San Jose, CA – September 30, 2024—Efficiency and energy sustainability are key drivers of LED selection for industrial and outdoor lighting applications. With its introduction of LUXEON 5050 HE Plus, Lumileds can deliver 199 lumens per Watt and 746 lumens of high-quality light output and reduce application power consumption by 18% or more in critical infrastructure applications common to cities and businesses around the world. Further, the lower energy consumption of LUXEON 5050 HE Plus supports the transition to low-carbon or no-carbon electricity ...

ATLANTA, October 15, 2024 – Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) launched today, Nightingale™, a new brand of innovative, patient-centric lighting solutions that focuses on the patient experience while balancing the functional needs of professional caregivers. Drawing on decades of lighting expertise, Nightingale solutions combine the best of design and illumination engineering to provide a more comforting and reassuring patient experience that emphasizes wellness. “Our mission with Nightingale is to advance the role and purpose of lighting in patien...

The old globe lights on the left, compared to the new LED models on the right. Birkenhead town centre’s streets are now safer and more inviting for pedestrians and motorists thanks to a major upgrade to its lighting systems. The joint project between the Birkenhead Village Business Association, Kaipātiki Local Board and Auckland Transport was completed in late September. “The old heritage style globe lights in the town centre had been in disrepair for years with some broken and others producing lights of different shades,” explains Local Board ...

Commenting on the work that has been completed so far by its officials, Limberg said that she was happy with the progress made. Picture: supplied Cape Town - The City of Cape Town’s Directorate for Energy’s R3.5 million investment in energy-efficient LED lighting for Khayelitsha, aiming to enhance safety and reduce energy consumption has begun to pay off. City officials report steady progress as they work to upgrade 222 high-mast street lights, marking a significant step towards a brighter, more secure community. According to the city, its working teams...

Lights at three fields and the parking lot at the Ralph Schumacher Soccer Fields will be replaced with new LED lighting. The new lights will use less electricity and reduce utility costs at the site. GCM Staff Report Foley's soccer fields are set to shine brighter and more efficiently following City Council's approval of new LED lighting for several facilities. The council voted to install the upgraded lighting at three soccer fields in Ralph Schumacher Soccer Park, with plans to extend lighting to the adjacent parking lot. Mayor Ralph Hellmich ...

Opel Growers installed LED grow lights in its germination chamber and tissue culture acclimation room to increase the number of useable, uniform plants that could be transplanted. Opel Growers in Hudsonville, Mich., specializes in the production of over 1,000 perennial varieties along with woody ornamentals, annuals, ornamental grasses, succulents, and herbs. Its finished crops are marketed in a variety of container sizes to independent garden centers and landscaper wholesalers. Three years ago, Paul Pilon, the company's director of growing, began looking for ways to i...

AEM10941-based solar lamp illuminating a dark room Image: University of Buea, scientific reports, Common License CC BY 4.0 Scientists from Cameroon have designed a novel solar-powered lighting system for rural areas. The proposed system is based on the commercially available solar energy harvesting integrated circuit (IC) solution AEM10941 developed by Belgium-based E-peas. The AEM10941 system is an integrated energy management circuit that extracts DC power from up to 7-cell solar panels to simultaneously store energy in a battery and supply the system wi...

Representative Image GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to unveil the first phase of the Smart Street Lighting Project with Centralized Control and Monitoring Systems (CCMS) in Guwahati today. The inauguration ceremony will be held at Nandi Mikir Primary School, Chachal, Guwahati in the presence of Ashok Singhal, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, and Mrigen Sarania, Mayor of Guwahati Municipal Corporation. The project, under which over 11,000 energy-efficient LED street lights will be installed, aims to...

Today’s leading brand in innovative and sustainable LED lighting, Luceco has launched a new range of commercial highbay LED which is not only easy to install but offers the greatest flexibility for the end user currently on the market. Called the Titan All in One, it offers not only colour and wattage choice, but also beam angle change all in one unit without the need for added accessories. This is a first for the category, making Titan All In One the perfect solution for warehouses, factories, and any other similar industrial or commercial setting. Unique R...

Citrus Heights Community Center. // SB Williams By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday approved a $194,000 retrofit project to install energy-efficient lighting fixtures at the Citrus Heights Community Center. According to the city, replacing current light fixtures in the Community Center with LED lighting will “provide significant energy savings,” and LED lighting will last longer. The project was brought forward to address strategic plan objectives that call for tackling multiple deferred maintenance proj...

