pressure on the increasingly crowded parts now used.

the continued growth of mobile smart devices

with the trend toward LED lighting replacing fluorescents in many buildings throughout the world, and the continued growth of mobile smart devices, LED lights that broadcast location data can help consumers interact within shopping malls, museums, trade shows, office buildings, factories and even airports and airplanes.

Each ByteLight-enabled LED high bay light broadcasts a proprietary signal that a smart device camera can detect. ByteLight’s platform delivers location information to easily update visitors with real-time maps and related location-based information without an active network connection. ByteLight administration features even enable building staff to analyse visitor traffic patterns and measure engagement.

Rather than creating an open standard, ByteLight’s firmware must be licensed to LED manufacturers, who then embed the ByteLight technology directly into the LED lamp as it is being manufactured. ByteLight recently licensed LED manufacturer, Solais, to produce ByteLight-enabled LED lighting for commercial and enterprise building solutions.

This application is really powerful, however, the standard needs to be adopted by smartphone operating systems or major app developers (who wants to use anything other than Google Maps?), but, in the mean-time you’ll be able to download a ByteLight app that can be used wherever ByteLight technology is used. Hopefully, this app will be of comparable quality to other, already established, smartphone mapping apps.

A dedicated curing system for wide format inkjet printers, the new Subzero LED (above) offers ground-breaking performance for air-cooled LED technology combined with the architectural pedigree, features and benefits of the UK-based company’s 2005 launched SubZero UV lamp range.

An additional benefit comes as the sealed units do not attract dust or insects

This new LED lamp can work with dry battery, and be used in portable sterilization device and nutrient solution sterilization. The technology has received basic patents from Japan and United States, and is scheduled to be commercial in 2015.

Local tri-state area residents, who see LED high bay light nightly, are invited to look up at the building and vote for their favorite shade of color via the ESB Facebook page. ESB fans around the world also have the opportunity to vote on ESB's Facebook. The final seven selected colors will be announced the week of January 21, 2013.

The Empire State Building unveiled its new state-of-the-art LED lighting system designed by Philips Color Kinetics. The new lighting system is unique to ESB and allows customized light capabilities from a palette of over 16 million colors in limitless combinations along with special effects such as ripples, sparkles, cross-fades and bursts.

An additional benefit comes as the sealed units do not attract dust or insects, making them the most hygienic option for any conveniencestore.  The lack of heat given off by the units also means that produce stays fresher for longer and chillers and air conditioning doesn’t need to work as hard, saving further energy usage.

where illumination of the space is only required when occupied

Lumix has developed a smart range of multi-functional LED high bay light with each product offering either basic, motion sensor, emergency pack, or emergency pack with sensor options. The motion sensor options include an adjustable detection range, adjustable trigger level and the ability to dim to 0 or 20% illumination when no one is present. In addition, the units can be interlinked which allows a group of lights to be triggered by one unit with a sensor. This is particularly useful for corridors and stairwells where illumination of the space is only required when occupied.

“This is the first time we have identified a supplier that offers a full family of lights with similar multi-functionality”, explained Managing Director, Simon Leggett. “Lumix represent the kind of dynamic, innovative and creative company that Light Planet are proud to develop relationships with”.

The Lumix range of products is targeted directly at the fluorescent replacement market and features 2D replacement bulkheads for internal, external and architectural environments; 1 and 2 tube replacement for the vapour proof, IP65 T8 fluorescents which are ideal for car parks; and a low bay linear fitting that compares to T5 for around 50% of the energy consumption.

The same four also feature the accessibility feature, Voice Guidance, but only the WT60 and DT60 can be controlled by voice -- although it isn't full on voice control. They will start to become available this spring, with the top-of-the-line WT60 setting itself apart by featuring a built-in camera, 2D-3D conversion and a special ISFccc Calibration Mode.

manufacturers a sound testing ground for their global plans

It is generally the case that US juries make large awards, and it is generally the case that they get reduced on appeal,” Ilya Kazi from the UK’s Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys told the BBC. “If history repeats itself Marvell could face a smaller sum—but it’s still too soon to be sure how the process will play out.”

Another lightbulb to be searching for funding underneath the Indiegogo platform, the RoboSmart is an energy-efficient Bluetooth Smart enabled LED lightbulb which allows anyone the ability to customise their lighting from anywhere thanks to apps for both iOS and Android, allowing users to use either a tablet or a smart phone.

