2013-07-25

British LIA Issues Guide to Enhance the Efficiency of Lighting Control System

According to the "Climate Change Act" United Kingdom promulgated in 2008, which aims to enable the United Kingdom to become a low-carbon economy and gives ministers powers to introduce the measures necessary to achieve a range of greenhouse gas reduction targets, for example, achieving that the net UK carbon account for all six Kyoto greenhouse gases for the year 2050 is at least 80% lower than the 1990 baseline, toward avoiding dangerous climate change. Recently, the British Lighting Industry Association (LIA) has published a guide, which is revision of Part L...
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2013-06-20

The First Local Authority in the United Kingdom to Use LED Street Lights

Recently, Bath & North East Somerset Council is celebrating that being the first local authority in the United Kingdom to replace all main road lights with LED street lights. After this conversion, the energy consumption is expected to be decreased by over 1.5 Kilowatt Hours (Kwh) and the council is likely to save about £200,000 per year in electricity bills. For the environment, carbon emissions are expected to be reduced by more than 780 tones. There were some intelligent lighting lanterns installed, which will reduce energy usage by adjusting their output ...
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Making the Invisible Visible: IR:6 Sets New Standards in Infrared Technology Infrared light, though invisible to the human eye, is crucial for many modern technologies. IR:6 introduces a true innovation that enhances performance, efficiency, ... READ MORE

In January 2025, certain automotive LEDs manufactured by Malaysia-based LED manufacturer Dominant Opto Technologies Sdn. Bhd. ("Dominant") were recalled from a distributor pursuant to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Nichia Cor... READ MORE