Tag CFLs

Lighting systems getting smart and wireless

Sensors attached to CFL and LED lighting can now communicate and be controlled via 6LoWPAN wireless mesh networks. Not only can, say, a large office building turn lights on and off remotely, the sensors can also improve the quality of…

Will LED light bulbs replace CFLs?

Dimmable LED bulbs that use tiny amounts of power, last for 25 years, and contain no toxic substances are just coming on the market now. Yes, they are quite expensive. So were CFLs at first. I wonder, will CFLs be…