ITRI’s vice president and the general director of the institute’s Green Energy and Environment Research Laboratories, the new alliance aims to complete the CNS 15233 industry standard for the island’s LED streetlights, analyze and evaluate LED streetlight reliability and characteristic changes in a two-year period, sign a mutual-recognition agreement with the Fujian Province authorities on LED standards, survey consumer attitude on LED streetlights as guidelines for future improvements, and develop cooperation on LED streetlight installations in Poland, Malaysia and Australia via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The ITRI executive noted that Taiwan has around 19% of global LED-lighting market and was the world’s No.3 LED manufacturer in output value last year. The Taiwan LED streetlight and household lighting markets provide the island’s manufacturers a sound testing ground for their global plans.

the energy consumption of the sector could have a significant impact on electricity demand

Lighting is one of those facets of modern life that we rather take for granted, but it is a huge consumer of electricity and LED lights consume a fraction compared to traditional incandescent lights or even fluorescent lights, which are themselves capable of up to 75% savings in power over incandescent.

Lighting accounts for 19 percent of global electricity consumption, so changes that slash the energy consumption of the sector could have a significant impact on electricity demand.

One factor holding back earlier adoption has been price. Although LED lights can last up to 50 times longer than an incandescent bulb, upfront costs have been prohibitive, so far. As production capacity rapidly rises and the rare earth metals yttrium, europium and terbium have fallen in price, the cost of manufacture has come down, speeding uptake.

According to Tasman Metals, a mining company in the sector, LEDs present many advantages over both incandescent and compact fluorescent light sources, including lower energy consumption, longer life, improved robustness, smaller size, faster switching, and greater durability and reliability.

Light technology to create a total solution from a single supplier

We decided to specify Acuity Brands products because of the indoor ambient LED lighting option,” said Brad Lauritsen of Key Professional Engineers, who performed an energy audit of the facility. “The RT Series luminaire from Lithonia Lighting neatly integrates with Light technology to create a total solution from a single supplier.”

Through integrated lighting and controls solutions, IPERS experienced a $12,000 reduction in energy costs over the same three-month period from the previous year. In addition to specifying RT Series LED luminaires, IPERS incorporated Peerless? lighting solutions from the Acuity Brands portfolio to create a modern look and feel in the conference rooms.

“One of the advantages of working with Acuity Brands is we can provide a smart and simple lighting and controls solutions for any space,” said Dave Ranieri, Vice President and General Manager of the Indoor Business Unit of Acuity Brands. “As industry leaders in integrated lighting and controls solutions, we were able to provide IPERS with the right technology to meet their short- and long-term goals.”

DRS and Associates, a full-service, marketing and public relations agency renowned for guiding and branding major home design and architectural brands and building materials, has been named agency of record for Sonneman? – A Way of Light. DRS will oversee the seamless integration of Sonneman – A Way of Light’s public relations, advertising, digital and social media campaigns. Work on the account begins immediately.

“In choosing a partner for our brand," said Robert Sonneman, founder and CEO of Sonneman – A Way of Light, “we wanted a firm with strong ties to the design community as well as proven experience in navigating and connecting our brand to the digital sphere, making inroads.” He continued, “Further, DRS’ technical expertise and industry savvy and passion for design make it an ideal collaborator.”

led Micron executives to narrow the focus on the development of LED technology

The Boise-based computer chip maker Micron Technology Inc. is scaling back on its plans to develop energy-efficient lighting technology, leading to the layoff of at least 30 workers.

Micron spokesman Dan Francisco confirmed the decision Wednesday in a story published by the Idaho Statesman. Francisco says increased competition in the LED market, a changing world economy and decision to focus on computer memory led Micron executives to narrow the focus on the development of LED technology.

The company started the LED light technology program in 2009 with the help of $5 million in federal economic stimulus cash. The division had 170 employees, and after the job layoffs 30 workers will remain with the program while another 110 have already taken other jobs with Micron.

Seesmart’s retrofit for Regis High School began by replacing the light fixtures in the gymnasium with LED fixtures. After seeing the results in the gym the administration decided to replace all of the school’s lighting with LED fixtures. Fluorescent lights were replaced with Seesmart LED tube lighting in over 100 classrooms, offices, and other educational spaces, as well as extensive hallways. The changeover included 967 new or retrofitted fixtures. Installation began in January 2012 and was almost fully completed in just three months.

The company's entire portfolio has a reputation for efficiency

GE floodlights will light Maracana Stadium, the facility hosting the 2014 World Cup and opening and closing ceremonies for the 2016 Olympics. The lighting upgrade will provide a sharper visual experience for athletes, spectators and television viewers around the globe. Courtesy of SEObras, photo by Erica Ramalho.

