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HONG KONG – GRE Alpha, a leading LED power supply manufacturer, will be among the top tier presenters at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition from June 9-12 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. Asia’s most comprehensive lighting and LED event, GILE 2019 is set to break attendance records. Last year, the show recorded more than 2,600 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions and more than 165,000 visitors from 129 countries and regions. The show focuses on lighting applications, LED technologies, equipment and components.

With this year's theme, "Envisage the Next Move" in mind, Richard Fong and the GRE Alpha team will take a deep dive into the use of communication protocols in smart lighting systems.

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On June 10 lighting Industry professionals will find the GRE Alpha team discussing smart lighting solutions with Amazon Echo and Zigbee dimming modules at 4:00 p.m. Sessions will take place opposite to Hall 4.1, along Pearl Promenade, Area A.

Introduction of GRE Zigbee dimming module

GRE Alpha's Zigbee dimming module is a 240-watt constant voltage dimming device that operates based on IEEE 802.15.4 and the Zigbee 3.0 standard. Offering best-in-class interoperability between major lighting eco-systems (AMAZON Echo) and provides device to device vs cloud-to-cloud connectivity without the reliance on external gateway or connection to the internet.

Simple and easy to install, this compact device also supports connecting directly to a Zigbee Green Power switch for battery-less dimming enabling seamless upgrade to Zigbee smart lighting networks.

• Based on international standards IEEE 802.15.4 and Zigbee 3.0.
• Can be directly controlled by battery-less Zigbee Green Power switches.
• Can be controlled in multiple ways, seamlessly and concurrently.
• When combined with ubisys G1, lights can be controlled using smartphone apps, HomeKit, or Amazon Alexa, or based on schedules etc.
• Lights can be grouped and either controlled individually or as a group.
• Prepared for Bluetooth Low-Energy for simple applications.
• Over-the-air firmware upgrade capable - ubisys G1 or any other Zigbee OTA server can deploy new firmware with enhancements and bug-fixes.
  
  

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. Unlike many in the LED industry, GRE Alpha focuses on a modular approach. Their products can be used either in conjunction with existing systems or with new setups. With more than two decades of power conversion expertise and a commitment toward innovation, GRE Alpha engages with industry pioneers to deliver highly efficient, installation-ready and agency-approved LED power conversion products for a wide variety of industry applications. www.grealpha.com

GRE Alpha's new Vietnam facility provides a solution to the U.S. – China trade war for U.S. customers

As the news from Washington and Beijing continues to focus on increased tariffs on Chinese goods imported into the U.S., Chinese LED lighting component manufacturer GRE Alpha is taking a proactive approach to help its U.S. customers control costs and minimize tariff impacts.

In addition to its well-established U.S. operations center in Gainesville, Georgia, GRE Alpha is ramping up manufacturing in Vietnam to deliver its world-class LED power supplies to the U.S. market without incurring the tariffs currently imposed on Chinese goods.

Same high quality, new state of the art facility

GRE Alpha's new Vietnam facility, located in Binh Duong Province, offers more than 300,000 square feet of ISO 9002, ISO 13485 and ISO 14000-certified manufacturing space, staffed by a highly educated workforce. Here, GRE Alpha is producing some of the world's most advanced and reliable LED lighting components, including LED drivers, dimming modules and accessories.

"Our Vietnam facility is fully staffed and capable of meeting U.S. demand for GRE Alpha's most popular products, including our DMX, EnOcean and DALI LED dimming modules. The investment in Vietnam is a clear signal to our U.S. customers that we value their business and want to give them options that will help them control costs while still having access to the high quality they've come to expect from GRE Alpha,” says GRE Alpha's Richard Fong.

The response from U.S. customers has been extremely positive so far. In fact, GRE Alpha is advising customers to think ahead and place orders now for September/October 2019 delivery as demand has been steadily growing for its LED drivers and other LED lighting components.

To learn more about GRE Manufacturing and the benefits of its Vietnamese manufacturing capabilities visit GRE Manufacturing. To talk to a U.S. representative please contact dougg@grena.org.

Spotlight on GRE Alpha's EnOcean Dimming Modules

When two forward thinking, innovative entities join forces, the results can be illuminating. The partnership formed in 2017 between GRE Alpha Electronics and EnOcean® left no doubt about what would result. Their signature collaboration–EnOcean® wireless dimming modules made by GRE Alpha -- has ushered in a new era of intelligent building applications.

