ToyotaMR2s
8 years ago
VUOC SS
Authorized Shares 100,000,000 a/o May 05, 2015
Outstanding Shares 21,382,184 a/o Aug 31, 2015
Float 6,717,149 a/o May 05, 2015
stocktrademan
10 years ago
$VUOC DD Notes ~ http://www.ddnotesmaker.com/VUOC
bullish
bullish divergence
$VUOC recent news/filings
## source: finance.yahoo.com
Tue, 25 Nov 2014 18:04:36 GMT ~ VU1 CORP Financials
read full: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/is?s=vuoc
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Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:08:56 GMT ~ 10-Q for Vu1 Corp.
read full: http://www.companyspotlight.com/routers/headline/25103/10004/6422919?cp_code=YAH1&1416182936
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Fri, 14 Nov 2014 22:06:08 GMT ~ VU1 CORP Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report
read full: http://biz.yahoo.com/e/141114/vuoc10-q.html
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Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:41:10 GMT ~ VU1 CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers
read full: http://biz.yahoo.com/e/141014/vuoc8-k.html
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Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:23:03 GMT ~ VU1 CORP Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report
read full: http://biz.yahoo.com/e/140814/vuoc10-q.html
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$VUOC charts
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$VUOC company information
## source: otcmarkets.com
Link: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/company-info
Ticker: $VUOC
OTC Market Place: OTCQB
CIK code: 0000906448
Company name: Vu1 Corp.
Company website: http://www.vu1corporation.com
Incorporated In: CA, USA
Business Description: Our MissionVu1 (\"view one\") Corporation is setting a new global standard for safe, sustainable, energy-efficient lighting. We are transforming the lighting industry while helping to protect the environment by accelerating innovation and the adoption of next generation energy-efficient lighting.
$VUOC share structure
## source: otcmarkets.com
Market Value: $18,099,964 a/o Nov 28, 2014
Shares Outstanding: 12,482,734 a/o Nov 11, 2014
Float: Not Available
Authorized Shares: Not Available
Par Value: No Par Value
$VUOC extra dd links
Company name: Vu1 Corp.
Company website: http://www.vu1corporation.com
## STOCK DETAILS ##
After Hours Quote (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/after-hours
Option Chain (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/option-chain
Historical Prices (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/hp?s=VUOC+Historical+Prices
Company Profile (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=VUOC+Profile
Industry (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/in?s=VUOC+Industry
## COMPANY NEWS ##
Market Stream (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/stream
Latest news (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/news - http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=VUOC+Headlines
## STOCK ANALYSIS ##
Analyst Research (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/analyst-research
Guru Analysis (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/guru-analysis
Stock Report (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/stock-report
Competitors (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/competitors
Stock Consultant (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/stock-consultant
Stock Comparison (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/stock-comparison
Investopedia (investopedia.com): http://www.investopedia.com/markets/stocks/VUOC/?wa=0
Research Reports (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/research
Basic Tech. Analysis (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ta?s=VUOC+Basic+Tech.+Analysis
Barchart (barchart.com): http://www.barchart.com/quotes/stocks/VUOC
DTCC (dtcc.com): http://search2.dtcc.com/?q=Vu1+Corp.&x=10&y=8&sp_p=all&sp_f=ISO-8859-1
Spoke company information (spoke.com): http://www.spoke.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Vu1+Corp.
