Analysis of the U.S. Department of energy solid state lighting strategy

The United States Department of energy and its partners are committed to accelerating the development of solid-state lighting -- a key emerging technology in the future is expected to change the lighting fundamentally, according to the U.S. Department of energy said that there is no other lighting technology can give the energy department and the United States in energy saving and environmental protection aspects to provide such a huge potential power.

A combination strategy for solid state lighting

The U.S. Department of energy has made a long-term commitment to promote the development of energy-efficient white light source in the general lighting market. Solid state lighting is a new and fundamentally different from today's widespread use of lighting technology, its unique property requires a set of relevant and advanced guidance technology, which can smoothly from the laboratory to the market. In this regard, the United States Department of energy to develop a comprehensive national strategy, including the basic energy sciences, core technology research, product development, business support, standards and SSL partnership, all parts are related to each other, in order to make the market to expand the field of solid state lighting (Figure 1).

Two, solid state lighting strategy analysis

Below, we will elaborate on the key components of the U.S. Department of energy solid state lighting combination strategy.

[1] basic energy science

The basic energy sciences program implemented in the United States Department of Energy Office of science management, is committed to promoting public understanding of the material properties used for basic research purposes, applied research and technology development for the future development direction of the correct guidance. Project outcomes often contain multiple application domains, SSL is one of them.

Research on [2] core technology

Through a series of ongoing interactive seminars, the U.S. Department of energy and its SSL partners together and improve the development process, ensure that the Department of energy has a proper research on capital investment schedule, which will effectively improve the efficiency and speed of SSL technology to the market. The core of the core technology research is the academic community, the National Laboratory and research institutions, as well as all contribute to understand the theme of an application research, and strive to find solutions to the relevant entities. The purpose of these projects is to fill the gaps in technology, to provide useful knowledge or data, and to promote the level of knowledge to a higher level.

[3] product development

To develop and improve commercially viable materials, equipment, or systems based on the industry's knowledge base or application. The lab test is performed on the prototype of the product sample. In addition to technical work, market and financial research can ensure a smooth transition from model to market.

[4] business support

In order to ensure that the U.S. Department of energy in the commercialization of SSL technology core technology research and product development investment, the Ministry of energy has developed a national strategy to guide the SSL into the general lighting market. This strategy enables the Department of energy to participate in almost every aspect of SSL research and development, and at the same time with the research community, the standard development team and energy efficiency organizations such as SSL industry partners in close cooperation. These cooperation so that the DOE to fully implement the following activities: you implement ENERGY STAR specified SSL technology and products, -SSL lighting device and system design competition to -SSL technology, testing procedures and standards of technology information resources, common commercial SSL lighting products, test - coordination and utilities, regional and national markets you accept the transformation plan and processing technology demonstration and high performance products, commercial and residential applications, and provides the performance and cost-effectiveness of experience and real data you make purchasing plan, encourage the bulk purchase of high performance products

[5] standard development

National standards and evaluation system for new products. All companies must test their products in the same manner as the rating, so that consumers can compare products from different manufacturers. The Department of energy and industry, standards development organizations work closely together to lead, support and accelerate the development of standards and technical assistance.

[6] SSL partnership

SSL partnership provides support for the Department of energy's SSL portfolio. The memorandum of agreement between the Ministry of energy and the next generation of lighting industry alliance was signed in February 2005, which detailed the Department of energy SSL product manufacturing and commercialization strategy. The partnership provides an important input to the Department of energy in the study of priority projects, the Department of energy's discretion, as well as technical expertise to provide advice and project review. In addition, the partnership by the way of accelerating the promotion of SSL Technology: you SSL communication program achievement you encourage the development of standards and regulations to promote SSL technology demonstration projects for you general lighting applications support the Department of energy voluntarily advocated market-oriented plan

Three, the U.S. Department of energy solid state lighting funding opportunities

The Ministry of energy supports the research and development of promising solid state lighting technologies and the establishment of demonstration projects. As a mature technology, a variety of financing mechanisms can support its development. SSL research partners and projects selected based on energy saving potential and success factors and other factors, and with the SSL R & D plan.

The United States Department of energy used to include the financing mechanism of solid state lighting plan: you study in the Department of energy solid state lighting R & D program for the first. Support for basic energy research grants from the Department of energy's office of science through the annual tender supply. * - Department of energy /NETL SSL core technology and product development: focus on the core technology of SSL research project in promoting and SSL general lighting applications and technical knowledge