The U.S. Agency for International

Development (USAID) partnered

with the Sri Lanka Sustainable

Energy Authority (SLSEA) and the

Lighting Research Center, USA, to

create a new lighting center, known

as the Regional Centre for Lighting

(RCL).

Headquartered in Colombo, Sri

Lanka, the RCL is designed to

support collaborative initiatives with

Afghanistan, Bangladesh,

Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal,

Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

As the RCL’s knowledge partner

and leading university-based center

devoted to lighting, the Lighting

Research Center is guiding the RCL

in developing education, research

and testing programs, as well as

strategic industry collaboration

initiatives, to create access to clean

and efficient lighting for the people

of South Asia.

The South Asia Regional Centre for Lighting (RCL) is working to advance

sustainable lighting and make it affordable in South Asia to improve the well-

being of the citizens and the countries within the region. The RCL is

conducting this market transformation through:

Field studies and evaluations, designed to increase the awareness of

clean, energy-efficient lighting technologies and their applications to

reduce the electricity demanded by lighting.

Technical assessment of lighting technologies and development of

quality standards, in a first-of-its-kind lighting research and development

laboratory in South Asia designed to create and maintain quality control of

lighting products, including LEDs, and thus spur regional manufacturing.

Regional and global collaborations, designed to catalyze manufacturing

of sustainable lighting products throughout South Asia to improve the

economy of the region and to make lighting affordable to many

underprivileged citizens.

Education and training, designed to help the workforce understand

South Asia’s energy and lighting issues and guide lighting decision makers

on how to best use the latest advances in lighting technology and

application design to meet challenges with sustainable solutions.

A qualified team of industry experts, on-hand to work with industry and

government throughout the region to help advance innovation and

promote collaboration to assist in overcoming market barriers to

sustainable lighting.

www.rclsa.net

3G -4A BMICH Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7 Sri Lanka Tel 94 (0)11 2677445 – ext 812

A C O L L A B O R A T I V E E F F O R T

L i g h t i n g S o u t h A s i a c l e a n l y a n d e f f i c i e n t l y

As South Asia’s knowledge center for lighting, the RCL is designed to support sustainable lighting throughout the region. Companies and organizations of all sizes have the opportunity to take part in this market transformation that promises to improve the lives of millions of people in South Asia. Lighting technologies and applications, including light emitting diodes (LEDs), present both opportunities and challenges for innovation and collaboration among companies, organizations, and government. Those working with the RCL have access to qualified industry experts and a host of services, including testing and assessment, education, and consultation to help advance innovation and promote collaboration to assist in overcoming market barriers. Opportunities to work with the RCL include, but are not limited to:

Customized training and education Event sponsorship Fee-base testing services Fee-based consultation services Feasibility analysis Field evaluations Grants for South Asia development

through sustainable technologies Research and development Technology demonstrations and

showcases Another option for working with the RCL is to become an RCL Affiliate Member, which offers many benefits depending on the level of membership selected. Visit the RCL Web site at www.rclsa.net to review all Affiliate Membership options and details.

Working with RCL

To transform South Asia’s lighting market

To discuss your specific needs and learn

how working with the RCL may benefit

your organization, send an email to

info@rclsa.net.

www.lrc.rpi.edu www.energy.gov.lk www.rclsa.net

The RCL is establishing a new 1,000 square meter, state-of-the-art

facility, including a well-equipped electrical and photometry

laboratory, a demonstration centre with training facilities, and a

qualified team of lighting experts. As RCL’s knowledge partner,

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lighting Research Center in New

York, USA, is providing information, technical training, and

guidance in development of the new facility, its staff, education

programs, and testing and evaluation services. The Lighting

Research Center, established in 1988, is the leading university-

based organization devoted to lighting research and education.

Test ing and Assessment A lack of unbiased information on product performance impedes promotion of efficient lighting. Therefore, the RCL space includes a state-of-the-art research and development laboratory in South Asia designed to create and maintain quality control of lighting products, including LEDs. The facility will follow evaluation standards and methods established by international organizations. These services are designed to create and maintain quality control standards and thus spur regional manufacturing of sustainable lighting products.

Educat ion and Train ing The RCL holds classes throughout South Asia in collaboration with professors from Rensselaer’s Lighting Research Center. These comprehensive sessions teach the newest advances in energy-efficient lighting design, technology and measurement to promote good, sustainable lighting designs that improve visibility and task performance. In addition, the Lighting Research Center is working with the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka to develop a post-graduate certificate program in lighting.

Col laborat ion The RCL leverages its resources to establish regional and global partnerships and networking opportunities for industry, electric utilities and government organizations. In addition, the RCL helps manufacturers understand component and system integration issues and encourages collaboration among regional and global entities for the development of good quality, sustainable products.

Economic Development RCL’s qualified team of industry experts understands the region’s energy and lighting issues and provides guidance on regional dynamics and economic development opportunities. This initiative is designed to help develop regional manufacturing and create local jobs to foster the industry and boost the economy.