About the project

This project will support the large scale implementation and application of energy saving SSL through the development, validation and dissemination of adequate metrology for the unambiguous and reliable characterization of solid state lighting products. A three-legged metrological framework will be implemented based on:

  • Unambiguous information, based on new technical guidelines and methods for SSL
  • Fact-based policy, provided through metrological platform on SSL in Europe, and
  • Awareness of the peculiarities and possibilities of SSL

The approach chosen to build this metrological framework for SSL is multi-facetted. On the one hand, essential measurement facilities and basic measurement methods are developed, which at this moment are lacking for SSL. On the other hand, research into applications and interaction with stakeholders will provide input as to practical problems and relevant quality metrics. By combining both aspects, a metrological infrastructure is created which is both sound from a scientific perspective and corresponding to the real needs of the users.

Four scientific and technical themes were defined to adequate metrology for SSL products:

  • EMRP