BetaLED Breaks 100+ Lumen/Watt Mark with 304 Series (Corrected)

Author: SSLighting Design News Staff

January 26, 2010... BetaLED, a division of Ruud Lighting, Inc., has introduced the 304 Series luminaires, the company's first luminaire to achieve landmark performance of over 100 lumens per watt (LPW). An initial headline on this story incorrectly referenced the brand and manufacturer of the LEDs. Beta has confirmed that they achieved the new benchmark using Cree XP-series LEDs and boasts that the luminaires can save as much as 70 percent in energy use when compared to incumbent technologies. “We are continuously improving our BetaLED luminaire systems,” said Christopher Ruud, president of Ruud Lighting. “By optimizing all the components in the system we’re able to provide a breakthrough that reaches new heights in energy-savings and light levels while demonstrating measurable proven performance.”

BetaLED says its 304 Series luminaires are scalable up to 12,000 lumens of delivered light output. The new luminaire series achieves what BetaLED says is superior efficiency, longevity, lumen maintenance and light control. Such performance benefits are especially welcomed in applications where lights are on 24/7. The luminaires utilize a two-level dimming option to save even more energy.

304 Series luminaires are available with 100+ LPW for recessed canopy and soffit applications with petroleum symmetric optics. The luminaires can be installed in single- or double-skin open-air petroleum station canopies and building soffits such as banks and quick serve restaurants. Other optics with the new technology upgrades will be available soon for additional applications such as parking structures. BetaLED News Release

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