they do offer very attractive energy saving properties

SSL is both an important and exciting field. Financially, exponential growth is projected over the next few years as a result of regulatory changes and LED technology developments. SSL is equally exciting because of its energy efficiency and positive environmental impact. It offers products that benefit all stakeholders in terms of lower power consumption and longer product life span.

LEDs, though they do offer very attractive energy saving properties, have the potential to deliver higher quality and more controllable light sources than traditional lighting solutions. It is in the area of control that Light-Based Technologies offers an economical, best-in-class dimming, color-controllable, feed forward system to deliver these superior results.

By replacing the existing metal-halide fixtures and lamps, ASU anticipates reducing energy consumption by 1.5 million kilowatt hours per year, which can be compared to the annual greenhouse gas emissions from 208 passenger vehicles. The move to LEDs could deliver annual savings of up to $127,000 in energy and maintenance costs, and the new fixtures are projected to last 50,000 hours, or approximately three times longer than a typical metal-halide bulb.