Corporation WIKI (corporationwiki.com): http://www.corporationwiki.com/search/results?term=Vu1+Corp.&x=0&y=0
WHOIS (domaintools.com): http://whois.domaintools.com/http://www.vu1corporation.com
Alexa (alexa.com): http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/http://www.vu1corporation.com#
Corporate website internet archive (archive.org): http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.vu1corporation.com
## FUNDAMENTALS ##
Call Transcripts (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/call-transcripts
Annual Report (companyspotlight.com): http://www.companyspotlight.com/library/companies/keyword/VUOC
Income Statement (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/financials?query=income-statement
Revenue/EPS (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/revenue-eps
SEC Filings (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/sec-filings
Edgar filings (sec.gov): http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0000906448&owner=exclude&count=40
Latest filings (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/filings
Latest financials (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/financials
Short Interest (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/short-interest
Dividend History (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/dividend-history
RegSho (regsho.com): http://www.regsho.com/tools/symbol_stats.php?sym=VUOC&search=search
OTC Short Report (otcshortreport.com): http://otcshortreport.com/index.php?index=VUOC
Short Sales (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/short-sales
Key Statistics (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=VUOC+Key+Statistics
Insider Roster (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ir?s=VUOC+Insider+Roster
Income Statement (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/is?s=VUOC
Balance Sheet (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bs?s=VUOC
Cash Flow (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/cf?s=VUOC+Cash+Flow&annual
## HOLDINGS ##
Major holdings (cnbc.com): http://data.cnbc.com/quotes/VUOC/tab/8.1
Insider transactions (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=VUOC+Insider+Transactions
Insider transactions (secform4.com): http://www.secform4.com/insider-trading/VUOC.htm
Insider transactions (insidercrow.com): http://www.insidercow.com/history/company.jsp?company=VUOC
Ownership Summary (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/ownership-summary
Institutional Holdings (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/institutional-holdings
Insiders (SEC Form 4) (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/VUOC/insider-trades
Insider Disclosure (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/insider-transactions
## SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER VARIOUS SOURCES ##
PST (pennystocktweets.com): http://www.pennystocktweets.com/stocks/profile/VUOC
Market Watch (marketwatch.com): http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/VUOC
Bloomberg (bloomberg.com): http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/VUOC:US
Morningstar (morningstar.com): http://quotes.morningstar.com/stock/s?t=VUOC
Bussinessweek (businessweek.com): http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/snapshot/snapshot_article.asp?ticker=VUOC
$VUOC DD Notes ~ http://www.ddnotesmaker.com/VUOC
stocktrademan
10 years ago
Vu1 Corp. [$VUOC] due diligence
bullish
$VUOC
DD Notes ~ http://www.ddnotesmaker.com/VUOC
##### recent news/filings ~ source: finance.yahoo.com
Tue, 24 Jun 2014 21:22:22 GMT ~ VU1 CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities, Fina
read full: http://biz.yahoo.com/e/140624/vuoc8-k.html
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Sat, 24 May 2014 17:04:16 GMT ~ VU1 CORP Financials
read full: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/is?s=vuoc
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Thu, 22 May 2014 13:00:00 GMT ~ SeeThruEquity 3rd Annual Microcap Investor Conference To Be Held May 28, 2014
[Accesswire] - Conference Being Held at Convene Grand Central in Midtown NEW YORK / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2014 / SeeThruEquity, a leading New York City based independent equity research and corporate access firm focused ...
read full: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/seethruequity-3rd-annual-microcap-investor-130000427.html
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Thu, 15 May 2014 20:23:04 GMT ~ VU1 CORP Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report
read full: http://biz.yahoo.com/e/140515/vuoc10-q.html
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Mon, 31 Mar 2014 21:22:34 GMT ~ VU1 CORP Files SEC form 10-K, Annual Report
read full: http://biz.yahoo.com/e/140331/vuoc10-k.html
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##### chart ~ source: stockcharts.com
##### chart ~ source: eoddata.com
##### company info ~ source: otcmarkets.com
Link: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/company-info
Ticker: $VUOC
OTC Market Place: OTCQB
CIK code: 0000906448
Company name: Vu1 Corp.
