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  1. JCC FlameGuard Downlights – End of an Era

    JCC FlameGuard Downlights – End of an Era
    JCC FlameGuard downlights arrived onto the lighting scene in 2014, but like with many other lighting products, they've failed to the last the test of time.
  2. The Top 5 Philips LED Lamps of 2017

    The Top 5 Philips LED Lamps of 2017
    Since the beginning of time within the fast moving world of LED (light emitting diode) lighting, the Philips Master LED range has set the pace, leading the way and leaving other brands way behind.
  3. LED Lights The Future is Here

    LED Lights The Future is Here
    Many people still consider LED as the future, but it is the now, many consumers have already switched over to LED and are already reaping the benefits on offer. It has taken over as the preferred low energy alternative to fluorescent as LED provides a longer, almost maintenance free life cycle.
  4. Why Switch To LED Lighting In 2016?

    Why Switch To LED Lighting In 2016?
    Ever wondered how you can cut down on your energy bills? The answer lies in led lighting. If you are still using filament, its time you switched to led lighting in 2016.
  5. New Chinese Street Lighting

    New Chinese Street Lighting
    New street lighting being trialed in Shanghai allow users to charge their electrical cars, jump onto the web as well as keep track of the pollution. Read more about this in this article
  6. Save Money With LED Lighting

    Save Money With LED Lighting
    Downlights Direct are an online company who sell lighting solutions in the UK, with great brands, experts in their field, good prices and easy shopping choices. They are one of the UK's leading suppliers of energy efficient downlights.
  7. LED street lighting roll-out 'to save Edinburgh £77m over 20 years'

    LED street lighting roll-out 'to save Edinburgh £77m over 20 years'
    Read how Edinburgh is proposing to save up to £77 million over the next 20 years by installing LED lights around the city.
  8. Football and LED Lighting is a 'Match' made in Heaven.

    Football and LED Lighting is a 'Match' made in Heaven.
    The ruling champs of the Dutch football league have ended up being the most recent and significant sports team to begin playing under LED floodlights, as PSV Eindhoven began last Saturday with brand-new LED sports lighting provided by its long time sponsor and previous owner, Philips.
  9. The Future Of LED Lighting Is Here To Stay

    The Future Of LED Lighting Is Here To Stay
    Depleting resources will imply energy conservation being the buzz word in 2016. With this being the case, let's explore the future of LED lighting and what it could mean to you if you switch from old-fashioned lighting technologies.
  10. What Is The Future Of LED Lighting?

    What Is The Future Of LED Lighting?
    Depleting resources will mean energy conservation being the buzz word in 2015. Both residential and commercial lighting systems are moving to light emitting diodes (LED) technology and the reason for this is that they are more energy efficient. LED lights last far longer than incandescent lights. What is the future of LED lighting in 2015 and beyond? The future is excellent for the LED bulb, and with LED light prices falling each year, their future is brighter than ever. LED manufacturers are able to reduce costs because they increase the brightness of LEDs. This simply means you don't need as many LEDs and hence the reduction in cost.