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Solid-state lighting (SSL) technology has the potential to cut U.S. lighting energy usage by one-quarter and contribute significantly to our nation's climate change solutions. The U.S. Department of Energy acts as a catalyst to drive R&D breakthroughs in efficiency and performance, and to equip buyers to successfully apply SSL lighting.
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A Comprehensive Program
The U.S. Department of Energy—together with industry partners—sponsors a comprehensive program to spur SSL research, development, and commercialization. Learn more about:
- Research & Development
- CALiPER Testing
- L Prize Competition
- Next Generation Luminaires Competition
- Lighting Facts
- GATEWAY Demonstrations
- Street Lighting Consortium
- TINSSL
Solid-State Lighting Basics
Why SSL?Why are government and industry investments being directed to develop solid-state lighting? What strategies are needed to advance this promising technology? |
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LED BasicsHow do LEDs compare to conventional white light sources, and what factors determine the quality of lighting they provide? |
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Using LEDsToday, a steady stream of LED replacement lamps and light fixtures is entering the general lighting market. How can buyers make informed decisions about using these products in key applications? |
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R&D ChallengesHow is R&D continually improving the energy efficiency, color quality, lifetime, cost, reliability, and other aspects of LED lighting systems? What is on the horizon for organic LEDs? |
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Market ChallengesInitial consumer disappointment in other efficient lighting, such as CFLs, slowed early market adoption. What is being done to enable more successful market introductions for SSL? |
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StandardsWhat is the lighting industry doing to set standards for LED products? How are performance attributes being tested and reported, and how can buyers benefit from this information? |
News
Webcast on L Prize PAR 38 Competition: A New Start
March 16, 2012
DOE Reopens L Prize PAR 38 Competition
March 8, 2012
DOE Releases Life-Cycle Energy Consumption Report
February 24, 2012
Atlanta R&D Workshop Presentations Posted
February 10, 2012
DOE Releases Consortium Financial Tool
February 9, 2012
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Events
Webcast: L Prize PAR 38 Competition
March 27, 2012
Webcast: Municipal Consortium Retrofit Financial Analysis Tool
April 3, 2012
Municipal Consortium LED Street Lighting Workshop: Los Angeles
April 19-20, 2012
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