This page contains links to roundtable reports that document small-group meetings hosted by DOE where technology experts are invited to discuss and advise DOE on priority research areas as well as emerging areas that are at a very early stage of investigation. These forums allow DOE to learn about the potential impact these areas may have on energy usage related to current and planned research inquiries, and what is needed to better understand established priority research and emerging areas. The following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs.
- Solid-State Lighting Program: Emitter Materials for Diffuse Lighting R&D Meeting
Summary of an October 2021 meeting of subject matter experts in inorganic light-emitting diodes (LED), organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), and quantum dot light electroluminescence (QDEL) to help identify critical R&D topic areas in the fields of panel structures and manufacturing of diffuse light sources. (May 2023)
- Solid-State Lighting Program: Building Integration R&D Meeting
Summary of an October 2021 meeting of subject matter experts to help identify critical R&D topic areas for the integration of building lighting systems with other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in buildings, and to coordinate these various systems with sensing and control capabilities. (February 2023)
- Solid-State Lighting Program: Domesticated Animal Responses to Light R&D Discussion
Summary of a November 2021 meeting of subject matter experts to determine the state of understanding of domesticated animal physiological responses to light as they relate to agricultural and research animals. (November 2022)
- Solid-State Lighting Program: Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) R&D Meeting
Summary of an August 2022 meeting of subject matter experts on different aspects of germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) disinfection to help identify critical R&D topic areas in GUV. (August 2022)
- Solid-State Lighting Program and USDA-ARS: R&D Meeting
Summary of a December 2021 meeting of subject matter experts in fields related to horticultural lighting and associated energy consumption to highlight R&D opportunities, bridge R&D efforts, and facilitate collaboration. (June 2022)
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect in Lighting Roundtable
Summary of a December 2021 roundtable, attended by DOE leadership and more than three dozen professionals within the U.S. lighting community, to discuss issues and challenges related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in the lighting industry. (March 2022)
- Solid-State Lighting Program: Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) R&D Meeting
Summary of an October 2021 meeting of subject matter experts on different aspects of germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) disinfection to help identify critical R&D topic areas in GUV. (March 2022)
- Solid State Lighting Program & Building Electric Appliances, Devices, and Systems Program: Displays R&D Meeting
Summary of a November 2021 meeting of subject matter experts on different aspects of display technology to help identify critical R&D topic areas in energy-efficient display technology. (February 2022)
- L-Prize® Launch Roundtable on Lighting Innovation, Workforce Development, and Partnership
Summary of a May 2021 roundtable attended by DOE leadership and lighting industry thought leaders to discuss lighting innovation, workforce development, and partnership — and to share information about the new L-Prize competition. (October 2021)
- Luminaire Integration and Market Expectations R&D Meeting Report
Summary of an October 2020 meeting of experts in organic and quantum dot light emitting devices to help identify critical R&D topic areas in the fields of luminaire integration and meeting customer expectations. (February 2021)
- Panel Structures and Manufacturing R&D Meeting Report
Summary of an October 2020 meeting of experts in organic and quantum dot light emitting devices to help identify critical R&D topic areas in the fields of panel structures and manufacturing of diffuse light sources. (February 2021)
- Diffuse Light Sources R&D Meeting Report
Summary of an October 2020 meeting of experts in organic and quantum dot light emitting devices to help identify critical R&D topic areas in the field of diffuse light emitting materials. (February 2021)
- Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) R&D Meeting Report
Summary of a December 2020 meeting of subject matter experts on different aspects of germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) irradiation to help identify critical R&D topic areas in GUV. (February 2021)
- Human Physiological Responses to Light R&D Meeting Report
Summary of a September 2020 meeting of experts in lighting technology and human physiological responses to light to help identify critical R&D topic areas in the field of human physiological responses to light. (October 2020)
- LED Advanced Luminaires and Manufacturing R&D Meeting Report
Summary of a meeting of LED experts, held August 31–September 2, 2020, to help identify critical R&D topic areas for both advanced luminaire concepts and manufacturing development. (October 2020)
- LED Materials and Devices R&D Meeting Report
Summary of an August 2020 meeting of LED lighting experts to help identify critical R&D topic areas for both LED materials and devices, including down-converters and packaging. (October 2020)