Through research and development of solid-state lighting (SSL), including both light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies, the objectives of this opportunity are to:
Maximize the energy-efficiency of SSL products in the marketplace; Remove market barriers through improvements to lifetime, color quality, and lighting system performance; Reduce costs of SSL sources and luminaires;Improve product consistency while maintaining high quality products; andEncourage the growth , leadership, and sustainability of domestic U.S. manufacturing within SSL industry.
The Topic Areas for Interest for this Announcement include topics for LED and OLED technologies:
Topic Area 1: LED Core Technology Research
Topic Area 2: OLED Core Technology Research
Topic Area 3: LED Product Development
Topic Area 4: OLED Product Development
Topic Area 5: LED Manufacturing Research and Development
Topic Area 6: OLED Manufacturing Research and Development
For additional information regarding SSL Research and Development, please see SSL Research and Development Plan:
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ssl_rd-plan_may2015_0.pdf
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