The new facility features several type C goniophotometers for testing lamps

SOL’s innovative green program will improve student performance as well as increase energy efficiency in schools by eliminating the shortage of exposure to full-spectrum light caused by low quality fluorescent light. Studies by the father of full-spectrum light, the late Dr. John Ott, have shown that “Mal-illumination,” or the lack of exposure to natural daylight can be likened to malnutrition.

In addition to energy efficiency and product safety for lighting fixtures and lamps, the laboratory will provide services for consumer electronics, information technology equipment, televisions, power supplies, audio/video, battery chargers,displays, imaging equipment, and set top boxes. The new facility features several type C goniophotometers for testing lamps and luminaries and a type A goniophotometer for testing automotive and airport lighting as well as retroreflective material. A group of very spacious environmentally controlled life testing rooms were also designed into the building for ENERGY STAR testing.

SüD has shown a strong commitment to energy efficiency with a massive new laboratory in the United States dedicated to testing products for ENERGY STAR and related energy efficiency programs,” stated Jason Chesley, Sales Manager for Energy Efficiency at the new Atlanta laboratory. “Our team brings the technical competence and service that our customers need from their testing and certification partner,” concluded Mr. Chesley.

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