A Boon for Building and Architectural LED Lighting

Combining GRE Alpha's proven LED dimming module and LED driver expertise with EnOcean®'s patented energy harvesting wireless technology, these groundbreaking dimming modules are speeding up the path to industrial lighting systems that are sustainable and energy-efficient. With this joint technology, trillions of IoT sensors can be powered and efficiently installed.

The GRE Alpha/Enocean® series of dimming modules are compatible with any constant voltage LED driver. And, when paired with any self-powered wireless switches using the EnOcean® standard, they enable smooth, flicker-free dimming of lighting fixtures. Available modules support frequencies for North America 902MHz, Japan 928MHz, Europe and China 868MH

It is worth noting that, at this time, GRE Alpha Electronics is the only member of the EnOcean alliance to focus on lighting for the Japanese market. Moreover, the 928MHz frequency customized for Japan works smoothly in any environment compared to 2.4GHz wireless solutions.

Highlighted at International Lighting Shows

With the demand for flexible and maintenance-free solutions for LED lighting control exploding, GRE's president, Richard Fong is eager to give visitors a hands-on experience with the EnOcean® dimming modules. "User experience is very important to us. We have always strived to make our products accessible and easy to use and install. It is extremely rewarding that feedback from customers who have tested and used this system has been overwhelmingly positive."

The lighting show environment with GRE Alpha experts on hand provides a perfect opportunity to gain familiarity with LED smart lighting solutions. GRE Alpha's EnOcean® dimming modules were most recently featured in two big shows:

1) At EnOcean®'s booth at IoT/MTM Spring at the Tokyo Big Site convention center April 10-12, 2019.

 2) In the United States at LIGHTFAIR International 2019 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, May 21-23. There visitors found a variety of GRE Alpha's leading edge products at three different booths: EnOcean, DiiA (Digital Illumination Interface Alliance) and GRE Alpha Distributor ERG. GRE Alpha experts were available at all booths to interact with guests and answer questions.

The Future for Self-Powered Smart Dimming is Now

Applications using GRE Alpha's EnOcean® dimming modules in combination with EnOcean®'s self-powered wireless switches, include building and architectural lighting, effect and contour lighting, general commercial illumination, warehouses, signage, strip lighting and more. With this advanced technology, lighting designers can create sustainable intelligent building, home automation and architectural lighting control systems that are energy-efficient, easy to install and maintenance-free.

While EnOcean is responsible for the technology which enables maintenance-free sensor solutions for battery-free applications in the Internet of Things (IoT), GRE Alpha pioneered the design and creation of modular LED power supplies. Their partnership was inevitable.

That partnership has truly simplified lighting system installations, commissioning, and drastically reduced wiring requirements. From this point forward, GRE Alpha hopes to drive rapid adoption of existing and new lighting products to EnOcean® controlled lighting. To that end, GRE Alpha has introduced a whole series of EnOcean® joint products that will allow seamless upgrades of existing lighting systems by adding in their EnOcean® lighting control module.

For more information about this or any other GRE Alpha product or to speak with a GRE Alpha expert, please visit the enquiries page.

World Leader in LED Driver Manufacturing Breaks
New Ground with Advance to DALI-2

Hong Kong, 4/24/19 – GRE Alpha Electronics, Ltd., a driving force in the design and manufacture of LED power supplies and systems, is excited to announce the imminent release of their first DALI-2 product. The new driver with DALI-2 certification brings the promise of significantly improved multi-vendor interoperability as well as functionality compared with DALI-1. With popularity of the new standard firing up demand, GRE Alpha has already started taking pre-orders for the new driver.

Another Giant Leap Forward In Powering Solutions

When GRE Alpha acquired DALI testing accreditation in November 2018, they became one of the first manufacturers in Asia to offer full-service testing. That giant leap forward put GRE in a unique position to offer value-added services to their customers. The SLD-DIM DALI and GLD DIM modules from GRE Alpha enable both new and old LED fixtures to become dimmable without the added fuss of complicated wiring and circuitry required in the past. Topping that off with groundbreaking new benefits is the DALI-2 protocol applied to GRE drivers.