"Maracan has historical value for the city of Rio de Janeiro, for our country and for the world as an icon of Brazilian culture and international soccer. The state government's job was to approve renovations that would symbolize the country's capacity to host world-caliber events. From the seats to the lighting, we made it a priority from the start to choose the best equipment and solutions," commented ícaro Moreno, EMOP president.

The project took into account the need to provide Maracan? with uniform and consistent lighting to eliminate shadows and offer perfect visibility anywhere on the field, a crucial element for players' performance and high-definition television broadcasts. The GE Lighting system makes it possible to control glare and reduce sky-glow, helping to concentrate light on the field.

"The decision to choose the solution presented by GE Lighting took into consideration its ability to improve the quality of light in the largest stadium in Brazil and the site of the World Cup final. The company's entire portfolio has a reputation for efficiency, providing the guarantee we need to ensure perfect lighting during the games and increase visibility in every corner of the field," noted Carlos Zaeyen, a representative of Consórcio Maracan? Rio 2014.

There are also potential safety applications in the automotive sector

The wavelength of the chip prototype of 850 nanometers is perfect for infrared illumination, particularly for surveillance tasks and use with CCTV cameras. There are also potential safety applications in the automotive sector, such as precrash sensors and illumination sources for night vision systems.

“The way in which the efficiency and brightness have been increased can be transferred from 850 nanometers to other wavelengths,” said Markus Br?ll, Project Manager for the development of IRED chips at Osram Opto Semiconductors in Regensburg. “This means that it will be possible to create highly energy-efficient solutions for infrared lighting in the future”. Fewer components will be needed in multi-chip applications, saving both money and energy.The results of this development work are now being implemented stage by stage. The new chip is expected to go into series production between the start and middle of next year.

Veeco has received orders from Guangdong Deli Optoelectronics Co., Ltd, a newly formed and privately held company located in the high tech development zone of Jiangmen, Guangdong, for multiple TurboDisc? K465i? Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) Systems to support its HB LED manufacturing ramp.

Mai Qinghua, President of Deli Optoelectronics, commented, "We are excited to select Veeco’s K465i systems for our new production facility which will open in the spring of 2013. We chose Veeco over its competitors because of the Company’s demonstrated market leadership in MOCVD and production-proven technology. Veeco’s systems will provide us the lowest cost of ownership to help us achieve great success in the LED market.”

Much of the growth came in the area of display metrology

Instrument Systems has posted very strong growth in recent years, and its 2011/12 financial year, which closed in June 2012, had the best results since the company was founded. Combined sales with the LED high bay light subsidiary rose by 27% to EUR 30.3 million ($39.6 million), up from EUR 23.9 million in the year ended June 2011.

Much of the growth came in the area of display metrology, with Instrument Systems capturing a number of major orders from leading brand manufacturers for consumer electronics.

However, Konica Minolta Optics was definitely interested in Instrument Systems reputation in the LED field. Toshihiko Karasaki, president of Konica Minolta Optics, said: “Our goal is to have a leading global position in all our corporate divisions and to integrate international talent within our group. Instrument Systems is the best company in LED lighting measurement to consistently implement this strategy.

High quality LEDs helping broadcasters to save energy, cut costs and reduce CO2 emissions. The latest advanced, low-energy lighting technologies enhance picture quality and increase creative options, improving the efficiency of studio operations.

Which should lead to cheaper prices in the future

The city already has employed LED lights downtown with the development of N.C. Veterans Park, which opened last year. The new lights are up in the parking lot and along Bragg Boulevard next to the Airborne & Special Operations Museum. And the Amtrak station parking lot has recently converted to LED high bay light with a federal grant, said Craig Hampton, the city's special projects director.

While LED fixtures are still more than three times the cost of purchasing a sodium-vapor bulb, the price of $400 for one LED fixture has dropped 20 percent in just the past year since PWC began planning the pilot study, said Carolyn Justice-Hinson, the utility's main spokeswoman. And more manufacturers are joining in the craze, which should lead to cheaper prices in the future, she said.

PWC has another motive for the pilot study: The General Assembly in 2007 passed a law requiring public utilities to start investing in renewable energy and power-saving measures such as LED lights.

In most cases, PWC will use the same poles and replace the bulbs and fixtures hanging over the roadways. But PWC will use the study to decide whether cul-de-sacs, for instance, need brighter LED bulbs than those that will go up on blocks of streets.

The natural magnificence of the Garden's living collections

According to Gail Wood, Atlanta Botanical Garden Exhibition Manager, "Since this was our second year, the creativity bar was raised even higher. The teams worked for months in close collaboration with Lighting Science on top-secret designs to make this year's Great Lawn's "LED high bay light" even more spectacular than the original 2011 debut. Lighting gurus from Lighting Science combined their world-renowned products and innovative technologies to illuminate a 50-foot-tall landmark Dawn Redwood tree. Additional Lighting Science innovations wash the front conservatory with multi-colored hues.

