If the predicted ticket for Philips’ latest LED light bulb is any indication, a brighter tomorrow won’t come cheap. The “75W replacement,” referred to as the EnudraLED A21, apparently reduces energy by 80 percent, lasts 25 percent longer than its conventional counterpart, and is anticipated to price between $40 and $45. Given that’s significantly more cost effective than the outfit’s 60W equivalent , but for us regular folks, that isn’t exactly a drop within the bucket. However, if you are picking up what Philips is laying down, the bulb — which uses an insignificant 17 watts of electricity to beam 1,100 lumens — could save the usa 5,220 megawatts of electricity and $630,000,000 annually (if all of us switch over tomorrow). That certainly sounds good, but somehow we doubt a $45 light bulb goes to be the incandescent killer. Full PR after the break.
May 16, 2011
Philadelphia, USA – Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG), the industry leader in LED lighting solutions, will unveil the Philips EnduraLED A21 17-watt light bulb tomorrow on the LIGHTFAIR® International tradeshow, May 17-19, 2011. Designed to interchange a 75-watt incandescent bulb, while reducing energy consumption by 80% and lasting 25 times longer, the Philips EnduraLED A21 17-watt marks another important milestone in LED lighting technology for everyday use.
“We continue to check the bounds of LED innovation with exciting products that supply energy efficiency, ambiance and extraordinary reliability,” said Ed Crawford, General Manager of Lamps for Philips Lighting North America. “Once more we’ve demonstrated that buyers should not have to attend for quality alternatives to the incandescent or to sacrifice the soft white light they have got become conversant in because LED can deliver your entire benefits without compromising quality.”
The EnduraLED A21 17-watt is the newest addition to Philips’ comprehensive portfolio of sunshine-emitting diode (LED) bulbs which may efficiently replace traditional incandescents. These include 25W and 40W equivalents, in addition to the ENERGY STAR-qualified Philips EnduraLED 12.5-watt bulb, the world’s first commercially-available 60-watt replacement.
The EnduraLED A21 17-watt, which uses the company’s high-power, next-generation LUXEON LEDs, has also been developed to satisfy or exceed ENERGY STAR qualifications for an LED-based replacement for the 75-watt incandescent light bulb. Those specifications demand delivering 1100 lumens with just 17-watts of electricity, a colour temperature of 2700k, a colour rendering index (CRI) of 80, and a rated lifetime of 25,000 hours. The recent bulb should be submitted to ENERGY STAR within the coming months for qualification testing.
Philips estimates that about 90 million 75-watt incandescent light bulbs are sold annually inside the America. Switching to this LED replacement has the aptitude to attenuate energy use by 5,220 megawatts of electricity, a price savings of roughly $630,000,000 annually. In keeping with Philips estimates, switching to the EnduraLED 21 17-watt can also eliminate 3,255,205 million metric hundreds carbon emissions annually, or the equivalent of removing nearly 1000000 cars from the line.
As with every bulbs within the Philips LED lighting family, the hot EnduraLED A21 17-watt has a rated lifetime of 25 times longer than a typical incandescent bulb. Over its lifespan, the EnduraLED A21 17-watt could save a business or household about $160 per bulb. Available throughout the fourth quarter of 2011 within the US, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for consumers has not yet been finalized but is predicted to be within the range of $40 – $45.
With this latest addition to the Philips portfolio, consumers and businesses have more choices than ever that could reduce energy costs over the standard incandescent bulbs. Along with offering familiar soft white light, the Philips EnduraLED A21 17-watt fits into existing fixtures and works with standard dimmers, giving consumers an easy, long-lasting solution for the house. For those inside the retail or hospitality sector, the bulb will provide a considerable return on investment, through extended bulb life and reduced energy and upkeep costs.
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