they can be turned on and off instantly

Borealis LED streetlights have a longer life, up to 50,000 hours, compared to the HPS life span of 20,000 hours. In addition to reduced maintenance, Borealis LED streetlights have a very high color rendition and produce a sharp, pure color without glare. They feature an instant “on” with no cold starting compared to HPS street lights, which typically take several minutes to achieve full brightness. PolyBrite’s patented led high bay technology, used in all Borealis lamps and lighting systems, will reduce the city’s operating costs, including lower energy usage and reduced maintenance and bulb replacement.

Motion sensors and lighting controls can also be used with Borealis LED lighting since they can be turned on and off instantly. Furthermore, Borealis LED streetlights are better equipped to withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures and provide more control over what is illuminated, thus reducing light pollution, making it an ideal solution for public lighting applications.An improved product mix that accommodates a high portion of LED panels boosted the company's gross margin to 15.8 percent in the second quarter from 12.8 percent in the first quarter.

According to Paul Peng, executive vice president of AUO's Global Business Unit, LED panels accounted for 22 percent of its total panel production in the second quarter, beating the global LED panel ratio of 17 percent. AUO's LED panel ratio is expected to rise to 30 percent in the third quarter and reach 50 percent in the fourth quarter.

LED makerCree to complete the first phase of the massive lighting upgrade at Singapore's historic and significant Jurong Town public housing estate. Built to meet the Singaporean government's highly precise and stringent standards, this installation is the largest public led high bay light makeover that the Singaporean government has ever conducted in history.