This Technical Note introduces basic concepts in electronic design for low power off-grid lighting products and suggests ways to improve power efficiency. It is intended for manufacturers and engineers.
This Technical Note introduces basic concepts in optical design for low power off-grid lighting products and suggests ways to improve optical efficiency. It is intended for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
This Technical Note discusses the original standardized specification sheets developed by Lighting Africa for uniform performance and quality reporting. Highlighting key portions of the format, this guide helps buyers use …Read More
Abstract: There is considerable well-intended, yet wishful anticipation about reducing greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fuel-based lighting in the developing world with grid-independent light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems. Most estimates …Read More
This Technical Note discusses lighting product design from an energy and efficiency perspective. It is intended to help manufacturers design efficient, high performance products and avoid the false choice between …Read More
This Technical Note discusses information found on an LED datasheet and is intended to give engineers, system designers, and manufacturers assistance in reviewing LED packages and making purchasing decisions for …Read More
The Lumina Project and Lighting Africa conducted a full-scale field test involving a switch from kerosene to solar-LED lighting for commercial broiler chicken production at an off-grid farm in Kenya. …Read More
This Technical Note examines the light output (over time) of an LED light source, also known as LED lumen depreciation or lumen maintenance. Suggestions are made on ways to avoid …Read More
Poor thermal management can lead to early LED product failure. This Technical Note discusses thermal management techniques and good system design. (LED manufacturers should serve as the primary guide for …Read More
This Technical Note reviews important photometric terms and concepts. It addresses common misconceptions in lighting and is intended to give retailers, distributors and consumers a basic understanding of information included …Read More
