Home Economics and LED Lights March 23, 2009
Posted by ledguy in Products, Replacement bulbs, The Business.Tags: LED, led lights, Philips, Philips Lighting, Products, Replacement bulbs
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After yesterday’s post about LED lights starting to reach retail distribution, I got curious about what they payback would be. So, being the analyst I am, I ran the numbers…. (more…)
NY Times Article on the state of LED lights March 23, 2009
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This article from March 13 shows some progress is being made, but confirms my sense that LEDs aren’t quite ready for prime time. (more…)
Bridgelux’s New Approach to LED Bulbs February 21, 2009
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It seems to this non-engineer like a simple enough idea to cluster the LEDs under a single lens. The company makes big promises, so it will be interesting to watch what new products come to market in the near future.
Check out this video at Greentech Media
Advice from an early adopter January 25, 2009
Posted by ledguy in Replacement bulbs, Where to buy.Tags: consumer reviews, LED, led lights, Products, Replacement bulbs
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Warren S, a self-professed early adopter who has converted all the lighting in his house to LED, left a comment on my post “LEDs above the road”. I was intrigued by his story and so I conducted an email interview about his experiences in this transition. Read on for his insights, tips, and wisdom.
LEDs Above the Road September 1, 2008
Posted by ledguy in Products, Replacement bulbs.Tags: Street lights
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Wayne Bush, director of Public Works for Mill Valley CA with an LED streetlight
A few weeks ago I wrote a post “LEDs hit the Road” about Audi’s use of LEDs. Now news from MIll Valley CA that they are testing them in street lights.
The Possibilities of LED Lighting September 1, 2008
Posted by ledguy in Uncategorized.Tags: 100% Design Show, Home lighting, Interior design, led lights
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I’ve commented in the past about how LED lighting is not just about efficiency, but will create new possibilities in lighting. I came across this post on InventorSpot blog that has pictures of a design home that explores these possibilities. Some fascinating effects — check it out!
Market Forecast on LED Lighting September 1, 2008
Posted by ledguy in The Business.Tags: LED, Lighting, Market forecast
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Another new study is out, this one from Strategies Unlimited projecting LED lighting will become a $1.5 billion category by 2012.
LED Industry Consolidation August 10, 2008
Posted by ledguy in The Business.Tags: Lighting Science Group, Lumina
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BusinessGreen.com has a news item about a recent acquisition, that also gives background on the general consolidation in the market.
LEDs hit the road with the Audi R8 August 10, 2008
Posted by ledguy in Automotive.Tags: Audi, Audi R8, Automotive, headlights
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Audi’s high end sports car is using LED’s as running lights, and optionally as the actual headlights.
LED products in catalogs August 2, 2008
Posted by ledguy in Just for Fun, Products, Where to buy.Tags: catalog, catalogue
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I’ve been noticing products including LEDs in more and more catalogs. Particularly given that LEDs are making their market entry in niche applications, catalogues are the perfect place for them to make their debut: different catalogues have LED light products for around your patio, holiday decorations, reading lights, lights for closets, cabinets, etc. Here are a few of my favorite sources:
