Sep 2 2010
Provider of next-generation lighting technologies, LUXIM, has installed high-intensity street lights featuring Light Emitting Plasma (LEP) technology in Scottsburg, Indiana. Scottsburg has planned to replace its municipal lighting system with energy-efficient street lights.
The project is helping to generate 50 jobs in the local region, and when completed over 600 street lights will be installed throughout the area. The LEP street lights were developed by Stray Light Optical Technologies, a Scottsburg-based company. The street lights will help reduce energy costs and will enable Scottsburg to save $70,000 every year.
LEP street light
Officials in Scottsburg evaluated a number of choices to replace the High Intensity Discharge lights and finally selected the LEP street lights as they are durable, energy-efficient and deliver superior color quality and brighter output. The lights are compact enough to be used in various applications, and last three times longer than High Intensity Discharge lights. The LEP street lights can be dimmed to 20%, allowing further power-savings.
The Chief Executive Officer of LUXIM, Tony McGettigan stated that the installation of the LEP street lights will enhance local surroundings, generate new jobs and reduce energy expenditures.
Gerald Rea, Chief Executive Officer of Stray Light Optical Technology, commented that LUXIM’s lighting products provide power line networking and integrated motion control, enabling further reduction of power consumption.