SolarLED
LED technology is developing rapidly
and it brings possibilities for innovative
and energy-efficient solutions for
building and outdoor lighting. LED
lighting combined with solar panels
provide cost-efficient systems and
can be used in various applications.
The objective of SolarLED project
is to identify energy-efficient and
good quality LED lighting technologies
and to promote their use and integration
in building systems. The objective
is to promote the use of solar power
as the source of electricity for lighting.
A model for supply and use for lighting
will be developed which utilises the
new lighting and solar electricity
technologies and which takes into
account the possibilities provided
by the new lighting recommendations
and guidelines. The project will develop
tools for the design, construction
and maintenance of lighting when new
innovative lighting solutions are
used. A method will be developed for
evaluating the steps towards energy
savings of lighting in the long term.
The use of high efficiency light sources
and more effective use of lighting
will decrease the electricity consumption
by lighting and the pollutional load
for the environment. The use of solar
electricity for lighting supports
the EU energy policy targets of renewable
energy.
TKK
Lighting Unit is responsible for
the project. The project consortium
includes 22 Finnish companies and
municipalities. The project is part
of the Sustainable
community programme (2007-2012)of
Tekes – the Finnish Funding
Agency for Technology and Innovation.
The project duration is 1.1.2009
- 30.6.2011.
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