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Solar power generation and LED lighting are not the newfangled technologies they once were, but both industries are still changing rapidly. As we begin a new year and a new decade, let’s look at the trends we see coming up in 2020. Storage Cost Will Continue to Decline When there’s no sunlight, a solar system…
Each industry has different lighting needs and that gives them plenty to consider on a new lighting project. This new Industry Focus series will cover the necessary considerations for each type of business, giving you a starting point and plan of attack for your project. Start with LED’s We’ve found that LED’s are the superior…
Solar technology continues to improve and offer greater savings to business users. In fact, a market survey by EnergySage found the average commercial property owner saved nearly 75% per month on electricity after installing solar. Planning a solar project for the coming year means you’ll save for years to come, but there are some crucial…
As we mentioned in our most recent blog post, the Internet of Things (IoT) is more than a buzzword or concept, but is beginning to affect how we use and even repair items from refrigerators to motor vehicles. The term refers to the increasing number of items that are connected to the internet, allowing them…
Whether it’s a simple light switch or a software system directing a lightshow in a state-of-the art theater, every LED has a control system. And while the most important decision in LED lighting is the decision to adopt them and free yourself from the waste of incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, better control can mean a…
There are a number of reasons to consider new LED fixtures for your business. It may be that you still haven’t moved over from traditional incandescents and/or fluorescents. But more likely, you’re making changes in the work environment—a remodel, expansion, taking on a new property, simply changing who works where in the building, etc.—and you…
Though you get more from your money with every passing year, the cost of a solar panel install or a full conversion from conventional lighting to LED’s can be daunting. Fortunately, everyone from Congress to individual LED manufacturers are realizing the benefits of these technologies and helping to lighten the load. Let’s review some of…
In two previous posts, we went after common myths about LED’s. Let’s look at the last few items of “fake news” circulating about this lighting technology. Myth: LED’s can’t handle cold weather LED’s not only handle cold weather well, it doesn’t affect their durability or how long it takes them to light. In fact, cooler…
Previously, we debunked some of the most common myths regarding LED lighting. We found that LEDs save money, offer all the versatility of incandescent and fluorescent lights, including the ability to go on a dimmer switch. But like many technologies, LEDs are surrounded by more than a few misconceptions. Let’s debunk a few more: Myth:…
The pace of business change has become as fast as the pace of industrial change, with the process of “creative destruction” reshaping the business landscape on a daily basis. As you might expect, some of these changes have been in the lighting industry. Here are a few: General Electric becomes less electric If any company…