Industry News
Product Monday: Generative-Designed Heat Sinks Using Topology Optimization
A Belgian thermal management company named Diabatix nv is offering custom-designed heat sinks that use artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) generative design to create computer-generated shapes that can be optimized to…
DLC Report Quantifies The Non-Energy Benefits Of Networked Lighting Controls
In January, the Design Lights Consortium (DLC) published a new report about quantifying the non-energy benefits (NEB) of networked lighting controls (NLC). The most valued non-energy benefits varied by stakeholders,…
Five U.S. Cities Prepare To Fine Building Owners For High Energy Use Or GHG Emissions
New York City, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Boston, and St. Louis are all preparing to fine building owners who fail to comply with new local regulations that in most cases,…
New Toshiba Phosphor Is Transparent With 6X Luminescence
Toshiba Corporation has unveiled a new photoluminescence technology, a novel phosphor that delivers excellent solubility in polymers or organic solvents, where it is transparent and colorless under visible light, and…
Towns In France Let The Citizens Control The Streetlights
A company named Photon Group created a mobile APP called, J’Ignite Ma Rue,” which enables citizens to control the streetlights in their neighborhood. Currently, eleven towns in France are allowing…
Product Monday: The Sunne Solar-Powered Lamp
Image: Sunne A Dutch company, Sunne, designed the Sunne Lamp. Sunne is a self-powered solar light that captures, stores, and produces light indoors without the need for an external plug.…
What Ever Happened To Lighting Science Group?
I recently did a web search for GroAdvisors, one of the subsidiaries of Lighting Science Group Corporation (LSGC), and found their website was replaced with a 404 error message. I…
Interview: ChatGPT’s Predictions For The Future Of Lighting Technology
Image: OpenAI I recently had the opportunity to sit down for an exclusive (not really) interview with the new know-it-all. Arguably, one of the smartest smarty-pants in the world, OpenAI’s…
Integrated Lighting Campaign 2023 Recognition Webinars
The DOE’s Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) is hosting two upcoming informational webinars for potential Integrated Lighting Campaign Supporters (this Thursday / tomorrow) and Participants (next Thursday). Tomorrow’s webinar is specifically for utilities, energy…
ASHRAE Expands Standard 90.1-2022
Image: ASHRAE The recently released ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2022 is the latest version of the energy standard for buildings, except low-rise residential buildings. It contains updates and changes to improve energy efficiency…
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