BRIDGELUX NAMED TO GLOBAL CLEANTECH 100 LIST THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
Bridgelux Inc., a developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, was named in the annual Global Cleantech 100 list, securing recognition for the third consecutive year. The Global Cleantech 100 recognizes the top 100 innovative companies in areas such as water and waste, renewable energy, and energy efficiency that are projected to make a significant market impact over the next 5 to 10 years. The 2011 list debuted in October at the Global Cleantech 100 Gala Dinner and is produced in collaboration with the UK’s Guardian News and Media.
“We are honored once again to be included among the great innovators in cleantech. It validates our ongoing efforts to provide smart, energy-efficient solid state lighting solutions to the world,” said Bridgelux CEO Bill Watkins. “We continue to invest in the advancement of solid state lighting with our breakthrough GaN-on-Silicon technology, while we continue to deliver the industry’s leading GaN-on-Sapphire array solutions. Bridgelux is focused on delivering the right products to drive the rapid adoption of LED lighting.”
Sheeraz Haji, Cleantech Group CEO, said, “We are proud of how quickly the Global Cleantech 100 list has gained recognition as a leading resource in the cleantech sector. Stakeholders including members of the corporate community, investors, and regulators now watch the Global Cleantech 100 list closely to gauge which sectors look most promising and which companies are poised for growth.”