I'll work on gathering some links and stuff. The info I have now are some emails and info I found on other sites. Will compile what I have so far and report back.
I can see your first point happening as some companies, like blackdog, run at over 2w per. Not yet convinced on the larger panels. Like with most tech, consumers demand more punch in smaller packages, and I for one would rather have smaller lights. I think the new lenses may address coverage and footprint by intensifying diodes, so a 120 degree lense might become as intense as a 90 degree for example. Still trying to find out more details on those new lenses. New heatsinks are definitely going to be implemented.
Nice! I feel like kessils dont get enough attention. Definitely interested in the new halos.
from the kessil journals ive seen, i'd bank my money on the kessil over a 100w ufo for sure.