Lighting Industry News

H ubbell Lighting, a well known lighting innovator, revealed that it has cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Lighting Solutions Centre (LSC).   The LSC, based in Hubbell Lighting ’s headquarters in Greenville, S.C., serves as the centre piece of its commitment to train, educate and develop solutions as lighting technology continues to evolve. It’s a collaborative environment that draws from over 200 lighting and technology authorities including the pre-eminent speakers and presenters at top-tier industry events.   The architect, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, worked closely with the latest in interior materials and systems providers and in conjunction with Hubbell Lighting and Hartranft Lighting Design to ensure the environment is a true reflection of the latest trends in the industry while also providing a best-in-class training facility. Planning and construction was completed while retaining LEED Silver status of the building itself and upholding the beautifu...

T ata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has launched the Energy efficient fans and LED tube lights for the consumers of Delhi under Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All (UJALA) programme. The UJALA scheme is being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited ( EESL ), a JV under the administration of Ministry of Power, Government of India. In Delhi, EESL plans to distribute over 20,000 energy efficient fans, 2.5 lakh energy efficient LED tube lights and eight lakh more LED bulbs to people on upfront payment. It is estimated that over 15 lakh consumers will benefit from the scheme.    Under UJALA scheme consumers will be able to buy high quality 20 W LED tube lights at a price of ₹210 and energy efficient fans at ₹1,150 each on an upfront basis. LED bulbs continue to be available for consumers at ₹65 each. UJALA domestic appliances can be purchased from all the distribution centres spread throughout Delhi state from 10th February, 2017. EE...

L ight sensitivity, or photophobia, is a frequent symptom of migraine headaches, which affect nearly 15 % of the world’s population. A new study, led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre (BIDMC), has found that exposing migraine sufferers to a narrow band of green light significantly reduces photophobia and can reduce headache severity.    The lead author Rami Burstein, PhD, Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine and Academic Director of the Comprehensive Headache Centre at BIDMC, as well as the John Hedley-Whyte Professor of Anaesthesia at Harvard Medical School (HMS), said, “Although photophobia is not usually as incapacitating as headache pain itself, the inability to endure light can be disabling. More than 80% of migraine attacks are associated with and exacerbated by light sensitivity, leading many migraine sufferers to seek the comfort of darkness and isolate themselves from work, family and everyday...

A  recent report from Intense Research states that the India automotive lighting market has witnessed significant growth in the recent past, owing to increased automotive sales and economic growth. In addition, the market is driven by increasing population and concerns about vehicle safety triggered by government regulations.   In the recent past, India has emerged as one of the fastest growing markets for passenger vehicles, and it is expected that this growth momentum would continue owing to the economy’s growth prospects. Though the urban area dominated the sales of two wheelers, the rural area is expected to show increasing trend due to replacement demand – and the rising per capita income of the populace.   Among other vehicles, the sale of tractors is projected to rise owing to infrastructure development and increased mechanization of agricultural activities. This has boosted the demand for automotive lighting for both OEM and aftermarket products in India...

  O rganisations are being invited to pitch for a ground-breaking research project into the perception of flicker by humans and to ascertain if there are detrimental effects on performance.   The Knowledge Management Committee of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), and the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL), are inviting researchers to submit proposals for a project that will carry out a series of controlled experiments on men and women of a range of ages in order to investigate the impact of flicker on their health and comfort.   The work follows on from a report published last year by Public Health England, the SLL and CIBSE into the effects of artificial lighting on humans. This new project will aim to confirm whether people of a range of ages are affected adversely by flicker from modern LED lamps.   Dr Anastasia Mylona, Research Manager at CIBSE, said “There have been reports of the adverse effects of flickering...

 E RCO has developed the new Compar range of recessed luminaires with a striking linear design that delivers light distributions previously restricted to round or square ceiling apertures. As a result, Compar adds to the design options in typical recessed lighting applications such as foyers, circulation areas or conference rooms in administration buildings, restaurants or galleries whilst also meeting every ergonomic requirement for perfectly efficient lighting solutions in the office environment.   The Compar range of recessed lighting tools is able to implement differentiated lighting concepts in projects requiring a variety of functions and uses. For example, in a large office building areas such as the prestigious foyer, the lift lobby and corridors or the company restaurant need different lighting to the auditorium, conference rooms or shared offices. With its sleek linear aesthetic and integrated technology, Compar offers a wide range of lumen packages with variab...