Agricultural researchers from the UPCT have created a portable prototype of LED lights that combines different wavelengths for use in greenhouse crops. Their goal is to study the effect that the application of light pulses in certain phenological stages has on plants, especially when they're irrigated with low-quality water with a high percentage of salinity. Researchers chose to carry out their test on pepper crops, as previously demonstrated the effectiveness of the treatment on young seedlings. "We observed an increase in production in the test subjects compared to ...

Pedestrian bridge connects high-use sidewalks across Florida Interstate 4 at Maitland Boulevard. When the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) wanted to erect a new pedestrian bridge crossing Interstate 4 at Maitland Boulevard, it had two primary criteria in mind: First, the bridge had to be highly functional, and second, it needed to appear aesthetically pleasing at night. Ultimately, the I-4 bridge project became a reality to create a safer and more convenient route for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the busy highway. It also became an attractive additio...

Access Fixtures is thrilled to announce the relaunch of one of its decorative street lighting solutions: the VILI LED post top lights, featuring selectable wattage and selectable Kelvin options. The VILI, a classic-styled post-top LED light has two versions; the VILI 30/50/60 watts, producing 3,300, 5,500, or 6,600 lumens, and the VILI 60/80/100 watts, producing 6,600, 8,800, or 11,000 lumens respectively at 110 lumens per watt. Being selectable, the watts used can be changed in the field with a simple flick of a switch on the post light. The Kelvin is also se...

New flux bin options offer even better optical performance and efficacy Cree LED has introduced XLamp XP-G3 S Line and XP-G4 White LEDs that are now brighter, with new minimum flux bin options for drop-in increases of output and efficacy. XP-G4 LEDs incorporate the latest advancements in high-power LED technology for improved optical performance while delivering industry leading efficacy. XP-G3 S Line LEDs remain a popular choice for long-lifetime, highly efficient outdoor lighting due to its efficacy and best-in-class sulfur resistance. Better P...

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cree LED, an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH ), today announced the city of Santiago de Querétaro in central Mexico has tapped IDC Componentes (IDC2) and Ilumiled to upgrade all of its downtown lighting—a project that will replace 1600 sodium-based lamps with LED fixtures. Authorized by the state and municipal governments, the upgrade maintains the downtown area’s light color and softness while improving the light uniformity and cutting power consumption by more than half over the next five to 10 years....

ThinLight Technologies announced LiteBoss™, an innovative LED garage lighting that uses the latest LED technology to address the shortcomings of traditional garage door lighting systems. Upgrade Garage Lighting Dim and inadequate garage lighting has been a challenge for most garage owners. LiteBoss™ addresses this challenge by offering uniform brightness and energy efficiency. It transforms the garage into a well-lit, safer, and more functional environment. This lighting is helpful when a person is working on a car, organizing storage, or performing...

High energy costs, discussions of carbon emission regulations, and the widespread shift to LED lighting have been pushing many greenhouse growers to seek efficient and effective dehumidification solutions. The past couple of years have seen a drastic change in greenhouse lighting, from HPS lights to more efficient LEDs. This saves a lot of energy. However, it also creates a new challenge – humidity. LED bulbs emit much less heat radiation than HPS bulbs, such as SON-T. This loss of heat increases the actual relative humidity in the space, which leads to hi...

Travel to northern Denmark, and you’ll arrive at Aalborg, a delightful city with a dynamic cultural scene. At the heart of its cultural life is the Aalborg Kongres & Kultur Center (AKKC), one of Scandinavia's busiest entertainment and convention venues. The center hosts concerts, theater, ballet, exhibitions, and conventions and welcomes over half a million guests annually. After years of relying on traditional incandescent lighting, the venue upgraded to a more versatile and energy-efficient LED system to accommodate its diverse events better. AKKC...

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that Zayed International Airport's Northern Runway (13L/31R) has reopened earlier than expected and is now fully operational for arrivals and departures after a successful rehabilitation project. The Northern Runway Rehabilitation project resulted in several key upgrades. These included reinforcing and resurfacing the runway with 210,000 tonnes of asphalt to enhance durability and resilience. Additionally, major technological improvements were made, such as a new redundant ground visibility monitoring system to boost safety, a state-...

Kuva: Signify Finland Oy 30.09.2024 | The City of Kotka has implemented LED lighting with motion sensors supplied by Signify in the new public areas of the Kantasatama harbour. The new solution will help save energy by automatically dimming the lighting when there are no visitors in the area, for example at night. Similarly, the system also brightens the lighting when it detects movement. Kotka is one of the first cities in Finland to introduce smart lighting based on sensor technology. The solution was provided by Signify, the world’s leading lighting special...

