Eco Factor: Outdoor LED light fixtures powered by solar energy.
Keeping its green image intact, Sharp Corporation has developed a new range of LED light fixtures for outdoor use. The range includes 10 fixtures, four out of which run on solar energy and emit no CO2 whatsoever. The company intends to debut the fixtures in succession into the Japanese market over the coming months.
The solar-powered LEDs work by storing solar energy during daytime in batteries to provide LED light at night. The fixtures will also feature newly developed LEDs with 30% higher luminous efficiency and a newly developed LED lens designed to spread the light over a broad area.
The Dark Side:
The lights are expected to cost much more than conventional outdoor fixtures. Moreover, with no backup system integrated, the lights could suffer on overcast days.
Via: [Press Release]