Company website: http://www.vu1corporation.com
Incorporated In: CA, USA
##### extra dd links
Edgar filings: http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0000906448&owner=exclude&count=40
Latest filings: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/filings
Latest financials: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/financials
Latest news: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/news - http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=VUOC+Headlines
Major holdings: http://data.cnbc.com/quotes/VUOC/tab/8.1
Insider transactions (1): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=VUOC+Insider+Transactions
Insider transactions (2): http://www.secform4.com/insider-trading/VUOC.htm
Insider transactions (3): http://www.insidercow.com/history/company.jsp?company=VUOC
RegSho: http://www.regsho.com/tools/symbol_stats.php?sym=VUOC&search=search
DTCC: http://search2.dtcc.com/?q=Vu1+Corp.&x=10&y=8&sp_p=all&sp_f=ISO-8859-1
Spoke company information: http://www.spoke.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Vu1+Corp.
Corporation WIKI: http://www.corporationwiki.com/search/results?term=Vu1+Corp.&x=0&y=0
WHOIS: http://whois.domaintools.com/http://www.vu1corporation.com
Alexa: http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/http://www.vu1corporation.com#
Corporate website internet archive: http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.vu1corporation.com
Short Sales: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/short-sales
Insider Disclosure: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/insider-transactions
Research Reports: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/VUOC/research
Historical Prices: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/hp?s=VUOC+Historical+Prices
Basic Tech. Analysis: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ta?s=VUOC+Basic+Tech.+Analysis
Company Profile: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=VUOC+Profile
Key Statistics: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=VUOC+Key+Statistics
Industry: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/in?s=VUOC+Industry
Insider Roster: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ir?s=VUOC+Insider+Roster
Income Statement: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/is?s=VUOC
Balance Sheet: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bs?s=VUOC
Cash Flow: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/cf?s=VUOC+Cash+Flow&annual
Market Watch: http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/VUOC
Bloomberg: http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/VUOC:US
Morningstar: http://quotes.morningstar.com/stock/s?t=VUOC
Bussinessweek: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/snapshot/snapshot_article.asp?ticker=VUOC
Barchart: http://www.barchart.com/quotes/stocks/VUOC
OTC Short Report: http://otcshortreport.com/index.php?index=VUOC
Investopedia: http://www.investopedia.com/markets/stocks/VUOC/?wa=0
http://www.pennystocktweets.com/stocks/profile/VUOC
##### last known share structure ~ source: otcmarkets.com
Market Value: $10,956,097 a/o Jun 27, 2014
Shares Outstanding: 10,956,097 a/o May 09, 2014
Float: Not Available
Authorized Shares: Not Available
Par Value: No Par Value
##### business description ~ source: otcmarkets.com
Our MissionVu1 (\"view one\") Corporation is setting a new global standard for safe, sustainable, energy-efficient lighting. We are transforming the lighting industry while helping to protect the environment by accelerating innovation and the adoption of next generation energy-efficient lighting.
DD Notes ~ http://www.ddnotesmaker.com/VUOC
cb0c
Robear
12 years ago
Bill is the most positive person who I've talked to and his recent blog entry gives me lots of hope:
May 25, 2012
I wanted to share with you some highlights from the conference call we held for Vu1 investors this week. In short, we are making tremendous progress in overcoming the challenges we’ve experienced, and now feel we are building a lighting alternative – and company – that will meet and exceed the expectations of shareholders and consumers.
First, I have taken a more active role with the company – I’ve been named Executive Chairman and President, and I have spent the greater part of the last six weeks addressing the issues we’ve experienced with communications regarding our manufacturing process as well as efforts in North America.
We are no longer sourcing any components from Europe – we believe we have consolidated manufacturing in China and are now relying on Chinese manufacturers for the sourcing of our components. This means we will obtain these materials in a cost-effective manner, and without further delay.
With all key equipment needed for manufacturing either identified or installed, we expect production to ramp within the next several weeks. The final piece of this process – hiring our own quality control and manufacturing engineers to oversee our interests at the Huayi plant – should also be complete shortly.
We are moving forward with purpose – it is clear from our recent reception at Lightfair that the world is eager for an alternative to CFLs and LEDs. We are scaling our operation with hopes to produce between 5 and 7 million units over the next 12 months – including not only the R30, but also the A19, and R40. We remain committed to shipping the first of these units this summer to Lowe’s and other customers. Ultimately, our manufacturing model envisions production up to 20 million units by 2014, with a total of six unique SKUs, including the above mentioned R’s and A and their 220V counterparts for Europe, Asia and South America.