According to GRE’s Executive Director, Richard Fong, “The introduction of our new DALI-2 certified driver is a major milestone and right in line with GRE Alpha’s goal to provide our customers with reliable products on a flexible platform. With improvements in functionality, use of DALI-2 certified products will undoubtedly result in fewer problems in lighting systems. We are proud to be adding our first new DALI-2 driver to the Digital Illumination Interface Alliance database and excited about the many next-generation products that will follow.”

Advance to DALI-2 Protocol Yields Big Benefits

DALI, short for Digital Addressable Lighting Interface, is a protocol developed by leading manufacturers of lighting equipment to make lighting control systems simpler and easier to specify and operate. Simply put, it allows devices to ‘talk’ to each other. While DALI-1 revolutionized options for regulating artificial lighting, DALI-2 is helping fill the gaps in the original standard. Not only does it allow for more interoperability with other wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Zigbee, it also adds a host of new functions previously unavailable. Additional benefits include:

• More energy efficient lighting
• Easier customization
• Reduced installation costs

GRE Alpha is standing by to answer any questions about DALI and provide information on their easy-to-install DALI-compliant dimming modules. Pre-orders for the new DALI-2 driver are also being taken.

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. With more than two decades of power conversion expertise and a commitment towards innovation, GRE Alpha engages with industry pioneers to deliver highly efficient, installation ready and agency-approved LED power conversion products for a wide variety of industry applications.  https://grealpha.com/about-us/

For more information on GRE Alpha products and services or to speak with a service representative and set up a one-on-one appointment with a technical expert, visit https://grealpha.com/contact/.

EnOcean Dimming Module for Lumileds Among Groundbreaking New Products Featured

Hong Kong, March 20, 2019 -- Between a successful collaboration with EnOcean, DALI test certification and an incredible array of groundbreaking new products, 2019 is already proving to be a banner year for GRE Alpha. Visitor turnout more than doubled from 2018 in their third year of participation in the NIKKEI MESSE Lighting Exhibition. Over a 4 day period, from March 5 to 8, the GRE Alpha team welcomed hundreds of guests while showcasing their latest LED Dimming Modules, LED Drivers and loT themed products with live interactive displays.

A Commitment to Service and Partnership

“On behalf of all of us at GRE Alpha, I would like to thank everyone who took the time to visit us at the Big Sight Exhibition Center,” said Executive Director, Richard Fong. “The unprecedented turnout gave us a valuable opportunity to showcase our latest products, and we are inspired by the rich exchange of ideas. The enthusiasm we experienced makes us all the more committed to continuing to provide world-class service and support, and to honor the GRE Alpha promise that our LED Drivers provide exceptional function, reliability and quality in a sustainable design.”

Exceeding Expectations in New Product Development

It was a point of pride for GRE Alpha that, for the second year at the Tokyo show, their products were also featured at the EnOcean Alliance booth. The affiliation with EnOcean allows GRE Alpha to share their LED expertise and collaborate with other EnOcean Alliance members to design the technologies of tomorrow.

Generating great interest was an EnOcean dimming module for Lumileds dim to warm LED’s. Other breakthrough products experienced by visitors included a series of LED Drivers designed for high temperature operation:

Featured products included:

• High-tech, 300 Watt E-Capless Power Supply with patented high temperature core
  technology for operation in high temperatures (-40C to -80C).
• Zigbee Dimming Module that works with multiple smart home protocols and devices,
  such as Osram, Philips, IKEA, Amazon Echo and more.
• 100 Watt CV TRIAC dimmable LED Driver XLAVP100.
• Constant Voltage LED Drivers 100 Watt and 150 Watt with patented easy install.
• Dimming Modules for Soraa, Philips and Citizen Dim-to-Warm/Turnable White
  MR 16s AND C0Bs.

Upcoming Event:

GRE Alpha is excited to announce that they will be hosting a seminar at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition in China, June 9-12, 2019. The theme of the show is “THINKLIGHT: Envisage the Next Move,” which aims to encourage the lighting community to see changes as a means of progress and innovation. Visit the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition webpage for additional information. Visitors will be warmly welcomed.

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. With more than two decades of power conversion expertise and a commitment towards innovation, GRE Alpha engages with industry pioneers to deliver highly efficient, installation ready and agency-approved LED power conversion products for a wide variety of industry applications.

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For more information on GRE Alpha products and services or to speak with a service representative and set up a one-on-one appointment with a technical expert, visit https://grealpha.com/contact/.