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GRE Alpha’s Dimming Modules Power a Luxurious Atmosphere at the Janu Hotel in Tokyo, Japan

Janu Hotels is known for its commitment to exemplary design, and its development team carefully cultivates the right mix of components to make its vision come to life. Using GRE Alpha’s dimming modules, the Janu Hotel was able to craft a luxury look and experience for guests.

As a new luxury brand from Aman Resorts, the Janu Hotel wanted to create an unforgettable ambiance and experience for guests in the lobby. Using GRE Alpha’s GLD-DIM-DMX4I-L, the hotel could emphasize a warm and welcoming atmosphere and build on the luxury experience that they’re known for providing.

The hotel was part of a large development called Azabudai Hills, designed by visionary architects Pelli Clarke & Partners. The three towers also include offices, residences, retail shops, restaurants, and more.

Illumination behind the front desk at the Janu Hotel — powered by GRE Alpha’s GLD-DIM-DMX4I-L.

GRE Alpha appreciates the opportunity to provide products that help create the spaces that brands like the Janu Hotel wish to create. We look forward to future partnerships and seeing these spaces come to life.

About The Janu Hotel

Janu Tokyo stands as the premier property within the Azabudai Hills area, representing a modern urban hub brimming with greenery, culture, and artistic endeavors. Developed over thirty years, this fresh and dynamic district embodies Janu's core values by fostering meaningful interactions and community cohesion.

 As the sole hotel in this expansive project, positioned within Residence A Tower crafted by the renowned Pelli Clarke & Partners, Janu Tokyo features 122 spacious, light-drenched rooms and suites. The hotel sets a new standard in luxury with its extensive amenities, including eight venues for dining and social activities, alongside a top-tier wellness center spanning 4,000 sqm—one of the largest in Tokyo.

 Janu Tokyo embraces the city's diverse cultural offerings through its dedication to fine dining, art, and design. It enhances Tokyo's vibrant social landscape and acts as a prime access point to the city's finest attractions, conveniently located near the districts of Roppongi and Toranomon.

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. Their superior performance products are the power behind LED lighting systems. GRE's unique modular approach allows its dimming modules and drivers to be used in new or existing installations.

For more information, visit GREAlpha.com, follow us on LinkedIn, or contact:

GRE Alpha Electronics, Ltd.

Sales and Marketing TEL: +813-5403-6364

Email: yoshihito.mori@grealpha.com 

GRE Alpha Partners With JDI On LumiFree Lighting Technology

Tokyo, Japan: GRE Alpha has partnered with JDI — a leading lighting solutions and technology developer.

The alliance forged in Japan will focus on groundbreaking LumiFree technology. JDI developed LumiFree based on its deep expertise in backplane and frontplane technologies, which it has developed over many years in the display industry.

 LumiFree makes it possible to control the light distribution characteristics of lighting at any given time, enabling the right amount of light delivered at the right time and place.

 JDI is working to contribute to realizing a sustainable society by creating value through new lighting effects, reducing energy consumption by optimizing lighting for each usage scenario, and reducing light pollution.

 The partnership between GRE Alpha and JDI enables further expansion of LumiFree-compliant products. It will facilitate the development and sale of dimming modules that allow simultaneous control of LEDs and LumiFree and develop interface products that enable using LumiFree in existing lighting control systems.

Through partnerships like this, GRE Alpha and JDI can further expand the capabilities of lighting controls. Moving forward with collaborative R&D and advances in lighting is critical to providing the modern lighting solutions consumers are looking for in today’s market.

At GRE Alpha, we deeply value our collaborators, particularly those whose goals resonate with our own: to craft and distribute innovative lighting products and solutions to our worldwide clientele. We are thankful for the opportunity to work alongside JDI and look forward to the possibilities with LumiFree and other lighting projects.

About LumiFree

JDI has developed LumiFree off the back of its deep expertise in both backplane and frontplane technologies that it has developed over its many years in the display industry. LumiFree makes it possible to control the light distribution characteristics of lighting at any given time, enabling the right amount of light delivered at the right time and place. JDI is working to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by creating new value through new lighting effects, reducing energy consumption by optimizing lighting for each usage scenario, and reducing light pollution caused by the excessive use of lighting.