Many have questioned whether the delays we have experienced were indicative of the manufacturability of our lightbulb. A bulb of our complexity, which requires the fabrication of three separate units — Glass Jug, Gun, and Electronics — in three separate facilities, takes time to refine. As with any new technology – including CFL 20 years ago and LED bulbs even at present, these technologies went through the same type of growing pains – once production processes are streamlined and refined, Vu1 will be ready to ship light bulbs.
As I have stated many times, there are two things that matter; first, manufacturing the lamps; and second, making sure we have proper quality control standards on the lamps that are ready to ship. Shipping bulbs prematurely is NOT an option.
I thank you again for your interest in Vu1, and promise that I will keep you updated as developments occur, both positive and not so positive.
Bill Smith
Executive Chairman and President
Vu1 Corporation
Source: http://www.vu1corporation.com/news-press/blog/
Good luck to all investors!
Hopefully this will finally be our month :)
just_an_ant
12 years ago
New Vu1.com Website is THE Resource For Energy-Efficient Light
Launch of new site will serve as a guide for Vu1 ESL technology
Press Release: Vu1 Corporation – Tue, Mar 27, 2012 9:00 AM EDT
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Vu1 is a company dedicated to bringing affordable, earth-friendly lighting to homes and businesses worldwide. With the launch of its new website at www.Vu1.com, Vu1 is now illuminating the Internet with helpful information on Electron-Stimulated Luminescence (ESL) – the latest innovation in lighting technology.
As Vu1 prepares for the nationwide release of its signature R30 light bulb at mass-market retailers, it has updated its website to serve as a one-stop resource for current and prospective consumers of ESL technology. The Vu1 R30 is a true incandescent alternative that provides a near-incandescent-type of lighting output, using 2/3 less energy than traditional bulbs, and does so without the use of harmful mercury.
Innovations and improved content on the new website include:
A comprehensive explanation of ESL technology for the layman, including a comparison chart that helps establish its superiority to incandescents, CFLs and LEDs;
A user-friendly product page, which features unbiased reviews, specifications and other data (a store-finder function will be active once supplies are replenished);
Detailed information about the company, the foundation of the Lambertian technology and the history behind the development of the R30 bulb;
Interactive features designed to update and inform on the latest developments at Vu1.
In addition, a robust, next-generation investor-relations microsite will be integrated in the near term.
About Vu1 Corporation
New York City-based Vu1 Corporation is dedicated to applying its technology to produce energy efficient, environmentally friendly lighting solutions – with superior light quality -- worldwide. Vu1 has developed a new energy efficient light bulb to provide the consumer market with the first affordable, non-toxic light bulb with features consumers are demanding and not receiving from existing products. Learn more about Vu1 at www.Vu1.com. For the latest news, find Vu1 on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
just_an_ant
13 years ago
Vu1 Corporation Transitions Manufacturing to Huayi Lighting Company
Announces closure of Sendio manufacturing operation in Czech Republic
Transition to save Vu1 over $4 million in fixed costs annually, significantly increase cash flows and reduce burn rate
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Vu1 Corporation (OTCBB: VUOCD.OB - News) (“the Company”), a developer and manufacturer of proprietary mercury-free, energy-efficient general illumination lighting products, announced today it has transitioned its manufacturing operations to the Huayi Lighting Company Ltd. (“Huayi”), closing its manufacturing operation at the Sendio facility in the Czech Republic.
“As part of a previously-announced review of our existing manufacturing facilities, the Board determined that it is in the best interest of Vu1 and its shareholders to transition manufacturing to the Huayi Lighting Company; the wind-down of the Sendio facility was completed on February 13, 2012. By shifting manufacturing to Huayi Lighting, we can achieve both our near- and long-term business objectives in a cost-effective manner,” stated William B. Smith, Chairman of Vu1 Corporation. “This strategic transition positions us to effectively execute our global growth strategy, propels us towards profitability and further increases shareholder value and eventual monetization of the Company.”
