Feb 2 2010
GreenStar™ introduced its unique Galaxy™ series street and outdoor solutions that incorporate several unique design features and patent pending innovations, making the Galaxy easier to manage and operate over its extremely long lifetime. The Galaxy series will utilize Philips Lumileds LUXEON® Rebel LEDs to maximize overall system performance in a wide range of applications.
The Galaxy fixtures incorporate several patented (pending) product performance advancements including the overall design, thermal management, micro-controller based illumination and communications capabilities. More than simply suitable replacements for existing technologies, the Galaxy series reduces energy consumption, management overhead, total ownership cost and payback period making them an excellent selection for cities and municipalities with a “green” vision and an eye on fiscal responsibility.
Some features of the new Galaxy series fixtures include:
- Patent pending heat dissipation technology for high reliability and luminary efficacy
- 40 to 60% less power consumption than other technologies
- Precision optics deliver light where you want it while minimizing light pollution and glare
- Sensor technology designed to last a lifetime (patent pending)
- Modular construction for ease of field maintenance
“We are pleased that GreenStar selected LUXEON Rebel LEDs for their Galaxy street lights,” said Steve Barlow, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Philips Lumileds. “By working together, GreenStar is able to obtain the many advantages of using Philips Lumileds LUXEON LEDs to optimize system performance. Our LUXEON LEDs deliver industry leading lumen maintenance and reliability, and provide best-in-class light output and efficacy at actual solution operating conditions.”
“We firmly believe that the Philips Lumileds LUXEON Rebel LED is ideal to attain GreenStar’s demanding lumen maintenance and efficacy goals. They offer several technical advantages,” said Dr. Chuck Chakravarty, GreenStar COO. “We know with our patent (pending) heat dissipation technology the Galaxy series street and area lighting solutions will deliver long-term service, energy savings, and a financially compelling proposition. Simply stated, our fixtures offer superior quality, value and return on investment.”