DC Lighting and Building Microgrids Report: Opportunities and Recommendations

Oct 19, 2020

Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) conducted research to characterize the current state of DC lighting and building microgrid market and technologies. This research included extensive literature reviews, interviews of 28 subject matter experts and manufacturers, and a formal Request for Information (RFI) to DC lighting and microgrid controller manufacturers. The RFI was released April 23, 2020, and garnered 46 responses over 9 weeks.

PNNL’s research identified a growing market of available technologies along with significant potential benefits including energy savings, resiliency, reliability, and reduced costs. This white paper explores the findings of this research and offers recommendations for stakeholders concerning moving forward with these beneficial technologies.

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Ontario Small Business Lighting Incentive Program

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Small Business Lighting Incentive Program for Ontario

Businesses across Ontario may qualify for up to $1,500 in free energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades. Eligible businesses will receive a free onsite lighting assessment, up to $2,000 in incentives towards eligible energy efficient lighting upgrades, and a turn-key lighting installation by a licensed contractor…

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Standard Signs Vendor Management Inventory Agreement

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IoT-Ready Alliance Introduces First IoT Interface Specification

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Signify Reports Rush to Trial LiFi

Signify is working with more than 30 customers in North America, Europe and Asia to pilot LiFi…

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MBS GmbH Accredited as a DALI test house

December 19, 2022 MBS GmbH has joined the growing list of companies that have been accredited by the DALI Alliance as a test house for DALI-2 and D4i testing. The company’s testing facility is located in Krefeld, Germany. The DALI Alliance has accredited a total of twelve test facilities to date, in different regions around…

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Small Business Lighting Incentive Program for Ontario

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Standard Signs Vendor Management Inventory Agreement

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Beghelli Canada Is Now Included in the IDW Platform

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Signify Reports Rush to Trial LiFi

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MBS GmbH Accredited as a DALI test house

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Small Business Lighting Incentive Program for Ontario

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Standard Signs Vendor Management Inventory Agreement

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Beghelli Canada Is Now Included in the IDW Platform

A selection of Beghelli Canada’s most popular products are now included in IDEA’s Industry Data Warehouse (IDW) data synchronization platform.

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IoT-Ready Alliance Introduces First IoT Interface Specification

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Signify Reports Rush to Trial LiFi

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MBS GmbH Accredited as a DALI test house

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New Collaboration – A New Solar Lighting Manufacturer Joins Contact Delage’s Offerings

Contact Delage is excited to announce the addition of a new trusted partner to their lineup: Solvic, an innovative manufacturer specializing in solar lighting. This new partnership reflects Contact Delage’s ongoing commitment to offering sustainable, high-performance solutions tailored to real-world applications. With Solvic, they are expanding their range of autonomous solar products—perfect for lighting streets, parks,… Read More…
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As turnkey lighting contractors know, the wave of LED upgrades that swept across commercial and industrial buildings over the past decade brought major improvements in energy efficiency and maintenance reduction. But many of those first-generation LED systems installed between 2015 and 2020 are now entering a phase of performance decline that creates a ripe opportunity… Read More…
Bold, Programmable Lighting Upgrade Helps Draw Visitors to Key Destination Point in Calgary

The CF Chinook Centre (more commonly known as Chinook Centre) was always destined to be a major destination point for Calgary. Opened in 1965, it is conveniently located near the city center and is only 20 minutes from Calgary International Airport. Over the years, it grew to become Calgary’s largest shopping mall with more than… Read More…

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Prolux: Lumithree PT-1016 Glass Diffuser Pendant

The PT-1016 is a glass diffuser that can be mounted in any room to provide an elegant touch. The diffuser comes in several translucent finishes to match any decor, and the hardware is available in a variety of powder-coated colours. Lumithree’s quality decorative lighting solutions offer their customers a diverse range of unique and flexible… Read More…
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Tri-Proof Lights are a durable lighting solution that can replace traditional linear fluorescent luminaires. Tri-Proof Lights are designed for a variety of applications requiring, dust-, moisture- and impact-resistance. Suitable environments such as corridors, stairwells, warehouses, parking garages and car washes allows this versatile fixture in a variety of applications. Read More…