High-Efficiency NationStar LED Packages for EU Lighting

For lighting manufacturers looking to upgrade their products, the light source is one of the most effective starting points. Although LED packages typically accounts for only a small share of a luminaire’s cost, it has a major impact on overall efficacy, energy consumption, and lifetime.

As the revised EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) takes effect in May 2026, and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) continues to advance, energy efficiency is no longer the only consideration for lighting manufacturers. Requirements related to repairability, replaceability, and product lifecycle performance are also becoming increasingly important.

Why Start with the LED Packages?

High-efficiency LED packages can improve luminaire performance without requiring a complete redesign of the product.

NationStar high-efficiency LED packages deliver efficacy of up to 255 lm/W, supporting the development of energy-efficient lighting products for demanding efficiency requirements. By optimizing the light source, manufacturers can improve system efficacy while keeping the additional component cost under control.

A Versatile High-Efficiency LED Portfolio

Different lighting applications require different combinations of efficiency, cost, reliability, and light quality. NationStar offers high-efficiency LED packages across multiple technologies and package sizes, including 2835, 3030, 3035, and 5050.

The portfolio covers PTH, flip-chip, and EMC packaging platforms for applications ranging from general lighting to specialized lighting systems.

Application-specific options are also available:

• Outdoor lighting: enhanced moisture resistance, UV resistance, and temperature durability for street, industrial, and tunnel lighting.
• Indoor lighting: optimized light distribution and color rendering, with Ra 80/90/95 options for commercial, residential, and office applications.
• Specialty lighting: customized spectral and packaging solutions for applications such as horticultural lighting, low-altitude navigation, and UV curing.

Solutions for Different Lighting Applications

For commercial and residential lighting, high-efficiency LED packages can help improve overall luminaire efficacy while maintaining the required light quality.

For industrial and municipal lighting, selected NationStar products offer L70 lifetimes of more than 130,000 hours and operating junction temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, helping reduce maintenance requirements and total cost of ownership.

For specialized applications, NationStar’s engineering team can provide application-specific solutions based on spectral requirements, package design, and operating conditions.

Manufacturing Capability for Consistent Performance

NationStar integrates LED chip selection, packaging, and module manufacturing within an established manufacturing system. This integrated approach supports consistent product quality, reliability, and supply stability.

For lighting products designed with lifecycle requirements in mind, modular light-source solutions can also support easier replacement of components such as power supplies and controllers.

From Product Assessment to Upgrade

For manufacturers evaluating their lighting products under evolving EU requirements, NationStar can provide support from product assessment to implementation.

This includes evaluating existing luminaire efficacy and energy performance, providing samples across major package sizes, and offering recommendations for light source, driver, and thermal/structural matching.