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1.
LED
Lumen Maintenance and Light Loss Factors - An article has been
published in IES LEUKOS entitled
"Lumen Maintenance and Light Loss Factors: Consequences of Current Design
Practices for LEDs." The article
was written by Michael Royer of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and
discusses complications related to the lamp lumen depreciation (LLD) light loss
factor and LEDs. Because of the unique operating characteristics of LEDs and
lack of a comprehensive lifetime rating—as well as the problematic relationship
between SSL lifetime and lumen maintenance—determining an appropriate LLD
factor for LED products is difficult.
The IES recommends using an LLD of no greater than 0.70 when the
quantity of light is an important design consideration. The article discusses
the issue in detail, compares the performance of some conventional and LED
products, and examines alternatives to the currently recommended approach for
determining LLD factors for LED products.
Access at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ssl/tech_reports.html
2. Cree's Q2'14
Earnings Preview: Rising LED Penetration to Drive Demand - The LED market dynamics
improved considerably in 2013, primarily driven by the launch of new innovative
products and the closing price gap with traditional lighting. Led by strong
lighting demand, Cree provided guidance for revenue to grow to $400-$420
million, with gross margins of around 38% in Q2 2014. Backed by strengthening
demand across business segments – LEDs, Lighting & Power and RF – the
company reported a 24% annual increase in its revenue base last quarter.
Additionally, backed by higher lighting demand, benefits from LED bulb cost
reductions, and higher fixture sales, Cree’s gross margins improved by 1.8
percentage points year to year. http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2014/01/16/crees-q214-earnings-preview-rising-led-penetration-to-drive-demand/
3. Cree
Shatters Efficiency Benchmark with First 200-Lumen-Per-Watt LED Luminaire - Twice the efficiency of the
best linear fluorescent luminaires. The latest DOE projections had estimated
that this level of luminaire efficiency would not occur until after 2020, but Cree’s
latest innovation has made this possible six years sooner than projected. The
prototype leverages Cree’s vertical integration with innovations in LED chips,
optics, materials technology and novel system design to deliver unprecedented
performance. The 3,200-lumen concept luminaire delivered 200 LPW + at 80 CRI at
thermal equilibrium while remaining within the ANSI color specification for
3000 K. http://www.cree.com/News-and-Events/Cree-News/Press-Releases/2014/January/200-LPW-fixture
4. TCP Secures Patent Licensing Agreement
with Philips - As part of this agreement, the two companies have agreed to
settle and dismiss the patent infringement lawsuit that was pending in the US
District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The royalty-bearing license
allows TCP and its affiliates full worldwide access to Philips’
LED-related patented technologies that Philips makes available to the lighting
industry through its LED Luminaire and Retrofit Bulb licensing program. This
license agreement with TCP follows earlier agreements between Philips and other
companies. http://www.tedmag.com/
5.
LED Manufacturer Chosen for 2014 Forbes List of America's Most
Promising Companies - Noribachi www.noribachi.com an LED lighting manufacturer, was chosen for the 2014 Forbes list of America's Most Promising
Companies. Noribachi
is an LED lighting company in Southern California specializing in creating
retrofit lights for existing and brand new fixtures. The company has a large
engineering staff with a substantial IP portfolio. Noribachi is committed to
making commercial and industrial lighting an integral part of the connected
world of tomorrow by including "Internet of Things" technologies in
our products. http://www.tedmag.com/
6.
Philips
Introduces 'Lighting as a Service' - While the model is commonly used to finance building
retrofits, Philips will pay the upfront costs of installation and be
compensated through a performance contract – the energy savings the
retrofit produces. In Washington, DC, Philips will upgrade over 13,000 lighting
fixtures in all its parking garages at no upfront cost to the city and provide
a 10-year maintenance contract. Philips will get paid from the $2 million in
savings the LEDs are expected to provide each year. The project starts this
spring and will take about a year. http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/25461
7.
VA Commercial Loan Program
Aimed at Energy Efficiency - A new commercial loan program is available to help Charlottesville, VA
area businesses implement energy efficiency improvements and technologies. UVa
Community Credit Union has committed to lend up to $1 million under this
initiative. Organizers anticipate the average loan will be between $25,000 and
$100,000 with terms of three to 15 years. Lighting upgrades; energy audits;
insulation; and heating, ventilation and air conditioning system improvements
are among the eligible projects. http://leap-va.org/
8.
LG&E, KU Plan to File
Expanded Energy Efficiency Programs - Louisville Gas and Electric
Company and Kentucky Utilities Company will file Friday 1/24 with the Kentucky
Public Service Commission plans to expand several of the utilities' most
popular energy efficiency programs. It
will offer programs and financial incentives to help residential and commercial
customers better manage their energy usage and to help offset customers' costs
for various energy-efficient products and services. Visit www.lge-ku.com/savingenergy for a
complete list of the programs and services.
9.
South Bend, IN Energy Office
Racks Up Savings - The
Energy Office has helped facilitate more than 30 energy projects in the
community, resulting in about $17 million in executed and anticipated energy
savings through 2021. Among other things, the office has helped upgrade the
lighting system in the three city-owned parking garages. In upgrading to LED lights in the three
city-owned parking garages downtown, the Energy Office managed to secure about
$95,000 in grant money from Energizing Indiana to help pay for the $225,000
project. The new lights are expected to
save about $92,000 per year in energy costs, for a full return on investment in
about 19 months. 1/21 AP
10. Lakewood, WA May Switch To LED Streetlights Lakewood, WA is considering replacement of
its roughly 3,000 streetlights, exchanging the familiar orange glow for the
blue hue cast by LED lights. The project is estimated to cost around $2 million.
Preliminary estimates show the
city could save roughly $250,000 a year from the switch, which includes energy
savings and reduced maintenance costs. It also would improve visibility. 1/21 The News Tribune
11. $5.8
Million Deal Will Save Hawaii Hospital Energy and Money - Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu will save
energy and money, thanks to a contract with efficiency services financer Metrus
Energy. Metrus will finance and
implement $5.8 million in energy upgrades - including a new central cooling and
heating plant, lighting upgrades and energy management and control systems.
Kuakini will pay Metrus based on realized energy savings once the project
becomes operational. Metrus is partnering with Energy Industries, which has a
strong presence in Hawaii, to provide project installation and ongoing
maintenance services. PRNewswire
12. LED Street Lights in
Europe: A Bright Tomorrow - Incandescent and halogen lamps have been banned in Europe. The
European Union (EU) has taken this strong step as a move toward meeting its
20-20-20 targets of increasing energy efficiency by 20%, increasing the share
of renewable energy by 20% and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. The constantly declining price of LED lamps is
boosting the LED lighting market in Europe. With the implementation of LEDs, around 70% of energy currently used in
street lighting would be saved. Successful implementation of LED pilot projects
in European countries including the UK, Germany, Spain, Poland, France, the
Netherlands, Croatia, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, and the Czech Republic have
proven its benefits and has accelerated the LED market. The PennEnergy
Research is available at: http://ogjresearch.stores.yahoo.net/led-street-lights-europe-bright-tomorrow.html
13. Lighting for Tomorrow 2014 Competition
Launched - Lighting for Tomorrow announced its twelfth annual
competition at the Dallas Market, Jan. 15-19. The 2014 competition seeks
lighting control devices, solid-state lighting (SSL) fixtures, replacement
lamps, and retrofit kits that meet market price points such as LED A-lamps
under $10 and fixtures under $50, as well as high lumen A-lamps. Similar to
last year, Lighting for Tomorrow awards bonus points for high CRI LEDs, OLEDs
and products for senior populations. For more information: www.lightingfortomorrow.com
