"Finally, when it comes to the future of lighting, giant street lamps may soon be replaced by a bulb the size of a Tic-Tac, which developers insist is not only more energy-efficient but also more powerful.
"The light uses so-called 'light-emitting plasma,' which is similar technology to that of a plasma TV.
'We replace typical 400-watt metal Halide systems and save about 50 percent energy, have three times the life, better color and more light,' says Randy Reid of Luxim. 'We're working close with many fixture manufacturers and we have several cities now that are beginning to install these as beta sites.'
"Environmentalists can get enthusiastic about the new lights, and one can the imagine the workers who replace the bulbs will appreciate them as well."
"BFW's new CromaLUME Turbo is a next-generation, high-intensity surgical headlight system that utilizes LIFI technology, a plasma lamp capable of producing 10,000 hours of sunlight-equivalent (5800K) light." Read more...
"With an effective lifespan of 25,000 hours, the Seashine with provide over six years of use running at 12 hours a day. Besides the energy efficiency gained, the light fixture produces less infrared radiation than MH bulbs..." Read more...
"The light uses so-called 'light-emitting plasma,' which is similar technology to that of a plasma TV. 'We replace typical 400-watt metal Halide systems and save about 50 percent energy, have three times the life, better color and more light,' says Randy Reid of Luxim. 'We're working close with many fixture manufacturers and we have several cities now that are beginning to install these as beta sites.'