What is the DOE Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technology Demonstration GATEWAY Program?
A number of solid-state lighting (SSL or light-emitting diode, LED) products intended for general illumination applications offering significant improvements over conventional lighting technologies are poised for near-term commercialization. The DOE SSL GATEWAY Demonstration program is intended to identify and assist in the early adoption of those high performance products that offer users real value through significant, rather than merely incremental, improvements over the current best competing products. DOE intends to assemble a number of GATEWAY Demonstrations for this purpose. A limited number of advanced LED products suitable for demonstration will be identified. Eligible products will be those either recently introduced to the market or on the verge of introduction. Eligible products will be installed at demonstration host sites, where their performance can be evaluated, and project results can be widely shared. DOE’s SSL GATEWAY Demonstrations are open to all participants, subj
DOE’s SSL Technology Demonstration GATEWAY program features high-performance SSL products for general illumination in a variety of exterior and interior applications. Eligible products are installed at demonstration host sites, where their performance can be evaluated. Performance measures include energy consumption, light output/distribution, and installation/interface/control issues. Qualitative performance is investigated via feedback surveys of the relevant user communities. Demonstration results are widely shared and provide real-world experience and data on product performance and cost-effectiveness. They also enable users to evaluate and refine their lighting requirements before making large-scale purchasing decisions.