"As a non-profit dedicated to cultivating and sharing organic beauty with the community, we were resolute that our holiday exhibition be a joyful expression of the season, but not at the expense of our mission to further environmental sustainability efforts and awareness," said Wood. "Lighting Science's brilliant LED fixtures transformed the Gardens into a breath-taking holiday landscape that will again delight thousands, all while preserving the environmental integrity that does justice to the natural magnificence of the Garden's living collections."

Designed in collaboration with Tres Fromme, Landscape Designer, each of the LED luminaires uses a mere 10 watts of energy while boasting the capacity to cast over 16 million distinctive color shades. The LED fixtures also include integrated sound sensitivity capabilities which sync the bulbs' with a musical soundtrack to create a sensation of a "choreographed" dance routine.

"This holiday season, Lighting Science is proud to provide the lighting technology behind the Atlanta Botanical Garden's interactive exhibition," said Keith Scott, chief commercial officer of Lighting Science. "By fusing LED technology and an unmatched eye for design, our Advanced Projects Group has turned architectural and artistic dreams into a brilliant winter wonderland. We are very proud to be a part of this wonderful exhibit once again."

blue lights at optimized ratios for plant growth

SDK has developed the new cultivation method jointly with Professor Masayoshi Shigyo, Faculty of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University. Compared with conventional LED-based plant growth facilities, the new method shortens shipment cycles and increases the amount of harvest through the irradiation of red and blue lights at optimized ratios for plant growth, using LED chips produced by SDK.

Kawauchi Village has decided to adopt the new cultivation method (the Shigyo method) and SDK's LED chips at its new plant growth facility, recognizing the advantages of the method. SDK has decided to license the LED high bay light technology for free to assist the village's reconstruction efforts.

The village, located at the center of Abukuma Highlands, is known for its rich rice crop. As the village is within the 30-km radius of the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Station, however, part of the village was designated as a "cautionary area" and the rest as an "evacuation-prepared area in case of emergency" after the nuclear accident following the Great East Japan Earthquake. The "evacuation-prepared area" designation has already been lifted, and some of the residents have started returning to the village. Nevertheless, it is not easy to restore the farmland, and employment opportunities in the village are not yet sufficient.

As part of its efforts to restore agriculture and ensure employment opportunities, Kawauchi Village decided to build a hydroponic plant growth facility that uses safe groundwater and artificial light. The facility, to be operated as a totally closed system, will ensure food safety, and employ 25 workers. A ground-breaking ceremony was held on October 20, and the facility will start producing leaf lettuce and herbs in April 2013.

LED bollards were added to the lighting plan

one of North America’s most experienced and knowledgeable manufacturers of outdoor lighting, has provided Sacred Heart Academy of Hempstead, NY with LED luminaires and bollards for its entire campus. In total, 35 single and multi-head poles and 50 bollards provide Sacred Heart students, families, and faculty with a lighting package that improves safety, saves energy, reduces maintenance, and helps beautify the school’s grounds.

Working in conjunction with school personnel and Cameron Engineering of Woodbury, NY, Sentry devised a comprehensive lighting plan for several types of areas including the driveway, parking area LED high bay light, student drop-off area, and various pathways. To provide suitable light levels and uniformity, single-head, double-head, and triple head poles were used primarily for the large, open spaces. For pathways, crosswalks and other small spaces, LED bollards were added to the lighting plan.

To provide safety in areas with high pedestrian traffic, matching non illuminated bollards augmented the use of LED bollards. Sentry also developed a unique bollard base so that several non illuminated bollards could easily be removed by maintenance personnel during times of special events or to allow emergency vehicles access to certain parts of the grounds.The specified LED linear high bay light are Sentry’s famed Battery Park series.  Each is configured with a Zhaga-compliant Philips Fortimo light enginethat consumes a scant 58 watts of power, but emits 6000 lumens. Sentry’s SPR reflector system with Backlight Reduction asymmetrically distributes comfortable, pleasing, indirect light.  The Backlight Reduction feature reduces house side illumination by approximately 35% while directing additional light towards the street side of the luminaire. As Sacred Heart is located amid a residential community, Backlight Reduction helps minimize any possible light trespass.

The specified bollards utilize Sentry’s Washington style decorative design. LED versions are configured with Xicato light engines that consume only 14 watts of energy. Sentry’s SPR conical reflector provides a symmetric Type V distribution to uniformly illuminate the various pathways and crosswalks.

