Cree’s new XLamp XP-E2 Photo Red and Far Red LEDs boost performance for horticulture lighting efficiency

Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA has launched the next-generation XLamp XP-E2 Photo Red (660nm) and Far Red (730nm) LEDs for horticulture applications (available now with standard lead times).

Providing a drop-in upgrade for previous-generation XP-based horticulture designs with the same mechanical and optical characteristics, the new-generation XP-E2 LEDs provide performance improvements of up to 57% in Far Red and up to 21% in Photo Red and are said to outperform competing LEDs by up to 68%, it is claimed. The higher-performance horticulture LEDs increase the efficiency of LED luminaires and shorten their payback periods, making it more affordable to grow food under optimized lighting, the firm adds.

“LEDs for specialty applications, including architectural lighting and horticulture, are a core part of our product strategy,” says Claude Demby, Cree LEDs senior VP & general manager. “Cree is first to enable full-spectrum luminaires that employ Photo Red and Far Red LEDs to deliver 50% energy savings over sodium-based lighting systems,” he adds. “This upgrade to our horticulture LEDs demonstrates our commitment to delivering industry-leading high-power LED performance.”

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