by Shane Henson — May 18, 2012—Cree Inc., innovator of lighting-class LEDs (light-emitting diodes), recently announced a first-of-its-kind agreement with Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., a designer and manufacturer of energy-saving light controls, to embed Lutron EcoSystem technology on a chip in Cree luminaires.
The combination of industry-leading LED technology from Cree with proven energy control strategies from Lutron yields the world’s most energy-efficient commercial troffer lighting control and delivery system, asserts Cree. The solution introduces digital intelligence to the control of Cree LED luminaires and delivers integrated, pre-tested system compatibility that is backed by the Lutron Services Company to ensure performance of the system as a whole.
By using Lutron energy management solutions, Cree LED lighting can significantly reduce building owners’ operating costs and continue to deliver the fastest payback in the industry. According to Cree, its LED fixtures are an ideal match for embedded Lutron EcoSystem technology because digital control and dimming of LED fixtures can significantly extend LED lifetime, and also allow flexibility to reconfigure and improve occupant experience in any space.
According to a Cree analysis, Cree CR Troffers equipped with Lutron EcoSystem technology can increase luminaire lifetime up to 50% and substantially increase lumen maintenance factors. This calculation is for typical buildings with Lutron lighting control systems, where the average output level of troffers is around 70% when typical lighting efficiency strategies such as daylight harvesting, personal control and high-end trim are used, adds Cree.
The first products to feature embedded Lutron EcoSystem technology are the Cree CR Series of LED troffers, with other products to follow.