The Vivid lamp is designed for demanding display applications in museums

For LFI and its global business base, San Diego opens yet another new door to the future with its spectacular combination of Pacific-coast location, superb facilities, unrivaled accessibility and a beautiful, soaring city poised and proud to welcome us,” notes Portman.  “The San Diego Convention Center in particular creates a unique environment perfectly suited to the LED high bay light design aesthetic with its distinctive architecture, downtown proximity and bayshore siting,” adds Portman.  “With these and the many other defining advantages San Diego holds, we expect great things for LFI’s continuing growth in 2016,” Portman adds.
                                                
In its latest review of the nation’s largest trade shows, the highly respected industry publication Trade Show Executive named LFI to its coveted Gold 100 coterie of top U.S. trade shows and to its Fastest 50 list of fastest-growing trade shows for 2011.

The 2016 San Diego location decision is based on extended study and customer dialogue, including independent quantitative and qualitative research conducted among LFI exhibitors and attendees.  San Diego emerged as the clear preference among LFI’s global customer population, which includes top designers, specifiers, engineers, architects and other professionals.

An alternative to halogen 50W MR16 lamps, Soraa's LED linear high bay light feature full spectrum light; a CRI of 95 and R9 of 95 (higher than most halogen lamps); produce no UV or IR; last up to 10 times as long; use 75% less energy; run cooler; produce a much more consistent and efficient beam; and are compatible with existing lamp fixtures and lighting infrastructure, says the firm. The Vivid lamp is designed for demanding display applications in museums, galleries, designer retail, and premier hotels and resorts.

Even illumination and performance equivalent to a traditional downlight

Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, recently provided lighting solutions to the University of Kansas’ Studio 804 design team to illuminate Galileo’s Pavilion, a student-designed building on the campus of Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Products includeHalo LED recessed downlights,Neo-Ray Straight and Narrow suspended luminaires, andSure-Lites LED Edge-lit exit signs. These products were chosen to provide energy-efficient illumination and to help meet sustainable goals on the ever-expanding college campus.

Built to do more than simply house classrooms, Galileo’s Pavilion was designed to inspire students, faculty, and the general public both now and throughout the building’s future. The building, which features two ‘inspired’ classrooms as well as a student lounge, serves as a teaching tool for the college’s faculty to educate students about sustainable design by transforming the physical campus into a living learning laboratory. Many features, including the choice of materials and lighting, the assembly of the wall, and the design of the courtyard, illustrate the strong commitment JCCC has to sustainable design while also helping connect the building to nature and its surroundings.

Cooper Lighting assisted us in acquiring energy efficient task specific lights for all our space types,” said Stephanie Stone, LEED AP BD+C, University of Kansas Studio 804 graduate. “Its Neo-Ray fixtures with emergency back-up options and modern exit signs allowed us to keep a clean modern aesthetic. The Halo LED downlights, which are featured throughout the space, allowed us to cut energy costs significantly to maintain our overall theme of sustainable, efficient design.”

To reinforce the school’s commitment to energy efficient, sustainable solutions, the Studio 804 design team chose LED downlights from Cooper Lighting. Halo LED downlights feature excellent color rendering along with the industry’s widest selection of color temperatures. The dimmable downlights are ENERGY STAR-qualified and designed to last with a five year, 50,000-hour warranty. The optical design provides smooth, even illumination and performance equivalent to a traditional downlight.

resource efficient green economy are to be realized

Increasing numbers of countries are now achieving major financial savings, generating green jobs, and seeing reductions in mercury, sulphur dioxide, and other pollutants from power stations, through a switch to efficient lighting. Ambitious policies and partnerships must be seized if the social, economic, and environmental benefits of a transition to a low-carbon, resource efficient green economy are to be realized.

Viper Networks, Inc. has made success on both LED lighting pilot programs with Sri Lanka's Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources; and with Colombo city officials representing the largest metropolitan area in Sri Lanka.

While the Company seeks to install indoor lighting and street lights for all of Sri Lanka's 18 existing harbors and 11 new harbors under construction, the anticipated agreement (upon pilot project completion) for approximately 100 to 200 indoor lights and street lights per location represent the much smaller of the two pilot programs.

The Company's priority to establish significantly increased manufacturing capacity with Apollo Metro reflects in part, Viper Networks targeting much larger LED Street Light municipality clients for economically fast growing countries with major cities abroad, as well as a domestic focus on securing agreements with certain municipalities with multiple cities and towns within one or more U.S. counties for potential large scale LED street light replacement business.