U.S. Department of Energy Reports High Marks for Philips LED-based Undercabinet Light

November 18, 2008 11:00 AM EST

BURLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting the progress and viability of LED sources for residential use, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the results of its latest GATEWAY Demonstration - finding that Philips eW Profile Powercore generates significant energy savings, improved illuminance uniformity and positive user feedback.

The independent test was conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as part of the DOE's GATEWAY Demonstration program, which provides real-world data on the performance and cost-effectiveness of LED products in various commercial and residential applications. eW Profile Powercore, an LED-based undercabinet fixture, was installed in two homes for assessment. According to the report, the fixture was able to meet or exceed the task lighting levels required by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, while at the same time cutting energy use by up to 90% as compared to halogen sources in the same application.

Survey participants also cited the following favorable attributes of eW Profile Powercore:

-- The ability to more closely approximate the "sparkle" of halogen sources as compared to fluorescent, which enhances the look of counter and backsplash materials

-- More uniform illumination vs. halogen sources

-- The ability to operate without radiating heat

-- Positive impact on overall visibility and appearance of the illuminated surface

"We're very pleased with the results of this demonstration, which show that LED sources deliver both the quality of light and efficiency that are important to builders," said Tom Hamilton, Product Marketing Manager, Philips Color Kinetics. "Independent testing programs like GATEWAY are essential to the growth and adoption of LED lighting, in part because they hold manufacturers accountable for their claims. We use a number of internal and external testing procedures to ensure that our products deliver to expectations."

Launched in March, eW Profile Powercore extends the inherent benefits of LED sources to common undercabinet and display lighting applications. The fixture directly accepts line voltage for simple installation, and is compatible with commercially available ELV-type line voltage dimmers - making it easily adaptable to existing lighting environments. It consumes just 6 watts of energy per foot and can support a run of up to 50 feet on a single circuit. At 7/8 inch thick and 1 1/2 inches wide, the fixture is easily and discretely installed to illuminate work surfaces in both commercial and residential settings. It is available in 11-inch, 21-inch, and 41-inch installed lengths and in color temperatures of 2700K and 4000K. Complete product information is available at: http://www.colorkinetics.com/ls/essentialwhite/ewprofilep/ .

The GATEWAY Demonstration report is available for download from the DOE's website here: http://www.netl.doe.gov/ssl/PDFs/gateway_eugene.pdf

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About Philips Color Kinetics

Philips Color Kinetics transforms environments through dynamic and more efficient uses of light. Its award-winning lighting systems and technologies apply the benefits of LEDs as a highly efficient, long lasting, environmentally friendly, and inherently digital source of illumination - reinventing light itself as a highly controllable medium. Headquartered in Burlington, MA, USA, Philips Color Kinetics is the leading center of innovation and product development for Philips' global LED lighting systems business. The organization also enables widespread adoption of LED lighting through OEM partnerships in diverse markets. More information is available at http://www.colorkinetics.com .

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 128,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of USD 42 billion (E27 billion) in 2007, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter .

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