research on LED-based human centric lighting

Human-centric lighting, generally tunable solid-state lighting (SSL) that increases our comfort or wellbeing, can become a significant segment of the overall LED-based lighting market, according to LightingEurope. A joint study by LightingEurope, the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI), and consulting firm A.T. Kearney projects human-centric lighting as a multibillion-Euro business that could hit EUR 1.4B (billion) in 2020.

Human-centric lighting can have a range of positive impacts on society, according to the new research and other studies on the topic. At its simplest, such lighting allows us to sleep and rest best and perform with greater productivity during waking hours. Tunable lighting has also been shown to accelerate healing and help prevent chronic diseases. The study states that European industry is uniquely poised to capitalize on the opportunity in part because of a "solution-oriented understanding of customer requirements."

Human-centric lighting goes beyond the basic visual needs of people. Our populace is spending greater periods of time indoors and quality lighting is imperative for health. Technologies such as tunable color and white point take the concept further to enhance the daily lives of people. "Human-centric lighting solutions can actively support the circadian rhythm of human beings, thus promoting a person’s wellbeing, mood, and health.” says Alfred Wacker, chair of LightingEurope’s Light and Health Working Group.