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4 November 2009

 

Cree LED lamps chosen for 650 Walmart stores

LED chip, lamp and lighting fixture maker Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA has been selected to provide LED lighting to US-based retailer Walmart for new stores and renovations.

Walmart plans to install Cree’s LRP-38 LED light bulbs in 650 stores during the first year, replacing ceramic metal halide in the produce and electronics departments. The firm’s LR6 recessed LED downlights are also being used in new construction applications.

Cree says that its LRP-38, a PAR38-style LED lamp, was selected for its energy efficiency, long lifetime, controlled beam and high color-rendition. Designed to last 50,000 hours, it is said to consume 82% less energy than the 70W ceramic metal halide bulbs it replaces and can last more than five years in a 24/7 operating environment. Its design also reduces glare for customers, focusing attention on the merchandise and not the lighting, it is reckoned.

“Cree TrueWhite technology delivers high-quality light — making food and merchandise attractive,” says Cree LED Lighting president Neal Hunter. “We’re able to do all this while reducing energy consumption and eliminating toxic mercury,” he adds. “The selection of Cree’s lamp followed a thorough analysis of performance, in-store evaluations and return on investment.”

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