Retail giant Wal-Mart recently announced that Wal-Mart and GE’s Current partner retailer lighting program has expanded to more than 6,000 stores, parking lots, distribution centers and corporate offices in several countries. As part of its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency, Wal-Mart has saved more than $ 100 million in energy costs by installing more than 1.5 million LED luminaires worldwide.
Wal-Mart’s energy efficiency milestone was announced at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show 2018 in New York. The show is prestigious in the global retail industry.
Mark Vanderhelm, vice president of energy at Wal-Mart, said in a statement: “Energy is a major operating expense and we can reduce our energy costs while providing a system upgrade to improve our customers’ shopping experience.” “LED replacement is an industry-wide It is truly shocking to see the chain reaction caused by we believe that by continuing to reduce one of our largest operating expenses, we can continue to promote future innovations and deliver on our commitment to “everyday parity.”
Wal-Mart and GE have a long history of cooperation, the two sides work together to develop a variety of lighting products to meet the needs of Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart took the lead in using LED systems in retail environments. In 2005, Wal-Mart and GE jointly launched the LED freezer solution, the first of its kind ever, and have since evolved into parking lots and interior lighting. Wal-Mart has been actively taking action. In 2014, LED and controller modifications were completed 100% at distribution centers in the United States (newly opened shopping malls, major stores in Asia and Latin America and the UK’s ASDA supermarket distribution center) There is a new move to replace all other forms of ceiling lighting with LEDs.
Mary Rose Sylvester, GE’s Current President and CEO, said: “Wal-Mart is setting a good example for the retail industry.” “We believe that the global LED and LED controller transformation will pave the way for the next generation of smart retail, steady progress The new digital solution will continue to improve the shopping experience. “Wal-Mart is once again in the lead.”
Since 2010, Wal-Mart has reduced energy consumption by more than 12% per square foot. Its LED investment is part of Wal-Mart’s science-based emission reduction program, aiming to achieve a 18% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025 (from 2015) by improving energy efficiency, sourcing renewable energy and improving refrigeration technologies.
Curent has been focusing on the digital process. About LED lighting, smart controls, and smart infrastructure, Curent’s clients include: Walgreens, Simon Property Group, Hilton Worldwide, JPMorgan Chase, HCA, Intel and Trane, a unit of Ingersoll Rand. In addition, Current is partnering with smart cities such as AT & T and ShotSpotter.
