Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced the company’s fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results. Eric Rondolat, CEO of Signify, comments: "Today’s results show the continued momentum of our business. Despite headwinds in China and in the Professional business in Europe, we achieved further sequential improvements in the fourth quarter, with a particularly strong performance from the Consumer business. We are encouraged by the improvements we have seen over the past quarters. We successfully managed the decline of t...

Sollum Technologies is pleased to announce that EXKA, a leading cannabis producer in Québec, Canada, has chosen Sollum's cutting-edge dynamic LED grow light solution as part of the expansion of their state-of-the art greenhouse facilities in Mirabel. This partnership marks a significant milestone in EXKA's production capabilities, with the company increasing its greenhouse footprint by 50%. This decision reflects EXKA's commitment to leveraging advanced and sustainable lighting strategies to boost production efficiency and crop quality. (Pho...

Recently, Hongli Zhihui reached a cooperation intention with the world-renowned lighting company Current Lighting Solutions ("Current") and signed a "License and Supply Agreement". Through this authorization, Hongli Zhihui can apply KSF phosphors to Hongli Zhihui lighting LED products worldwide, which will further accelerate Hongli Zhihui's expansion into the high-end lighting application market. KSF/PFS phosphors have made an indelible contribution to improving LED efficacy, especially high CRI. Their unique red light emissio...

  Seoul Semiconductor, Seoul Viosys CES 2025 Exhibition Booth Global optoelectronics leader Seoul Semiconductor and Seoul Viosys (hereafter, "Seoul") participated in CES 2025, held in Las Vegas, USA, from January 7 to 10, 2024. Under the slogan "Paradigm Shift in Light by World First Technology," Seoul unveiled its groundbreaking technologies, highlighting its innovation in light. At this exhibition, Seoul's 'No-wire MicroLED Car Demo' garnered significant attention. The 6000nit brightness grille displays ap...

Revolutionizing Entertainment Lighting with Cree LED’s XLamp® XN-P Color LEDs Experience the next level of lighting innovation with XLamp® XN-P Color LEDs, a high-power multi-color LED platform designed for ultimate versatility and impact. Built with excellent compatibility for 5.75 x 4.68 mm LED-based designs, this cutting-edge technology redefines what’s possible in performance and flexibility. Why Choose XLamp® XN-P Color LEDs? Unparalleled Color Combinations: Deliver more vibrant and dynamic color options...

LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its innovative new indoor gardening appliance at CES 2025. This latest personal horticultural solution combines an advanced system that encourages fast, healthy plant growth with a modern floor-standing lamp design, effortlessly stylish in any setting. Ideal for gardening novices as well as urbanites who enjoy bringing nature into their homes, this appliance makes plant cultivation a simple and satisfying experience. Slender and upright with a circular “lampshade” and base, LG’s distinctive appliance is both an elegant...

Heliospectra AB, a global leader in smart LED lighting for controlled environments, announces the launch of its Dynamic MITRA X multi-channel LED solutions. Featuring advanced 3-channel and 4-channel configurations, the new lighting systems bring unmatched precision and customization in combination with the new Spectrum Design Tool and Dynamic Zoning, allowing growers to optimize crop growth, quality, and operational efficiency. For over a decade, Heliospectra has been at the forefront of dynamic lighting innovation, cementing its position as the market leader in...

Dialight, the global leader in hazardous and industrial LED lighting innovation, today announced the launch of its new ProSite Streetlight. This state-of-the-art fixture is designed for both hazardous and non-hazardous applications, consolidating the previous StreetSense range and introducing enhanced features for improved performance and energy efficiency. The ProSite Streetlight helps workers move more safely and efficiently around their worksites, illuminating and exposing potential risks before they happen. With a lumen output ranging from 12,000 to 30,000 and wattage o...

Replacement works to install a new energy efficient LED lighting system are now complete at Kendal’s Westmorland Shopping Centre’s multi storey car park. The project, funded as part of Westmorland and Furness Council’s drive towards becoming net zero by 2037, started in September and was completed in phases to allow the majority of the car park to remain in use, with sectional closures for each stage. The existing lighting levels were below modern standards; the new lighting has been designed to reduce glare and shadows, improving the lighting through...

The upgrade of street lights could cost £10m, the council said Plans to upgrade street lights in Coventry with LED technology at a cost of more than £10m are to be examined by councillors. Under the proposals to be looked at by the city council's cabinet on Tuesday, more than 29,000 individual lights would be changed. Councillor Patricia Hetherton, the cabinet member for city services, said LED bulbs would enable the authority to cut costs and its carbon footprint. She said it would provide a better and more financially efficient service. The c...

