Without a doubt: 2011 has given us LED lights that are as efficient as HPS. All in all: a great year for the outdoor lighting industry!
Outdoor lighting manufacturers have worked on optics that allow up to 30 % more light on the targeted area. Since the light source is smaller and also since the lighting is in the right direction (down), this means that we can get rid of the reflector many luminaires are using. [...]
AUTHOR: Éric Ladouceur | CATEGORY: Technologies
December 16, 2011
LEDs More Efficient Than You Think
AUTHOR: Monique Cousineau | CATEGORY: Technologies
September 22, 2011
The talent that makes state-of-the-art LED luminaires possible
Structural engineering is a large part in the design phases of all Lumec’s products light fixtures, brackets and poles. It is imperative to insure that we keep innovating and pushing the limits of engineering as well as respecting our tradition of innovation and performance in our designs. [...]
AUTHOR: Monique Cousineau | CATEGORY: Design
August 23, 2011
The talent that makes state-of-the-art LED luminaires possible (part 2)
We will no longer be in a lighting industry but in the fast evolving industry of electronics. There is dimming, control systems, motherboards, etc. The incredible speed of technological evolution in electronics will also contribute to a reduction of the costs related to LEDs. They will become consumable products in the near future. [...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Sustainable Development
June 30, 2011
Weston Florida Chooses Philips LED
The city of Weston anticipates nearly $250,000 annual savings in energy and maintenance costs in addition to improved light quality with installation of 1,200 Philips Roadstar luminaires. [...]
AUTHOR: David Lepage | CATEGORY: Technologies
January 6, 2011
Innovations In Lighting – The 2010 Progress Report
Once again, the Illuminating Engineering Society is presenting us some of the most significant advancements in the lighting industry. The 2010 Edition of the Progress Report features 20 Philips products, among which figures our RoadStar™ luminaire for a second year! [...]
