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Intelligent lighting of the future from UC Davis

Posted in Appliances, Articles, Energy efficiency, General, House, LED Lighting, Science, electricity on January 24th, 2010 by Wayne C – Be the first to comment

What types of smart lights will power our homes and offices in the next five to ten years? At the California Lighting Institute at UC Davis, Professor Michael Siminovitch shows us a giant integrated sphere that acts as an advanced light meter. He also discusses an array of LED and fluorescent lighting technologies including, down lighting systems for residential use, and exterior LED lighting for garages and parking lots.

via Intelligent lighting of the future from UC Davis – SmartPlanet.com.

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New Cooling Technology Uses Air “Bullets” to Shoot Down Overheated LEDs: Scientific American

Posted in Articles, Eco Friendly, Environmentally Friendly, LED Lighting, Science, eco products, electricity on September 26th, 2009 by Wayne C – Be the first to comment
High power LEDs from Philips Lumileds Lighting...
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Light-emitting diodes LEDs really shine as an energy-efficient, long-lasting source of illumination in sensors, flashlights and video screens. For larger and more powerful LEDs to succeed in replacing incandescent and fluorescent bulbs in home and industrial lighting, however, they must be designed to better keep their cool.

via New Cooling Technology Uses Air “Bullets” to Shoot Down Overheated LEDs: Scientific American.

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