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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

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Why SSL? spacer

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 Basics spacer

How do LEDs compare to conventional white light sources, and what factors determine the quality of lighting they provide?

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Using LEDs spacer

Today, 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 Challenges spacer

How 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 Challenges spacer

Initial 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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Standards spacer

What 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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