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. Their superior performance products are the power behind LED lighting systems. GRE's unique modular approach allows its dimming modules and drivers to be used in new or existing installations.

For more information, visit GREAlpha.com, follow us on LinkedIn, or contact:

GRE Alpha Electronics, Ltd.

Sales and Marketing TEL: +813-5403-6364

Email: yoshihito.mori@grealpha.com

GRE Alpha Returns to Light + Building 2024 With Innovative LED Dimmers

For another year, GRE Alpha will be returning to Messe Frankfurt for the 2024 edition of Light + Building.

As one of the leading trade fairs for innovative lighting and building services, GRE is excited to showcase some of our latest developments in lighting control.

"We're excited to have representatives from Japan, Hong Kong, and North America attending the show this year, and we look forward to meeting and introducing our latest lighting control solutions to customers and lighting partners around the world,” says Richard Fong, Director at GRE Alpha.

GRE Alpha Products at Light + Building 2024

At Light + Building 2024, GRE Alpha will be showcasing several innovative products created in tandem with some of our valued partners, including:

• Casambi

• Xicato

• DALI

• EnOcean

• And more

You can learn more about GRE Alpha’s products on our website, and check out the catalog here.

As always, we’re looking forward to networking with other professionals and demonstrating our products this year. Visit GRE Alpha’s booth at D10 in Hall 9! 

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacturing of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. Their superior performance products are the power behind LED lighting systems. GRE’s modular approach allows their dimming modules and drivers to be used either with existing systems or new setups.

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/

GRE Alpha to Showcase Innovative LED Controls at the LEDucation Trade Show and Conference

 February 15, 2024 - NEW YORK CITY - GRE Alpha, a leader in lighting controls, will exhibit LED dimmers and drivers at the 2024 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference. The premier event will be held at the New York Hilton Midtown March 19–20, 2024. LEDucation provides insightful presentations and addresses topics exploring emerging industry-related issues.

 In the spirit of highlighting the latest technologies and lighting trends, the GRE Alpha team will be on hand to meet with lighting professionals to discuss important topics such as:

 Sustainability: Showing how their innovative technologies promote energy efficiency and sustainability in the lighting industry. Educational demonstrations will demonstrate how GRE Alpha’s LED dimmers and drivers play a role in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions without sacrificing quality.

Specifications and Best Practices: GRE Alpha will be on hand to discuss current specifications and preview products under development. Based on extensive experience and testing, it will also share best practices for various lighting scenarios, including residential, landscape, façade, and emergency lighting.

At the GRE Alpha booth, attendees can experience the newest products firsthand.

"We are excited to be a part of LEDucation as it brings together professionals ready to experience new technologies and expand their knowledge base," said Richard Fong, Executive Director at GRE Alpha.

GRE Alpha is proud to demonstrate products featuring compatibility with some of the world's leading partners, such as Casambi, Tuya, and Enocean. These exciting collaborations appeal to a broad audience and offer customers unprecedented access to innovative solutions that exceed global safety and efficiency standards.

The team looks forward to continuing our work with these partners and creating an even greater network in the future.

Here are some of the featured products for 2024:

• Model GLD-DIM-TW-CB2. - 2-channel dim-to-warm/tunable white constant current Casambi BLE-based dimming module. Users download the Casambi app to their iOS or Android device to control all their enabled light fittings

• Model SLD-DIM–CB2-UL - 2-channel, multi-function Casambi BLE-based dimming module that can be set for tunable white, dim to warm, and 100% dimming via the Casambi app

• Model SLD-DIM-CB5 - 5-channel, RGBWW Casambi BLE dimming module for use in RGB and tunable white strip lighting applications

 GRE Alpha will also preview the upcoming XSP120 and 40W CC drivers. See GRE Alpha’s product catalogs or contact their team for more information.

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha® Electronics, Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, which are the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. Their superior performance products are the power behind LED lighting systems. GRE's unique modular approach allows its dimming modules and drivers to be used in new or existing installations. For more information, visit GREAlpha.com. Follow us on LinkedIn: GRE Alpha.

