Eden Park Illumination develops a 36-square-inch, quarter-inch-thick microplasma lighting panel made of two pieces of glass, a phosphor, wire mesh and an emitter. In its current form the panel produces about 15–20 lumens per watt, delivers roughly 40–60 watts of light output, and is rated for about 50,000 hours of life. The company expects to raise panel efficiency significantly by 2012 and says it could reach 100 lumens per watt in real-world conditions within two years. Initial applications are indoor: the company will focus on office lighting first, then cabinet lighting and wall tiles, and positions the product for hard-to-reach installations where longevity matters. The panel is expected to sell for about $30, with distribution still being arranged. Eden Park has secured outside capital to commercialize the product and is also being evaluated by the U.S. Air Force for potential applications.

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$3M

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Feb 2010