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Sharp Introduces Earthquake-Detecting Solar LED Streetlights

September 4, 2008 by Justin Thomas 2 Comments

Sharp is introducing a new range of solar-powered LED streetlights. These self-contained lights charge during the day, and switch on automatically when darkness falls. They can operate for 10 years straight without maintenance. They make use of new, high-intensity LED spotlights, which are ideal for public parks. The LEDs illuminate with a directed light and… [Continue Reading]

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High Intensity (Low Impact) Lamps

October 24, 2005 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

Attractive, portable fluorescent lamps are metaefficient — they allow you to light a room using as little as 10W. See our reviews of the latest compact fluorescent bulbs. Pictured here is a lamp by Foscarini. Available from YLighting. See also Ambient Direct.

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Indestructible Touch Sensitive LEDs

December 14, 2004 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

These “Indium” lights use lithium-ion battery technology with high-intensity LEDs to produce a powerful light in a very small package. The Indium is controlled by a touch sensitive switch and has no moving parts. The casing is machined from solid aluminium bar stock on computer controlled machines, and is virtually indestructible