Reports & Roadmaps

IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Report on LED Area Lights for a Commercial Garage Shows Good Acceptance
DOE Report on LED Area Lights for a Commercial Garage Shows Good Acceptance This U.S. Department of Energy GATEWAY Demonstration project studied the applicability of light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires for commercial parking garage applications. High-pressure sodium (HPS) area luminaires were replaced with new LED area luminaires. The project was supported under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program. Other participants in the demonstration project included Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, the Energy Trust of Oregon, and Lighting Sciences Group (LSG) Inc. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) conducted the measurements and analysis of the results. PNNL manages GATEWAY demonstrations for DOE and represents their perspective in the conduct of the work. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Report on Residential LED Lighting Shows Advantage over Conventional Lighting
DOE Report on Residential LED Lighting Shows Advantage over Conventional Lighting In August 2008 the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) conducted a light-emitting diode (LED) residential lighting demonstration project for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Building Technologies, as part of DOE’s Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technology Demonstration GATEWAY Program. Two lighting technologies, an LED replacement for lamps (bulbs) in downlights and an LED undercabinet lighting fixture, were evaluated in the demonstration which was conducted in two homes built for the 2008 Tour of Homes in Eugene, Oregon. The homes were built by the Lane County Home Builders Association (HBA) and Future B Homes. The Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) also participated in the demonstration project. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases Report on FAA Demonstration of LED Walkway Lighting
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a September 2008 report, Energy Savings Estimates of Light Emitting Diodes in Niche Lighting Applications. Today DOE published an Errata to the report regarding the refrigerated display case energy savings estimates. Specifically, the installed base of refrigerated display case fluorescent lighting systems in the U.S. was given in linear feet of display cases instead of, as labeled in the September report, the number of refrigerated display cases. This correction impacts calculations throughout the report. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases Report on FAA Demonstration of LED Walkway Lighting
DOE Releases Report on FAA Demonstration of LED Walkway Lighting The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) demonstration of LED walkway lighting. This report, prepared by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, provides an overview of project results which include energy savings of more than 25% over existing lighting, improved illuminance uniformity, and positive user feedback. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases SSL Manufacturing R&D Roadmap
The U.S. Department of Energy has published the 2010 edition of the Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Manufacturing R&D Roadmap. Complementing the SSL R&D Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP) that guides the Core and Product Development R&D programs, the Roadmap's primary goal is to guide the manufacturing R&D program and help direct funding solicitations for it. Manufacturing R&D is a part of DOE's SSL manufacturing initiative launched in 2009. The Roadmap also provides guidance for equipment and material suppliers, based on industry consensus on the expected evolution of SSL manufacturing – thereby reducing risk, improving quality, increasing yields, and lowering costs. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
New DOE Report Estimates Energy Savings Potential of SSL
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released analysis findings of the energy savings potential of solid-state lighting (SSL) sources for general illumination applications compared to conventional light sources (e.g., incandescent and fluorescent). Using an econometric model of the U.S. lighting market, the February 2010 report estimates national energy savings if SSL technology achieves certain forecasted price and performance objectives. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases SSL Manufacturing R&D Roadmap
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Solid-State Lighting Manufacturing R&D Roadmap, the end product of two stakeholder workshops sponsored by DOE in 2009. The Roadmap represents industry consensus on the expected evolution of SSL manufacturing, best practices, and opportunities for improvement and collaboration. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases Updated SSL R&D Multi-Year Plan
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the March 2009 edition of the Multi-Year Program Plan FY'09-FY'15; Solid-State Lighting Research and Development. The report provides a description of the activities the Department plans to undertake in the period of FY'09 through FY'15 to implement its SSL mission. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases GATEWAY Report on LED Parking Lot Lighting Demonstration
DOE Releases GATEWAY Report on LED Parking Lot Lighting Demonstration The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the report from a demonstration of bi-level LED parking lot lighting at a Raley's Supermarket in West Sacramento, California. This GATEWAY demonstration report, prepared by Pacific Gas & Electric and Energy Solutions, provides an overview of project results including lighting performance, economic performance, and potential energy savings. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DoE Released New CALiPER Program Results: Round 7 of Product Testing
DoE released CALiPER Program round 7 results. The testing focused on three application areas: outdoor lighting, downlights, and replacement lamps. One series of tests included eight streetlights. The series of tests on nine downlights included a wide range of luminaires that could potentially be used for downlighting. The replacement lamp category included nine different SSL products, including: MR16s, some larger directional lamps (PAR20, PAR30, and PAR38), and A-lamps. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases Phase III Oakland Demonstration Report
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the Phase III report from the solid-state lighting (SSL) demonstration of LED streetlights in Oakland, CA. This GATEWAY demonstration report, prepared by Pacific Gas & Electric and Energy Solutions, provides an overview of project results measured over a 12-month period, including comparison to Phase II luminaires, energy consumption and illuminance levels, and economic analysis. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Report Releases Two New CALiPER Benchmark Reports
DoE recently released two new CALiPER Benchmark Reports; one comparing omni-directional incandescent lamps (A-type and small decorative, candelabra-type lamps) and their commercially available LED replacements, the other shows an analysis of halogen MR16 lamps and their commercially available LED replacements. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DoE Reports Round 4 of CALiPER Testing Program Results: Inaccuracy of Performance Data
DoE Reports Round 4 of CALiPER Testing Program Results: Inaccuracy of Performance Data In round 4 of CALiPER testing DoE had a closer look on MR16 and T8 replacement products as well as on two downlights, seven task lamps and five "outdoor & other" fixtures. The DOE Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and Reporting (CALiPER) Program, formerly called the Commercial Product Testing Program, supports testing of a wide, representative array of SSL products available for general illumination. The Department allows its test results to be distributed in the public interest for noncommercial, educational purposes only. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 28, 2010
DOE Releases Oakland Demonstration Report
DOE Releases Oakland Demonstration Report The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the report from the Oakland, CA, demonstration of LED street lights. This report, prepared by Pacific Gas & Electric and Energy Solutions, provides an overview of project results including measured energy consumption and illuminance levels, economic analysis, and resident feedback. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Jul 29, 2010
DOE Releases Round 3 CALiPER Reports: Progress in Product Efficacy
DOE Releases Round 3 CALiPER Reports: Progress in Product Efficacy The U.S. Department of Energy has completed another round of solid-state lighting (SSL) product testing reports. The DOE Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and Reporting (CALiPER) Program, formerly called the Commercial Product Testing Program, supports testing of a wide, representative array of SSL products available for general illumination. The Department allows its test results to be distributed in the public interest for noncommercial, educational purposes only. Read more »
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