introduced modernized MIL in 2009 under application-specific tradenames like Port- Bright™ for marine applications and Tennis-Bright™ for tennis courts. Snow-Bright™ floods were introduced in 2012 at Mount Peter in Warwick, New York and Steamboat Springs Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in 2013 . Snow-Bright™ is marketed as scientifically designed for snow sports venues, using a balanced spectrum (450–720 nm) optimized for snow , with a CRI of 0.95 and color temperature ~6,500K. A 300-watt fixture replaces a 1,000-watt metal halide or 1,500-watt high pressure sodium, cutting energy use by over 85% . This has been verified by several resorts that replaced 1,000-watt metal halide and/or high pressure sodium with 300-watt Snow-Bright™. Marketing material describes the product as non-flicker, low-glare, energy efficient, and fully recyclable. The goal is to be sustainable and environmentally friendly while addressing unique lighting requirements such as freezing temperatures, high winds, snow- making and snow-preserving chemicals, Dark Sky compliance, wildlife compatibility, and cost savings. These claims can be verified through the internet. MIL uses solid mercury amalgam as compared with fluorescent bulbs that contain dispersed mercury. The amalgam encapsulates mercury in an inert form to avoid environmental contamination if bulbs break or are thrown away. Snow-Bright™ electronics pass component RoHS-2 certification; the latest as of 2025. Mercury content adheres to the strict standards of the European Union (EU). Tesla Induction Lighting has adopted “cradle-to-grave” manufacturing for all products to ensure 100% recyclability. Diving Deeper Into MIL Technology
Key Positive Features:
High energy efficiency.
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o Little to no in-rush current with high power factor (PF) limits demand charges o Concentrates spectrum within the visually effective range of human vision known as “visually effective lumens” or “pupil lumens,” to use less intensity while achieving better visual acuity. o Eliminates flicker and glare using nano-particle diffusion. o Real world 100,000 hour lifecycle equals 11 years, operating 24 hours X 365 days; reducing maintenance and recycling waste. o Maintains 90% of lumen output over 90% of service life. o Reduces light pollution with adjustable Vari-Beam® technology. o Dark Sky compliant under most rules, regulations, and guidelines. o Features “constructive wavelength interference” to eliminate dark spots and facilitate wider pole spacing, less infrastructure. o Generates sufficient heat to shed snow and ice… won’t freeze over like LEDs. o Is fully recyclable
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