Huayi Lighting will manufacture Vu1 Corporation’s lighting products, including R30, A19 and R40 bulbs for Lowe’s, Avspar International, Seattle Lighting and other pending retail and distribution outlets. The changeover from the Sendio facility to Huayi Lighting will save Vu1 Corporation over $4 million in fixed costs annually while further increasing the Company’s cash flows.
Located in China’s “lighting capital” GuZhen, ZhongShan City, Huayi Lighting is an experienced lighting products manufacturer with approximately 5,000 employees throughout its 30 manufacturing facilities with 2.15 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. Notable customers include Beijing National Stadium (“Birds Nest”), Four Season Hotels and Resorts and the National Museum of China.
The_Bull
13 years ago
Vu1 Corporation (OTCBB: VUOCD) (“the Company”), a developer and manufacturer of mercury-free, energy-efficient general illumination lighting technology, announced today favorable updates regarding its sales, manufacturing and funding efforts.
Sales
Due to the strength of the recent launch of Vu1 R30 bulbs on Lowes.com, the Company has received a follow-on purchase order (PO) from Lowe’s and expects to have the website restocked soon; the initial supply of Vu1 R30 bulbs sold-out within 2 hours of being made available on Lowes.com.
In addition, the Company is working closely with its Lowe’s counterparts to support the anticipated nationwide rollout and availability of R30 bulbs in 1,725 Lowe’s stores.
Manufacturing
At the end of December 2011, Vu1’s R30 product, as manufactured by Huayi Lighting, was internally qualified. The Company has been working diligently to qualify its product since October 2011, with the goal of completing this important milestone prior to the January 23rd start of the Chinese New Year. Huayi Lighting will manufacture the R30 bulbs for Lowe’s.
As previously announced in October, Vu1 signed a five-year manufacturing agreement with Huayi Lighting, a leading lighting manufacturer, to supply it with 250 million units (bulbs). Founded in 1986, Huayi has 200,000 square meters (2,152,000 square feet) of manufacturing capacity and was widely praised for its lighting of Beijing’s famous National Stadium (popularly known as the ‘Bird’s Nest’ stadium) during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
Financing
As a result of the strong initial reception of R30 bulbs on Lowes.com, Vu1 has received offers from both company insiders and people with whom it has existing relationships, to finance Vu1's growth at terms that management deems to be in the best interest of all shareholders and better than what is currently available in the public capital markets. The Company has therefore decided to pull its current S-1 Registration and complete a private transaction that will give Vu1 the ability to fund the reorders it has received from Lowe's.
About Vu1 Corporation
New York City-based Vu1 Corporation is dedicated to applying its technology to produce energy efficient, environmentally friendly lighting solutions – with superior light quality -- worldwide. Vu1 has developed a new energy efficient light bulb to provide the consumer market with the first affordable, non-toxic light bulb with features consumers are demanding and not receiving from existing products. Learn more about Vu1 at www.Vu1.com. For the latest news, find Vu1 on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
For product and sales inquiries, please contact Chris Reilly at (704) 929-7872.
The_Bull
13 years ago
Vu1 Corporation (OTCBB: VUOCD) currently is working with Lowe’s to ensure that its R30 ESL bulb is made available to consumers via its website, Lowes.com, as soon as possible. In developing its first-in-class technology, Vu1 created a type of bulb that does not readily fit into the existing categories as listed at Lowes.com. As the December 1st on-sale date approached, it became apparent that a brand new category for ESL bulbs would need to be created – a process which requires significant restructuring of the website, at a time when resources are already stretched due to pressures from Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the brisk year-end sales cycle. We are hopeful that Lowe’s will bridge these technological issues shortly, and will keep our consumers posted as updates become available. Interested parties can access the most up-to-date information related to Vu1 sales and product developments at the company’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/vu1lighting.
