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whether it is fluorescent or LED light sources.
Local consumers demand energy efficient
lighting options that do not compromise on
décor preferences – this is undoubtedly a huge
driver of the lighting market and will continue
to be for the forseeable future.
Mark Greenhill, Osram: The biggest influence
is finding a balance between good efficent
light that is cost effective to run. In many
applications, light output should not be
compromised and hence installing intelligent
lighting control systems is advisable to better
manage the lighting. LED light sources are
making huge inroads and one must make sure
that the LED product can replace the current
light source or reach the desired lighting
levels. I still believe that LED’s are application
dependent and many traditional lighting
and homes are all facing different challenges.
products are still benefical in many aspects
To name a few: brand image, energy saving,
technology, offer most applications up to 80%
from light output to energy efficency.
maintenance reduction, boosting turnover,
energy savings, from quick win retrofit lamps,
Lighting companies, with new LED
staff productivity… Professional lighting takes
to new lighting solutions and even concepts.
Jacques Sergent, Philips Lighting: Offices,
care of all customers concerns to offer them
Apart from the energy savings, LED offers no
industries, retail shopping centers, hotels
sustainable lighting solutions.
UV nor IR in the beam, no harmful susbstances,
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