Electron Stimulated Luminescence™ (ESL) Lighting Technology is an entirely new, energy efficient lighting technology. It uses accelerated electrons to stimulate phosphor to create light, making the surface of the bulb “glow”. ESL technology creates the same light quality as an incandescent but is up to 70% more energy efficient, lasting up to 5 times longer than incandescent and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. There is no use of the neurotoxin Mercury (Hg) in the lighting process.
With this technology, Vu1 has developed its first light bulb that received UL certification in October 2010: the R30 ESL bulb is specifically designed to replace the 65W incandescent R30 flood bulb is recessed light fixtures and the light quality is virtually indistinguishable from this traditional lamp it replaces and, unlike CFLs, is mercury-free.
- Energy Efficient– Vu1 bulbs are up to 70% more efficient than the incandescent bulb
- Superior Light Quality – Unlike CFL or LED bulbs, ESL technology features qualities consumers enjoy now – a perfect light quality that turns on instantly and is fully dimmable
- Mercury Free – Vu1 bulbs contain no mercury, allowing them to be household disposable and safe to recycle
- Affordable – ESL technology adapts to existing light bulb shape, reducing production costs and providing consumers and businesses with a competitive and cost-effective solution
- All of Vu1’s bulbs will be UL approved and in the future ENERGY STAR® compliant.
- Smaller Carbon Footprint – Bulbs generated by ESL technology have a smaller carbon footprint throughout their lifecycles than those generated by LED and CFL technology
- Lower Production Costs – ESL bulbs have lower manufacturing and disposal costs compared to LED and CFL bulbs
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