On September 26 Beijing time, SOSEN held the Autumn New Product Launch Event at headquarters' Innovation R&D Center in Shenzhen, China, where it introduced the GAINEX family with the CNH/SNH/NHV/NMV series of innovative LED driver for industrial lighting of highbay luminaires.  GAINEX Family – CNH/SNH Series GAINEX Family – NH-V/NM-V Series The event attracted widespread attention from industry experts, representatives of client companies, associations and alliances, as well as industry an...

A Telford-based supplier of wiring accessories, EV chargers, LED lighting and portable power products has acquired a Rotherham-based counterpart in a £30m deal. Luceco has purchased CMD’s parent company, Baltic Topco, from Rubicon Partners and management on a cash and debt-free basis. Founded in 1984, CMD specialises in wiring accessories for commercial spaces, offering power distribution solutions and ergonomic products like its Miro monitor support arm. CMD’s senior management will remain in place, continuing operations from their Roth...

In the ever-evolving landscape of smart home technology, lighting systems have emerged as a cornerstone of innovation. As we step into 2024, the types of lighting systems available for smart homes have expanded dramatically, offering homeowners unprecedented control, efficiency, and ambiance. This article delves into the cutting-edge types of lighting system that are transforming our living spaces into intelligent, responsive environments. The Evolution of Smart Home Lighting Before we explore the latest innovations, it’s essential to understand how far we’ve come...

SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, is upgrading the Heckenstaller and Luise-Kiesselbach tunnels on Munich’s Mittlerer Ring South-West with modern LED lighting. The low-maintenance, long-life LEDs offer annual energy savings of around 50% compared to the previous fluorescent tubes and ensure even safer 24-hour continuous operation of the multi-lane tunnels. A software system automatically adjusts the luminaires based on changing lighting conditions. The work is scheduled to begin in October ...

Sconce and Devon Park An award-winning park in Newark is set for another upgrade in a bid to go even “greener”, thanks to investment from Newark and Sherwood District Council. Sconce and Devon Park is Newark’s largest open space and a popular area for residents of all ages. For several years running, it has been awarded the internationally recognised Green Flag status in recognition of its excellent range of visitor facilities, high environmental and maintenance standards and opportunities for community involvement. In the last 12 months the park ...

© westbridgfordwire.com Nottingham City Council has successfully secured a grant of £631,374.47 from the Department for Transport (DfT) to address outdated traffic signals. The funding, part of the national Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant (TSOG), will be used to phase out older halogen incandescent lamps and replace them with energy-efficient LED modules. The project, scheduled to begin in April 2024 and conclude by March 2026, aims to reduce energy costs, carbon emissions, and maintenance costs associated with the ageing signal systems. The t...

The street lights are part of the Prestbury Road conservation area Historic street lights which guided Cheltenham's trams more than a century ago have been restored. The rejuvenation of four tram columns on Prestbury Road was part of a nine-year LED replacement project across Gloucestershire, which has reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions by up to 70%, Gloucestershire County Council said. Cabinet member for highways Dom Morris said: "The tramline columns represent a significant aspect of Cheltenham’s architectural past. "I’m pl...

Climalux, based in Hoek van Holland, has developed a new full-LED grow light equipped with SMD LEDs attached to a single LED engine. Therefore, the new grow light has a higher light output and offers the grower an array of light spectrum options. The CLX-2 grow light "Challenged by the market, we have thoroughly investigated and confirmed all the advantages of our systems. With the further development of our light source, we kill two birds with one stone. The efficiency, also of our already known luminaire, is increasing and the new luminaire will have extra...

Luceco has seen its revenue tick up as acquisition helps it to expand in the US. Revenue at LED lighting specialist Luceco grew beyond expectations during the first half of its financial year as easing inflation helped to stabilise prices. The London-listed firm, which is headquartered in Telford, saw its sales increase to £109.6m in the six months ending 30 June, 2024, up from £101.1m in the same period last year. This boost in revenue helped to bump up its pre-tax profit to £8.7m, compared to £6.2m in the first half of 2023. Luceco said thi...

LED Bulbs are recently in demand as they are more efficient than the common incandescent lights used in households and companies. Some of the benefits associated with this LED light bulb include that they require less power and time to start emitting light with more extended periods of life expectancy. However, there is a significant downside. Although most commercial LED bulbs emit a reasonable amount of blue light, it is a concern since it affects the health of the eye as well as sleep interruption. This is so because blue light interferes with the production of melaton...