Solar Lighting A First Nation Life Saver

solar-runway

The Tsay Keh Dene First Nation is outfitting a remote airfield runway with solar LED lighting systems, an important step for medical evacuations. Read more →

New LED Light Bulbs From GE Coming In Fall

Via GE

GE will have its 13-watt LED lightbulb on store shelves by November. The replacement for conventional 75 and 100-watt bulbs will follow in 2012. Read more →

Arty Solar Lamp Comes in Fruit Flavors

Solar Light Ball -- Poketo

The Solar Light Ball solar lamp from Poketo brings flair and fun to backyard parties, illuminating landscapes after dark in Clear, Red, Orange, or Green. Read more →

Saving Energy = Saving Money, Say U.S. Ads

Energy Savers ad campaign

Highlighing all the cash that can be saved by saving energy at home, a new campaign by the Department of Energy and the Ad Council encourages energy efficiency. Read more →

LED Lights Of Tomorrow 100 Times Smaller?

LEDs

A new study published by researchers at the University of Miami School of Engineering details a new design for LEDs 100 times smaller than today's. Read more →

Ceramic Solar Lamp Adds Flair To Decor

Chinese Ivory Ceramic Solar Light Jar with Flower Cut-Outs

This cute solar lamp uses a solar cell and LED lights housed in a Chinese ceramic pot with flower cut-outs to create a homey feel--but it needs plenty of sun. Read more →

Steampunk Solar Lamp Lights Up Indoors

Symbiant Flowers solar lamp

An unsual solar lamp constructed of recycled materials and brass collects solar energy in a "sunflower" and uses it to power an LED "moonflower" after dark. Read more →

LED, OLED Lighting Tech Awarded Fed Dollars

LED bulb

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the winners of $15 million in funding to support the development and deployment of LEDs and OLEDs nationwide. Read more →

Artsy LED Bulbs Illuminate Scottish Underpass

Bigg Design LED underpass

An underpass that was once dark and scary for pedestrians has been transformed, via LEDs, into an inspiring art experience that mimics the passage of the sun. Read more →

Phillips LED System Takes Red Dot Award

Jump System Office

Phillips' new Jump LED lighting system for commercial environments--featuring automatic daylight harvesting and wireless controls--has won the Red Dot Award. Read more →