Led Lighting

The Path to 80 Percent Market Share for LED Lights

The Path to 80 Percent Market Share for LED Lights

Stephen Lacey: April 30, 2013

A former CEO at Philips Lighting breaks down the competitive landscape in solid-state lighting.

Up to 110,000 New Green Jobs Created in 2012

Up to 110,000 New Green Jobs Created in 2012

Herman K. Trabish: March 12, 2013

Is greentech starting to deliver?

Nearly 30 Percent of US Homes Have Ditched Incandescent Light Bulbs

Nearly 30 Percent of US Homes Have Ditched Incandescent Light Bulbs

Katherine Tweed: March 1, 2013

A new survey shows that Americans are changing their lighting habits. But awareness of new technologies is still mixed.

Daylighting in NYC Could Save 160 Megawatts

Daylighting in NYC Could Save 160 Megawatts

Katherine Tweed: February 19, 2013

A lighting revolution is happening in New York City.

New CEO at LED Startup Bridgelux; Watkins Moves to Chairman

New CEO at LED Startup Bridgelux; Watkins Moves to Chairman

Eric Wesoff: February 6, 2013

It will take a lot of money to topple the $100 billion lighting industry—and many CEOs.

Digital Lumens Raises $10M for LED Expansion

Digital Lumens Raises $10M for LED Expansion

Katherine Tweed: January 9, 2013

The lighting company sets its eyes on Japan, Europe, office spaces and more.

Should Clark Griswold Have Switched to LED Christmas Lights?

Should Clark Griswold Have Switched to LED Christmas Lights?

Katherine Tweed: December 21, 2012

“Is your house on fire, Clark?” “No, Aunt Bethany, those are Christmas lights.” Katherine Tweed betrays her highbrow movie tastes.

Cree’s Record-Setting LED Light Source

Cree’s Record-Setting LED Light Source

Doug Widney: December 17, 2012

Solid-state lighting keeps getting better. Cree claims the highest shipping LED efficiency.

GE Acquires LED Lighting Startup Albeo Technologies

GE Acquires LED Lighting Startup Albeo Technologies

Katherine Tweed: November 26, 2012

GE buys Albeo to strengthen its position in the growing market for industrial LEDs.

Cree Finally Joins Edison Bulb Flock—via Best Buy

Cree Finally Joins Edison Bulb Flock—via Best Buy

Doug Widney: November 2, 2012

Late entry in a crowded field, but claims superior light pattern, efficiency, cost

Happy Birthday! The LED Enters Middle Age

Happy Birthday! The LED Enters Middle Age

Katherine Tweed: October 22, 2012

Will the next five years change the way we think of lighting?

Redwood Systems Opens Platform for Apps

Redwood Systems Opens Platform for Apps

Katherine Tweed: June 19, 2012

Occupancy, not lighting, is leveraged by customers.

iWatt IPO: Almost Greentech and Almost Profitable

iWatt IPO: Almost Greentech and Almost Profitable

Eric Wesoff: June 11, 2012

Perhaps an enabling product for the lighting market can yield a successful greentech IPO.

Lemnis Busts the Lighting Price Barrier With $5 LED Bulbs

Lemnis Busts the Lighting Price Barrier With $5 LED Bulbs

Eric Wesoff, : February 15, 2012

“2012 will be a big year, but we’re only at the beginning of a decade-long transition.”

Bridgelux Wins $25M From China for GaN LEDs on Silicon Substrates

Bridgelux Wins $25M From China for GaN LEDs on Silicon Substrates

Eric Wesoff: February 13, 2012

It will take a lot of money to topple the $100 billion lighting industry. Bridgelux gets some help from China.