New and Underutilized Technology: Interior LED/Solid State Lighting

Per the US Department of Energy:

 

Application

Interior LED/solid state lighting is a rapidly improving technology currently most applicable for down lights, track lights, task lighting, accenting, high ceiling, and high cost maintenance areas.

Key Factors for Deployment

Prior to deployment, evaluate sample LED products in their intended fixtures and applications to gauge appropriate fit – both physically within the fixture and lighting quality and aesthetic requirements.
Also evaluate test data to verify product performance is based on standardized photometric testing (e.g., IES Method LM-79-08) and not LED chip performance alone. Performance and life of the LED replacement lamps is highly dependent on their design and thermal management, which includes the fixture in with they are installed. The product should be covered by a warranty or return policy in case the lamp does not perform as claimed.
Examine ways to incorporate solid state lighting into lighting retrofit strategies, such as low ambient/task lighting.

Ranking Criteria

Federal energy savings, cost-effectiveness, and probability of success are ranked 0-5 with 0 representing the lowest ranking and 5 representing the highest ranking. The weighted score is ranked 0-100 with 0 representing the lowest ranking and 100 representing the highest ranking.

Federal Energy Savings	Cost Effectiveness	Probability of Success	Weighted Score
2.5	3.0	4.5	61

Resources

The following resources are available:

• DOE Solid-State Lighting: Program website for U.S. Department of Energy solid-state lighting efforts.
• LED Replacements for Incandescent Omnidirectional Lamps: Fact sheet on LED replacement bulbs for incandescent omnidirectional lamps, which are the most common lighting source in use today.
• Energy Savings Potential of Solid-State Lighting in General Illumination Applications: Updated fact sheet outlining energy savings potential of solid-state lighting LED/OLED lighting applications.
• Energy Savings Estimates of LED in Niche Lighting Applications: Analysis of niche markets and applications for LEDs undertaken on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy.
• LED Downlights: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) technology evaluation report on LED downlights.
• LED Lighting Systems: SMUD overview on light emitting diode technologies and applications.
• Solid State Lighting (Part 1): Part one of an ASHRAE article providing an overview of solid-state lighting technologies.
• Solid State Lighting (Part 2): Part two of an ASHRAE article providing an overview of solid-state lighting technologies.
• CALiPER Progam Supports Unbiased Testing; Promotes Consumer Confidence: Fact sheet on DOE solid-state lighting technology performance and applications.