Which cast shadow on the rapid progress made by Nichia in China

For instance, excluding the footholds in Beijing and Shanghai, to cope with rising demand in China, the firm planned to extend distributorships in Guangzhou, Southern China, as well as increase production capacities 20% there.

Influenced by anti-Japan sentiments due to the sovereignty of the Diaoyutai islet, many Chinese operators refuse to choose LED components from Japan, which compounds Nichia’s attempt to encroach on the long-established presence of Philips and Cree in China, all of which cast shadow on the rapid progress made by Nichia in China.

Recently, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) gave Xcel Energy approval to install 529 LED streetlights in the city as a two-year test. The company had told the city it would start installation in 2012.

Most Minnesota cities hire Xcel to handle their street lighting. The test will allow the company to gather information on how much they cost to install, how they perform and how long they last, factors that will help Xcel determine how much to charge cities that use them.