GE Evolve LED Series Area Light Advances LED Technology for Outdoor Lighting

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C.--(Business Wire)--
The next generation of outdoor area lighting is here with the GE Evolve LED
Series Area Light from GE Lighting Systems, Inc. GE`s new area light combines
the latest in LED system electronics, thermal management, mechanical and optical
design to make the advantages of LED lighting a practical reality in parking
lots and general lighting applications. It delivers 30 percent energy savings
compared with traditional metal halide lighting while providing an estimated
10-year service life (50,000-hour rated life) that is four times the recommended
service interval of a standard HID system.

Additionally, it significantly improves light-level uniformity with the LEDs
more effectively throwing light where it is intended, reducing hot spots and
dark spots. The result is less reflected light and improved utilization for a
positive impact on property appearance, security and pedestrian visibility. It
also offers significantly reduced glare at all viewing angles compared with HID
lamps.

"GE continues to bring to market innovative white LED system technology," says
Andrew Lindstrom, senior product manager, GE Lighting Systems. "Our new GE
Evolve LED Area Light is a real-world, GE-quality LED solution for retail and
municipal users. It delivers greater energy efficiency and lower lifetime costs,
and redefines the idea of energy efficient outdoor lighting."

Consuming from 97 to 214 watts (depending on the lighting distribution pattern),
the GE Evolve LED Area Light replaces traditional 400-watt HID systems that can
spill and waste light. It also improves visibility and quality of light with a
comparatively higher color temperature (5700K) versus standard HID and a 70-plus
color-rendering index. GE accomplishes this with lower lumens and energy savings
because the fixture`s advanced optical design leverages the LED characteristics
to precisely deliver light. Evolve luminaires using LEDs are RoHS compliant and
contain no mercury or lead.

GE Lighting Systems developed the outdoor LED area light in partnership with
Lumination, LLC, GE`s globally established LED systems company with expertise in
LED-based signal, signage, architectural, display and white LED lighting
systems. The new area light underwent comprehensive testing and performance
validation through a Six Sigma process rigor, which supports product reliability
and performance claims.

About GE Consumer & Industrial
GE Consumer & Industrial spans the globe as an industry leader in major
appliances, lighting and integrated industrial equipment, systems and services.
Providing solutions for commercial, industrial and residential use in more than
100 countries, GE Consumer & Industrial uses innovative technologies and
ecomaginationSM, a GE initiative to aggressively bring to market new
technologies that help customers and consumers meet pressing environmental
challenges, to deliver comfort, convenience and electrical protection and
control. General Electric (NYSE: GE), imagination at work, sells products under
the Monogram, Profile, GE, Hotpoint, SmartWater, Reveal and Energy Smart
consumer brands, and Entellisys, Tetra, Vio and Immersion commercial brands. For
more information, consumers may visit www.ge.com.

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