Several outdoor and street lighting industry players have allied to form a new global consortium with the aim of creating a globally accepted standard for a management software interface for outdoor lighting networks. Named TALQ, the founders/participants are Harvard Engineering, Kingsun, Philips, Schréder, Streetlight.Vision and Thorn/Zumtobel...
LED (light-emitting diode) street lighting can generate energy savings as high as 85%, an independent, global trial of the technology has found. The program also indicates that citizens of pilot cities prefer LED lighting, citing the social and environmental benefits. The findings of LightSavers, an independent, 2½-year global pilot of LED ...
OSRAM, one of the leading and most widely known companies in lighting, and Hess, one of the foremost manufacturers of LED streetlights and architectural lighting, agreed on May 11, 2012 to a strategic cooperation. Each company will contribute its key core competences to step up the pace of development in new LED module solutions for outdoor ...
New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan announced the sweeping installation of light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures in Central Park, the East River Bridges, Eastern Parkway and the underdeck of Manhattan’s FDR Drive—significant upgrades to the City’s lighting infrastructure that will provide ...
Street lighting is transforming communities of insects and other invertebrates, according to research by the University of Exeter in the UK. Published in the journal Biology Letters, the study shows for the first time that the balance of different species living together is being radically altered as a result of light pollution in our towns and ...
The Boni Tunnel in Mandaluyong (Philippines) is now brighter and more energy-efficient as result of an innovative solar powered LED lighting system from Philips. The Boni Tunnel Efficient Lighting System marks the first time in the country that LEDs and solar panels have been integrated into one system that will enhance driver safety when using ...
Royal Philips Electronics, a worldwide leader in innovative lighting solutions, and Optogan, a leading Russian manufacturer of LED products, announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to become a strong player in the fast growing LED road lighting market in Russia. The new company will be 51% owned by Philips and 49% by Optogan. Financial ...
Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nichia Corp. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The lawsuit seeks to enjoin Nichia from manufacturing, using, importing, offering for sale, or selling any infringing products in the United States. It also seeks monetary damages. ...
Since the end of March, Catharinaplein in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, has been lit by FreeStreet, the latest street lighting from Philips. The atmospheric square is a pleasant meeting place because of the “floating” light beneath and between the trees. At the same time, the square provides space for cyclists passing through and for crossing ...
Toshiba International Corporation is launching a line of energy-efficient, long-lasting LED light fixtures for roadway, area, and high- and low-bay lighting applications. Conventional high intensity discharge (HID) lighting, such as high-pressure sodium or metal halide, requires more frequent maintenance and higher wattage usage. In contrast, ...