Light has enabled many scientific innovations and technological advancements. New light sources like solar panels, LEDs, and future technologies like Li-Fi could provide sustainable energy and internet access. However, light pollution from uncontrolled outdoor lighting is a growing problem. Solutions include using more efficient lighting, motion sensors, and government policies to reduce wasted and unnecessary light emissions.
4. THE AIMS OFIYL 2015
Toraise awareness
Topromotesustainabledevelopment
Toreducelightpollutionandenergywastes
Itisan opportunitytocelebratethepower of
thehumanimagination
Topromoteunderstandingofthecentralrole
oflight
5. SCIENTIFIC
INNOVATIONS
SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS
SOLAR PANEL
Used to power all sorts of electronicequipment
Also placed onoutdoor lightingstructure
LED
Extremely energy efficient
LEDshave a higherinitialcost anda longlifespan(60000hr)
PHOTONICS
CONSUMER ELECTRONIC
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
MANUFACTURINGINDUSTRIES
DEFENCE AND SECURITY
LI-FITECHNOLOGY:
Li-Fi enabledstreetlamps,wouldprovidea networkof internetaccesspoints
Light canpenetratefor largedistances andcan enablecommunication
FIBREOPTICSAND OPTICALFIBRE:
Telephonetransmissionmethod uses fibre-opticcables.
Well suited for medicaluse.
6. FUTURE LIGHT SOURCES
LITROENERGY
New light sources that lasts for fifteen years
without a recharge
Crush resistant and inexpensive
FutureofLED
Solid-state lighting,huge energy saving
Long lasting,durable
FIPEL
Low power electroluminescent light source
More efficient than a CFL bulb
7. LIGHT POLLUTION: A BIG THREAT
Occurswhenlight usedinthe
environmentiswastedcausedby
uncontrolledemissionsandreflection
New outdoorlightingproductshas
alsoledtoan increaseinthelight
pollutionlevels
Urbanlightpollution threatensstreet
trees
8. New lighting technology
Government policies on light sources
Use of motion sensor-lights and bulbs in
homes
Reducing or conserving the usage of light
PREVENTION AND SOLUTIONS
FOR LIGHT POLLUTION
9. Light is enabling the future
Communication
Manufacturing
Health care
Defence
Energy
Plants that light upmight be street lights in
the future!