The light bulb is no ordinary lamp, lamp output Phillips has won the L Prize and received a $ 10 million gift from the U.S. government. What advantages.
The light bulb is a new unique shape will go on sale on World Earth Day, April 22, but has received an award from the U.S. government. This lamp L Prize awarded as is claimed as the most environmentally friendly lighting and can last up to 20 years .
L Prize contest started in 2007 to look for electronic products the most environmentally friendly. Especially bulb lighting products that can replace the standard lights that have been used, the more wasteful of energy and electricity saving. Phillips's production lights qualify as innovative light bulb can help save on electricity usage.
Features a powerful effect on the selling price of course. As reported by Engadget , Tuesday (17/4), light is priced at $ 60 or equivalent to Rp 550,000. However, Phillips promised to reduce the selling price by working closely with other electronics manufacturers, so that the lamp can be sold for at least $ 20, or about Rp 183,000.
"This price cut is already included in our plans, so that the selling price could be reduced as low as possible," said Ed Crawford of the U.S. Phillips, as quoted by USA Today.
Currently, the U.S. government amid brewing regulations raise prices and high wattage bulbs with lower price environment-friendly lighting. Beginning in 2014, powered 40-watt bulbs or more will be banned in the U.S..
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