This winter, the lights are, once again, blazing in Belgian and Dutch cucumber greenhouses. Stabler energy prices and using energy-efficient LED lighting means growers and buyers have reached agreements more quickly. Although lit cultivation remains costly, trading partners and supermarket demand ensure profitable production. Product certainty and the need for local, fresh produce play vital roles here. Early lit production The first cucumber, grown under lights, hit the market in early November. QCumber and BelOrta were the first to launch these in the Netherlands and...

XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs Deliver High Efficiency for Horticulture Applications Revolutionizing Horticulture Lighting with Cree LED Cree LED is committed to delivering innovative lighting solutions for horticulture and agriculture, where tailored lighting is essential for maximizing yields. Unlike traditional lighting for human vision, these systems require application-tuned spectral content, high efficacy and long lifespans. Cree LED’s advanced products offer industry-leading efficiency and reliability, designed specifically for the...

MANITOWOC, Wis., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX) (Orion Lighting), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and maintenance service solutions, announced today it has been selected to provide lighting retrofit solutions for a North American Building Products distributor covering over 400 locations. The project will commence in Orion's Q3 FY25 and is anticipated to continue for several years. Orion values the total opportunity as $12 - $18M wit...

Vertical farming is transforming the landscape of agriculture, making it more sustainable, efficient, and scalable. Central to this transformation is the technology that supports plant growth, with lighting playing a pivotal role. Cultivators are in search of LED grow lights that can deliver higher yields and improved crop quality. In response to this demand, Valoya has introduced the Lumi-VF spectrum, an LED lighting solution designed specifically for vertical farming. The Lumi-VF spectrum is an outcome of careful design, optimized to enhance yield, improve plant quality, ...

Signify, the global leader in lighting, has unveiled in the country the Philips UltraEfficient Professional Range, a cutting-edge lighting solution designed to offer up to 50% energy savings compared to standard LEDs. This range delivers exceptional energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and longer lifespan, lasting up to 100,000 hours—or three times longer than typical LEDs. The launch supports Signify’s Green Switch initiative, which promotes the shift to sustainable, energy-efficient LED technologies. This new product line is particularly re...

Belgian salad company Slamotra, which 10 years ago became one of the first salad companies in Europe to switch from Son-t to 100% LED lighting from Oreon, is taking the next step. "Innovation has caught up with us," says Franky Hens, owner of Slamotra. "LED lighting has become much more efficient in 10 years. In addition, we have learned a lot in recent years about the right spectrum and intensity at different stages of growth. We used all that knowledge in the next step. We also wanted a dimmable installation that would allow us to respond better to seasons ...

"Switching from HPS to LED lighting can result in energy savings of 50–70%. In our trials, we've demonstrated an energy efficiency of 3.5 to 5 micromoles per joule, outperforming many of our competitors, who often achieve around 3.3 micromoles per joule at best," says Halvard Aagaard, CEO of Photosynthetic, a Norwegian lighting manufacturer specializing in LED lighting for cinematic and horticulture purposes. Currently, the supplier is trialing with Ravnsborg Gard, a greenhouse company that is producing potted herbs for the Oslo, and beyond, marke...

Name 10 horticultural lighting suppliers in 30 seconds—it's not too difficult, is it? The market is both active and competitive. However, what many might not realize is that a substantial portion of these fixtures rely on ams OSRAM components. As a key player in LED development, ams OSRAM has driven major advancements in efficiency across the industry. Thomas Grebner reflects on a decade of progress in LED technology. With a history in the lighting business of more than a century, ams OSRAM's history in the greenhouse market spans just a decade,...

Auckland Airport has become the first in New Zealand to switch its runway lighting to LEDs. The airport has installed 600 LED lights along its 3.6km runway, replacing the old halogen lamps, with up to 20 lights at a time replaced during twice-weekly overnight runway maintenance closures. In total, 240 new centreline lights, 186 touchdown zone lights, 52 threshold and 124 runway edge lights have been installed, which the airport says will last 15 times longer than halogen lights and use 70 per cent less power. A new power centre is also under construction at the wester...

Foliaj Farms, led by first-time grower Bill Reece, has chosen Sollum Technologies' LED lighting solution to power his new indoor farming operation in Muncie, Indiana, USA. Focused on growing leafy greens such as lettuce, kale, and herbs, Foliaj's large-scale warehouse will leverage Sollum's lighting technology to optimize plant growth in a fully controlled environment. "We're excited to see Foliaj Farms adopt our solution," said Matthew Bonavita, Sollum's Vice President of Sales. "Bill's commitment to growing a variety of c...

