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DOE to Allocate $37 Million in Stimulus Funds to 17 Solid-State Lighting Projects

Craig DiLouie February 17, 2010

More than $37 million of funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) have been awarded by Energy Secretary Steven Chu for 17 SSL projects in three categories: core technology research, product development, and manufacturing. These awards are the first instance of DOE funding for manufacturing projects.

Among other recipients, the following companies will benefit:

Cree, Inc., General Electric, Osram Sylvania, and Philips Lumileds received awards for product development projects that will promote market introduction of commercially viable SSL components and products. Meanwhile, Applied Materials, Inc., GE Global Research, GE Lumination, Philips Lumileds, and Universal Display Corporation received awards for manufacturing projects aimed at technical aspects of reducing manufacturing costs while enhancing product quality. These six manufacturers alone will receive $21.5 million.

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