Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Manufacturing Cost Model

Excel files containing a bottom-up cost-models for GaN-based white light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Covers the commercial origins of the technology around 2003, 2012 and 2020. Compiled as part of the research project "What factors drive innovation in energy technologies? The role of technology spillovers and government investment", funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. File Content Comment LEDCOM2003.xlsx Cost model for 2003. Includes additional description and credits. LEDCOM2012.xlsx Cost model for 2012. LEDCOM2020.xlsx Cost model for 2020. Cost Model Inputs.xlsx Inputs for the cost model (all years). Includes data on electricity, clean room costs, etc. LEDCOMv2.zip Inputs.xlsx Archive of the original U.S. Department of Energy cost model Includes descriptive documents. Version 2: An incorrent comment in Cell D6 in the “Global” sheet in the “LEDCOM2020.xlsx” file has been removed.