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LED Luminaires for Exterior and Porch Lighting

Objective
The overall goal of this project is to reduce energy consumption by researching and developing a series of a high performance energy efficient LED based alternatives to incandescent exterior, porch and perimeter lighting in residential, commercial and institutional applications.

Approach

The technical approach to this project will include developing a series of 3 to 8 integrated designs with a manufacturing partner that uses LEDs, advanced controls and optical systems that improve the overall delivery efficacy. Prototype evaluation will include laboratory testing and field research and application evaluation. Field monitoring protocols will be developed and made available for use by other California groups.

Accomplishments

Publications

Currently, the following reports are available for this project:

  • LED Attribute Matrix Report (106 KB) - This report provides explanations of generic control elements, color, and light output along with specific requirements for control, color, and visibility for residential, commercial, and institutional markets.
  • Concept Matrix Report (7.4 MB) - The concepts are presented based on the ability to meet technical requirements for specific outdoor applications, integrate LED arrays into fixture systems for optical efficiency and light delivery, and provide control and color mixing that maximizes performance while minimizing energy usage.

Contact Information

For more information on this project, please contact:

lighting@lbl.gov

Sponsor Information

This project is sponsored by the California Energy Commission. For more information, please see the Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) website.

This project is being completed in collaboration with the California Lighting Technology Center.

Links
Guidelines for LED Porch Lighting
LED Attribute Matrix Report (106 KB)
Concept Matrix Report (7.4 MB)
(PIER) Lighting Research Program
California Lighting Technology Center