Wouldn't this have been thought of before 12-1 ? I just wish
someone would honor their word for once, do what you say your gonna do.......frustrated in Colorado
WhiteSahara
13 years ago
Nice Bloomberg article on Vu1 bulbs.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-02/vu1-to-sell-mercury-free-light-bulbs-in-lowe-s-stores-ceo-says.html
Bloomberg
Vu1 to Sell Mercury-Free Light Bulbs in Lowe’s Stores, CEO Says
November 02, 2011, 10:45 AM EDT
Alex Morales
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By Alex Morales
Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Vu1 Corp., a U.S. developer of mercury-free lights, will sell its energy-efficient bulbs at Lowe’s Cos. stores in its first deal with a major retailer, Chief Executive Officer Scott Blackstone said.
Lowe’s, with more than 1,700 stores across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, will initially sell the bulbs online and then in its shops next year, Blackstone said by phone from New York. While sales of the lights, which are about 70 percent more efficient than incandescent bulbs, are currently limited to “sampling,” there’s potential to generate “serious volumes,” he said.
Vu1, based in New York, is seeking to win a share of the lighting market as the U.S. introduces new efficiency standards next year that will cut the use of most traditional incandescent bulbs. The new rules may add $4 billion to U.S. light bulb sales in the three years through 2014, according to estimates from London-based researcher Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
The deal with Lowe’s, the largest U.S. home-improvement retailer after Home Depot Inc., is a “huge jump up,” Blackstone said. Vu1 is also in talks with electrical distributors to sell bulbs to businesses, and aims to announce more agreements by the end of the year, he said.
Vu1’s bulb, which can be dimmed, will sell at $14.98, according to a company statement. While that exceeds the $12-to- $13 cost of a comparable dimmable compact fluorescent bulb, it lasts longer, is mercury-free and produces every wavelength of light, the CEO said. Lowe’s will sell the bulb online from Dec. 1 and in its stores from February, according to the statement.
Efficiency Tradeoff
“Fluorescent technology is missing certain colors; that’s the tradeoff for efficiency,” Blackstone said. “The majority of people want to be environmental, just not in a way that makes their house look bad.”
While Vu1’s bulbs meet the new standards, they’re less efficient than compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs, and light- emitting diodes, according to Tom Rowlands-Rees, an analyst at New Energy Finance. If they produce a similar quality of light to old incandescent bulbs, they may find a market, he said.
“Vu1’s bulb could be an option for those consumers that are not convinced by the light output of CFLs and LEDs but are no longer able to buy incandescent bulbs due to the standards,” Rowlands-Rees said in an e-mail.
--Editors: Amanda Jordan, Randall Hackley
WhiteSahara
13 years ago
Vu1 has a write-up in CNET, the article was dated October 31.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20127856-54/vu1-enters-$15-bulb-in-efficient-lighting-race/
Vu1 said today the first in its line of efficient light bulbs will be available at retailer Lowes, pitting one more technology against the aging incandescent bulb.
The company's first product is an R30 bulb designed to replace a 65-watt incandescent flood light, which uses about 19.5 watts of power. Vu1 (pronounced "view one") plans to introduce a classic Edison A19 shape bulb as well in Europe and the U.S.
The R30 is less efficient than a comparable compact fluorescent bulb, which uses about 13 watts, but it does not have mercury and has full light instantly. Priced at $14.95, it's less expensive than comparable LEDs. Compared to halogens, Vu1 says its bulbs are more energy efficient and will last longer--about 11,000 hours.
The color rendering index, which is a measure of light quality, is 85 CRI and the color temperature is warm at 2800 Kelvin.
The company calls the technology behind the bulb electronically stimulated luminescence (ESL), a technique that produces the same light quality as traditional incandescent lamps. Like a cathode ray tube, electrons are fired at glass coated with phosphors that are excited to give off light. The technology has been around for years but never fully pursued for lighting, according to the company.
The company has received UL certification for its A-type bulb and R-30 flood light bulb.