Abstract
Solid-state lighting (SSL) is a pivotal emerging technology that promises
to fundamentally alter and improve lighting systems—and buildings—of
the future, significantly lowering energy use and costs and enhancing the
quality of our building environments. No other lighting technology offers
our nation so much potential to conserve electricity, at a time when our nation
needs bold solutions to achieve greater energy independence. Major research
and market introduction challenges must be addressed before the full promise
of SSL is realized. This paper discusses the role of the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) as a catalyst in accelerating SSL technology advances, as it
works in partnership with industry, research and academic organizations, and
market transformation partners. Through a series of ongoing, interactive workshops,
DOE and its partners have developed an extensive plan designed
to ensure that DOE funds the appropriate research and development (R&D)
topics and commercialization support strategies to help our nation's best
and brightest lighting experts move SSL from the laboratory into the marketplace.
© 2007 Govt
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