HOUSTON—Toshiba International Corp. announced that it has introduced a new BR30 lamp that provides significant energy savings compared to incandescent bulbs. The new lamp is ideal for accent lighting. Toshiba’s new BR30 650 Series is a direct replacement for 65W incandescent lamps and offers outputs of up to 650 lumens. In addition, the lamp is dimmable and contains no mercury or lead. The BR30 lasts up to 20 times longer and uses up to 79 percent less energy than its incandescent equivalents, and is rated to last 40,000 hours.
“This new BR30 produces gorgeous light with an even glow, offers huge energy savings and lasts significantly longer than its incandescent equivalent,” said Peter DallePezze, vice president of marketing and product development, Toshiba International Corp. LED Lighting Systems Division. “It’s exactly what designers, architects and homeowners have been looking for.”
With the lamp, designers can earn LEED certification points for new and existing structures, as a result of the increased energy savings. Thanks to higher lumen outputs, the lamps can be used in high ceilings without sacrificing light quality, or placed farther away from the wall for track lighting. The BR30 650 Series is available in 2700K color temperature.
To demonstrate its commitment to LED technology as the superior choice for lighting, Toshiba abandoned production of incandescent light bulbs in March 2010. Toshiba was the first major lighting manufacturer to proactively discontinue the production of incandescent light bulbs in favor of energy-efficient LED lamps.
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