president of Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company

Manufactured by Panasonic’s Sanyo division, the high-efficiency solar panels will cover 41-percent of the raceway’s energy usage. And Panasonic has also provided the raceway with a low-energy led high bay light. Easily visible from Highway 37, the new board measures 5.77’ high by 17.32’ wide, and uses 57,600 LEDs to create messages brighter than the older technology. It consumes just 50% of the energy of the board which was powered by 7,000 traditional light bulbs it replaces.

According to Jim Doyle, president of Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company, “Panasonic has publically stated its goal to be the number one green innovation company in the electronics industry by 2018, which will mark Panasonic’s 100th anniversary.Our valued partnership with Infineon Raceway is one more example of how we intend to make good on this commitment.”

And Dr. B.J. Lee, Chairman of Epistar said that "VIZIO'S expansion into the LED Lighting market stands to challenge the convention in the same way that it has had in the flat panel television market. VIZIO's experience in delivering quality products at an exceptional value, combined with the company's commitment to searching for the eco-friendly solutions presents an unprecedented challenge to the entire industry."

According to VIZIO, it’s an unusual move, which it is looking to "challenge the convention" of the industry with the move. The move into the led linear high bay light industry follows the introduction of its first, tablet PC earlier last week.