IKEA's investment in innovative technology to explore the design of energy-efficient LED "money" force

IKEA continues to enter the clean energy market, plans to invest in an innovative start-up company in Scotland, the company specializes in ultra efficient LED lighting technology.

The retail giant's venture capital sector, IKEA green energy technology, 26 announced that it has invested in Design LED Products Ltd, focusing on research and development of embedded in the transparent resin and film of LED, known as the "light brick". "These light tiles are unique because they are very thin, flexible, low cost, and can be seamlessly connected to the new design," IKEA said in a statement.

IKEA green energy technology general manager Christian Ehrenborg said the investment in line with the company's support for clean technology strategy, to attract consumers. "This technology makes it possible to use energy-efficient LED to create innovative designs," he said in a statement. "This partnership is a clear strategy for IKEA, and our goal is to provide sustainable benefits and appeal to millions of people's lives," he said. "

Design LED Products CEO Stuart Bain said the company will use the investment to expand its business and product lines. "This strategic investment has significantly accelerated Design LED's plan to provide highly differentiated products to the international market for energy conservation and new forms of LED lighting," he said.

This represents the rapid expansion of the field of LED lighting confidence, LED lighting is rapidly emerging as the mainstream alternative to traditional lighting technology. Compared with incandescent lamps, LED less energy consumption of 85%, the service life of incandescent lamps of 20 times. The high cost of the initial constraints on the initial use of the technology, but in recent years, the cost of the technology has been significantly reduced, new forms of factors to help overcome the opposition from consumers.

IKEA's investment will help support its plan to switch all lighting products to LED devices in September next year. (Chinese LED net Nicole)

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