Lighting in Design Q4 2022

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Signify’s new A-class LED tube: an innovative solution for rising energy prices

Signify has expanded its Ultra Efficient product line up with its most energy-efficient LED tube to date. Thanks to its high efficacy, the Philips MASTER LEDtube can help customers tackle the global energy crisis, mounting pressure to lower carbon footprints, and stricter government regulations. Signify last year broke new ground with the launch of the Philips LED A-class bulb, which con sumes 60% less energy than a standard Philips LED. The MASTER LEDtube Ultra Efficient continues this technological innovation to expand the portfolio of energy-efficient products, which meet the A-grade criteria of the new EU energy labeling and eco-de sign framework. Under these updated rules, lighting products need energy efficiency of at least 210 lm/W to receive an A grade, the highest rating. A typical small business with 100 fluorescent tubes would receive great savings per year by switching to the A-class Philips MASTER LEDtube UE. With a 100 000-hour lifespan, the new tube lasts five times longer than its conventional MASTER TL-D counter part. That removes the need for regular replacements, which increases cost savings while reducing waste. “Through extensive innovation, we’ve created our most energy-efficient tube yet, and now’s a time when it’s needed more than ever,” says Maciej Debowski Product Manager: LED Lamps and Luminaires, Signify South Africa. “Especially in industries, warehouses, offices, schools and retail spaces, where all-day light ing is required, switching to ultra-efficient LEDs can sharply reduce energy usage related to lighting.” Sustainability is central to Signify’s strategy and is a Tridonic extends range of dimmable linear industry drivers Tridonic has recently added a 220 W version to its range of dimmable linear industry drivers. This new driver offers a high level of flexibility, with operating currents between 500 mA and 1400 mA, is robust and has an efficiency of 97%. The drivers meet the D4i (DALI for IoT) standards. Tridonic is a leading supplier of lighting technology, supporting its customers with intelligent hardware and software and offering the highest level of qual ity, reliability and energy savings. As a global driver of innovation in the field of lighting-based network technology, Tridonic develops scalable, future-ori ented solutions that enable new business models for lighting manufacturers, building managers, sys tems integrators, planners and many other types of customers.

key element of the product design process. Compared to a fluorescent tube, a new Philips MASTER LEDtube UE can reduce CO 2 emissions by up to 2 285 kg over its lifetime – equivalent to the emissions absorbed by more than 100 trees. Signify has long been driving the shift from conven tional fluorescent lighting to the more environmentally friendly LED. With the amended RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) high-performance LED lights have an ever more significant role to play. “We continue to expand our range of ultra-efficient products, in our drive to have the most energy-efficient portfolio across technologies. With ultra-efficient GU10 LED spots on their way in February 2023, in addition to the currently available bulbs and tubes, our portfolio caters to every application,” says Maciej Debowski.

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