The further we travel down this path

Lighting has been a member of the Zhaga Consortium — a global consortium of companies from the lighting industry and beyond — since the consortium's establishment in February 2010. In view of the rapid and sustained development of LED technology, the led linear high bay light Consortium focuses on the mechanical, photometric, thermal and electrical compatibility of LED modules and controls.

More than 180 companies from Asia, Europe and the USA have already joined the Zhaga Consortium. They include luminaire and lamp manufacturers, LED module makers and companies that supply the lighting industry.

Modularity and interchangeability will benefit manufacturers and end users alike," explains Andy Davies, sales development director for LED modules, GE Lighting. "The adoption of Zhaga specifications will speed product introduction, and reduce risk and development cost, while still encouraging design innovation. The further we travel down this path, the more accessible LEDs will become."

Adds Davies: "The launch of our led high bay light modules, and the other product developments that will be introduced at Light+Building, represent a significant milestone on the road to interchangeability,"