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Industry Leaders, Research Experts Gather for 2006 DOE Solid-State
Lighting Workshop
Solid-state lighting (SSL) technology leaders from
industry, research institutions, universities, and national
laboratories gathered in Orlando, Florida from February 1-3, 2006 to attend
a workshop focused on advancing SSL technologies from the laboratory to
the marketplace. The workshop was hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Building Technologies
Program) and the Office of Science (Basic Energy Sciences Program). The
2006 workshop provided a forum for sharing updates on basic research underlying
SSL technology, SSL core technology research, product development, commercialization
support, and the ultimate goal of bringing energy-efficient, cost-competitive
products to the market.
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The BES Poster Session/Reception provided an opportunity to exchange information
and forge partnerships. |
Guided by a government-industry partnership, the mission
of DOE's SSL program is to create a new, U.S.-led market for high-efficiency,
general illumination products through the advancement of semiconductor
technologies, to save energy, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of
the lighted environment. The 2006 SSL workshop represented the third annual
meeting of the Department's program to accelerate advances in SSL technology,
and included for the first time a Basic Energy Sciences (BES) Contractors'
Meeting. This format enabled BES and SSL researchers to exchange research
highlights and results, identify needs, and foster new ideas and collaborations.
Collaboration Strengthens Future for SSL
DOE SSL Program
Manager James Brodrick kicked off the workshop, welcoming
more than 180 participants to Orlando. Tim Fitzsimmons from
BES emphasized the opportunity and challenge for participants:
to increase the amount of collaboration between BES and SSL
researchers. The keynote presentation by Stephen Forrest of
the University of Michigan focused on strategies for achieving
high efficiency white light emission at high brightness for
the next generation of SSL sources. His presentation set the stage for
a series of BES reports highlighting project progress and results. In addition,
Paul Alivisatos of Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory discussed how DOE
Nanoscience Centers are poised to assist the SSL community in tackling
a wide range of important issues. In the evening, a BES Poster Session/Reception
provided additional opportunity for discussion and information exchange.
Visit the Publications section
of this site to download the BES project abstracts, the workshop presentations,
and related materials.
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Pictured,
left to right: Tim Fitzsimmons, DOE; Dale Work, NGLIA;
Alan Allan, ITRS; C. Edward Christy, NETL; James
Brodrick, DOE. |
Targeting Efficiency, Performance, and Cost Goals
In the Day 2 keynote address, Alan Allan from Intel Corporation shared
an overview of the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors
(ITRS), highlighting trends, lessons learned, and the parallels between
the semiconductor industry roadmap and the DOE Solid-State Lighting Roadmap.
James Brodrick provided an update of the DOE SSL program, achievements,
and key directives of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 related
to SSL. He also noted the increase in patents filed in 2005,
demonstrating the value of DOE SSL projects to private companies and
notable progress toward commercialization. C. Edward Christy from
the National Energy Technology Laboratory reviewed the program organization
and procurement updates, highlighting the planned schedule for upcoming
solicitations and awards in 2006.
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SSL workshop participants tune in to Mark Huey's
presentation on SSL R&D patterns and investments worldwide. |
Dale Work from Philips Lighting presented an update on DOE's SSL Partnership
with the Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance, designed to enhance
the manufacturing and commercialization focus of the DOE SSL portfolio.
In 2005, the Alliance provided input on a number of DOE commercialization
support activities (see Day 3 highlights). Tim Fitzsimmons from BES gave
an overview of key developments in BES research areas, including the
role nanotechnology will play in SSL R&D. Mark Huey of Strategic
Perspectives gave attendees insights on the SSL R&D patterns worldwide,
noting that investment levels in the U.S. need higher prioritization
to address competitiveness concerns; parts of Asia are known to be investing
more heavily in SSL research.
Day 2 of the workshop also included brief presentations on
current DOE-funded SSL projects in both OLED and LED lighting.
These presentations provided attendees with a snapshot of
DOE's current SSL project portfolio and provided a useful
reference point for discussions and/or potential partnerships. The 2006
Project Portfolio (PDF 1.4 MB) provides
more detail on each of the current DOE SSL projects.
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Ted Ferreira of City Design Group provided a lighting designer's perspective
on SSL technology and the marriage of product and need. |
Implementation of Initial Commercialization Support Strategies
On Day 3, Marc Ledbetter of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
provided an overview of DOE's commercialization support strategy, highlighting
several activities initiated in 2005. Kelly Gordon of PNNL announced
a new SSL category for the 2006 Lighting for Tomorrow Design Competition,
intended to recognize innovation, lighting quality, and energy efficiency
for specific SSL lighting applications. Visit www.lightingfortomorrow.com for
details.
Jeff McCullough, also of PNNL, presented an update on DOE's
progress in developing ENERGY STAR specifications for SSL products, including
the planned scope and schedule for the initial criteria. Makarand "Chips" Chipalkatti
of Osram Sylvania then addressed activities undertaken by the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) SSL section to establish a
clearinghouse of reliable, well-accepted information on SSL and provide
a focus for technical activities, including addressing infrastructure issues
surrounding SSL deployment. The day closed with comments from Ted Ferreira
of City Design Group, who provided a lighting designer's perspective on
SSL. Stressing his belief that the commercial market is the best path for
SSL, he emphasized that commercial buyers seek innovative solutions to
lighting problems, and "if it's unattractive, it has missed the mark." 2006
Workshop Presentations and Materials |