The Power of LED Control Systems: A Look into the Future of Agriculture

The world is changing, and with it, so is the way we approach agriculture.

Climate change has disrupted weather patterns, making it more difficult to predict the growing season. Additionally, there is an ever-increasing demand for food, which means that farmers need to produce more with less.

This is where lighting control systems play a part.

By harnessing the power of LED lighting and advanced software, farmers can create the ideal growing environment for their crops. This means a growing demand for power supplies and components used in lighting control systems.

Below, we’ll highlight how technologies, including LED powering solutions, will drive innovation in agriculture by 2024 and how they will impact economic growth.

It All Started with NASA

LED technology has come a long way since its inception, particularly in the fields of horticulture and agriculture.

 According to Greenhouse Management, the first light-emitting diode (LED) was developed in 1962, but it wasn't until 1988 that NASA used LEDs for plant growth studies as part of a space-based plant growth system project. The first commercial use of LEDs for plant production didn't occur until 2000 in Japan. Since then, horticulture has paved the way for larger-scale agriculture techniques and adoption.

Adoption is Gaining Momentum

NASA Scientists first started exploring the use of LEDs to help plants grow and provide clean air in space.  Several technologies are bringing innovation to food production through horticulture to address climate change and population growth challenges.

• Development of even more efficient and reliable Horticultural LED drivers.
• Exploration of innovative LED lighting and driver strategies tailored to the unique requirements of specific crops and growing environments.
• Automated gardens using robots can seed, water, weed, and harvest plants at an efficient scale not possible by humans. Networked automated gardens allow remote management.
• Drones assist with tasks like seeding and plant monitoring using computer vision. Precision farming automates processes.
• Sensors and data collection allow closed-loop controls for reliable, replicable crop quality. Consistent quality benefits medicine and pharmaceutical producers.
• Vertical and urban farming in controlled environments produces year-round, independent of weather, using optimized LED lighting and sensors. This reduces costs, emissions, and land usage.

 Many countries are implementing policies to ensure that LED technology is used instead of gas-discharge lamps for growing plants. This is because LEDs can save energy, and commercial horticulturalists have identified the opportunities provided by LEDs to optimize light spectra to promote growth, regulate morphology, increase nutrient content, and reduce operating costs.

 The result has been a rapid increase in research into using and applying LED technology for growing plants. Companies are taking advantage of this by using LEDs to give plants the best possible light conditions.

Economic Impact

The economic impact of LED lighting in horticulture must be considered. By using LED lights, farmers can grow crops year-round, thereby increasing their profitability. Furthermore, lighting control systems can reduce energy costs and create more efficient use of resources.

 In addition, the vertical farming trend allows for denser crops, which means it can produce more crops per square foot than traditional farming methods. This translates to more food being produced closer to the end user, which can lead to economic growth.

Technologies that Will Drive Innovation in Agriculture

The adoption of LED lighting in horticulture is just the beginning. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more advanced solutions that will transform agriculture as we know it. For example, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms can help farmers make data-driven decisions about lighting, water, and nutrition.

Additionally, blockchain technology can be used to track crops from seed to harvest, ensuring compliance with safety standards and fair trade practices. These technologies will lead to higher yields, better-quality crops, and a more sustainable food supply.

Doing Our Part

We would be remiss not to talk about how Horticultural LED Drivers and specialty products play their part in the mix. GRE Alpha systems are modular and do not require complex wiring.

 This approach means straightforward and flexible deployment and installation. We have controllers that operate on a mesh network, make lighting scaleable, and feature the characteristics of long-distance communication with strong anti-interference ability and high stability.

 We also support systems designed for energy-harvesting device communication. GRE Alpha produces a series of dimming modules that comply with the sustainability of the latest EnOcean(R) protocols.

 In conclusion, lighting control systems are changing the game in agriculture. By using LED lighting and advanced software, farmers can create the ideal growing environment for their crops, resulting in higher yields and more efficient use of resources.  These solutions can lead to economic growth, creating more jobs and increasing profitability. As we look to the future, we can expect to see even more technological advances that will continue to transform agriculture for the better.