A light emitting diode or LED is a semiconductor device. LED produce incoherent narrow spectrum of light when it is in forward biased condition. The color of the light emitted depends on the composition of the semiconductor material used in manufacturing of LED. It is extensively used in an array of application such as […]
The recent restructuring by major global lighting companies will allow LED makers to raise capital for investments in 2015. According to “Top Lighting and LEDs Trends for 2015,” a new white paper issued by the IHS, last year’s restructuring could lead to improved margins for leading companies, along with the potential for lower product prices […]
Samsung has decided to discontinue its LED lamp business in all countries outside of its home operations and headquarters in South Korea. In recent weeks, news had been circulating that Samsung was planning to announce it would leave the LED lighting business altogether. While the new development stopped short of a complete divestment with Samsung […]
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new report forecasting the energy savings of LED white-light sources compared with conventional white-light sources. The sixth iteration of the Energy Savings Forecast of Solid-State Lighting in General Illumination Applications compares the annual lighting energy consumption in the US with and without further market penetration of […]