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If Amazon's drone plan becomes a reality then you might be seeing one dock on a street light near you soon. Amazon has just been granted a US patent that depicts drone docking stations as standalone structures that are constructed on top of streetlights, buildings and pylons.   It has been known for sometime that the company plans to use drones to deliver packages, but up until now the gritty detail of their proposal has remained something of a mystery. Amazon hopes that the docking stations will act both as package handling facilities and as a final destination where drones are able to recharge and refuel. The stations would incorporate solar panels, security cameras, and even Wi-Fi. Example of what an Amazon drone will look like. They may be docking on top of  a streetlight near you. The docking points would also be able to act as points of safety and shelter for drones during harsh weather. The development of the streetlight safe havens in theory means th

The Olympic Village is not up to scratch and lacks good lighting, international officials are claiming. The Rio 2016 Athlete’s Village is the biggest in Olympic history, but the accommodation is plagued with teething problems. The Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro has been described as ‘unsafe’ and ‘unlivable’ just two weeks before the Games are set to begin.  No lighting has been installed in the stairwells of the 31, 17 storey tower blocks that comprise the largest accommodation site in Olympic history. Australian Olympic officials have said that they will refuse to let their team move in unless the lighting issues are rectified, an issue which they say will put their athletes at risk if left unresolved.  Great Britain, the USA, Italy and New Zealand have also raised complaints with Olympic officials and some athletes plan to boycott the village. Other maintenance problems have also been reported such as blocked toilets, leaking pipes, exposed wiring an

Don't wait for the phase out, switch and save today with LED alternatives! In order to reduce C02 emissions, the European regulation is being enforced to stop the manufacture of inefficient directional halogen lamps. From September 1st 2016, manufacturers will no longer produce: Halogen lamps directional from C & D classes Related products are PAR, R50/R63/R80 MR11 (low volt with below 4,000h) MR16 main volt: low volt with below 4,000h Switch to LED alternatives to save energy, reduce C02 and save money. Novel Energy Lighting offers a full range of LED lamps, tubes, and fittings from various top quality brands. To see all our products please visit us at: www.novelenergylighting.com , or call us 0208-540-8287, email: sales@novelenergylighting.com

Could Apple be about to rescue OLEDs? PLUS: Cyclotron interactive LED bicycle unveiled. AND: We reveal the hidden costs of lighting world landmarks - you will never guess who is most thrifty! Lux Today July 19th 2016.

Megaman’s Dino modern linear luminaires have been used within a new retail space at Poplar Garden Centre, Marks Tey, Essex. Megaman’s Dino modern linear luminaires have been used within a new retail space at Poplar Garden Centre, Marks Tey, Essex.  Ideal for internal or external installations, the Dino fitting offers a long life with low maintenance making it the perfect luminaire to replace existing T5 and T8 fluorescent luminaires. Poplar Nursery is currently run by the third generation of the same family who started the business in 1938.  The nursery has expanded over the years and now includes a farm shop and deli, restaurant, miniature railway and the latest addition this year, a new shop floor area for BBQ’s and patio furniture incorporating the Dino fittings.  Installed by AD Mitchell Electrical Contractors Ltd, Colchester, the Dino linear luminaires fit the new retail area perfectly as the fittings blend into the ceiling space but offer excellent wide light distri

LEDs could be used to link appliances into the 'Internet of Things'. LEDs can do double duty and illuminate a room whilst joining together the Internet of Things. Experts at Disney Research and ETH Zurich believe that it is possible to create a network of luminaires that can send messages to each other, while having no effect on the level of lighting they emit. The experts have designed a Visible Light Communications system that is able to connect to appliances and wearable devices. ‘LED light bulbs mounted on the ceiling or in free-standing floor lamps easily cover a room, serving as illumination while at the same time creating a room-area network that allows data exchange between light-emitting devices’  Markus Gross - vice president Disney Research  ‘LED light bulbs mounted on the ceiling or in free-standing floor lamps easily cover a room, serving as illumination while at the same time creating a room-area network that allows data exchange between ligh

Billionaire Felio boss talks exclusively to Lux Today about Sylvania take-over deal. PLUS: The UK lighting industry reacts to Brexit result. AND: Experts claim that light pollution is inducing an early spring.   Visit us at www.novelenergylighting.com for great deals on LED lighting brands

Scottish start-up creates first ever Li-fi office in Paris. PLUS The German rail network installs one million luminaires to cut energy use by 25 percent. AND The American Medical Association warns that outdoor LEDs may damage health. Lux Today 28 June 2016.