Corvias Property Management has completed its energy efficiency project in its higher education portfolio at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit. The project at Towers Residential, an 11-floor building for nearly 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students, involved about 1,600 LED lighting fixtures with motion sensors and was funded mostly by $100k in rebates from regional utility DTE Energy. “Because of this work, we are able to reduce energy consumption, reduce the demand on the grid, and provide a better living environment for our student residents,&...

Mount Roskill’s Keith Hay Park has had a glow-up, with new LED lights providing more sparkle to the well-used sports fields. Following a Puketāpapa Local Board investment, the sports field floodlights now have improved LED lights, which provides better quality light coverage, reduced power consumption and additional light longevity. Puketāpapa Local Board Chair Ella Kumar says the Keith Hay upgrades are part of a wider suite of lighting improvements for Puketāpapa facilities this year.  “It’s important our community has access to hig...

SunLike Precise Surface Inspection Lights for Automotive (Photo: Broll Systemtechnik) SEOUL, South Korea--Top-tier European automakers have recognized the need for lighting that replicates the natural light spectrum to protect the eyesight of inspectors at final shipment inspection lines and easily detect fine paint defects on vehicles. In response, Seoul Semiconductor has adopted its SunLike lighting technology. Inspections are now being conducted at the shipment lines of mass production factories, as announced on the 22nd by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.(K...

Mysuru: Sustainable solutions are becoming essential to creating innovative changes in urban infrastructure. Deepak A E, Executive Engineer of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), highlighted the significant benefits of adopting sustainability in Mysuru City Corporation operations, emphasising that such measures have led to substantial cost savings. Addressing participants at a state-level hackathon on Sustainable Solutions for Smart Campus, organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering , Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), ...

The MCYJ will spent Rs 17.12 crore to implement the LED light project. The Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar-Jagadhri (MCYJ), will replace old sodium, compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) and tube lights with new 41,000 light-emitting diode (LED) lights in the twin cities of Yamunanagar and Jagadhri. The MCYJ will spend Rs 17.12 crore (Rs 1711.90 lakh) to implement the project. Tenders have been issued by the MCYJ for the project. The agency, which will be allotted this work, will have to complete the work of installing the LED in 18 months. ...

In a world where sustainability is more than a buzzword, LED lighting technology is illuminating the path to greener, smarter, and more efficient solutions. Driven by innovations in electronics design, the LED industry is evolving to meet global demands for eco-friendly and energy-efficient lighting across sectors. In this feature, we delve into how advancements in LED technology and complete electronics design are creating groundbreaking possibilities, addressing key industry challenges, and leading the future of sustainable lighting. Rising to the Challenge: Energy Ef...

In an exclusive interaction with Rajesh Rajgor at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, Tom Chae, Executive Director of DH Lighting, shared in-depth insights on their cutting-edge contributions to automotive lighting. Leading with innovative smart ambient lighting technology, DH Lighting allows drivers to personalize their vehicle interiors by selecting lighting colors and patterns that dynamically adapt to driving conditions. “The market demands an adaptable in-car environment, not just to enhance mood but also to provide essential cues to the driver,” Tom explained...

Rijk Zwaan's High Tech Trial Centre (TCHT) enables the comprehensive collection of crop data. Recently, the company has started a new LED Cucumber trial to showcase the production potential under 327 µmol PAR Light. Marcel van Koppen, Crop Coordinator of Cucumber at Rijk Zwaan, elaborates on this trial and shares what other varieties can be seen at Rijk Zwaan's TCHT. Rijk Zwaan aims for higher yields with a new LED cucumber trial In this new LED cucumber trial, Rijk Zwaan planted the high-wire crop on 18 October at the TCHT. F...

Shelton Nyakundi, an 18-year-old student at the Menengai boarding school in Nakuru, Kenya, believes one simple thing could make the difference between the academic success and failure of many pupils: light.  Nyakundi says to save money, his school switches off its inefficient incandescent lights at 10 p.m. depriving students of valuable studying time. “Right now, lack of light is a limiting factor, both in the evenings and in the mornings,” says Nyakundi, who wants to work in healthcare when he graduates. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) C...

Illuminated tomato cultivation has largely switched to LED lighting. Certainly growing under Full LED has its challenges. That is why this winter a group of 27 growers and cultivation managers of tomato farms, will meet every four weeks to gain and exchange knowledge, shares Annelies Hooijmans on Kas als Energiebron. The lack of radiant heat under LED compared to the sun or SON-T is one of the reasons for the big differences in approach to cultivation. Furthermore, the options in the spectrum, plant power, and the choice of dimming give many options and therefore ...