Panasonic Launches 'Renewal Downlight' to Ease Installation Burden Amid Fluorescent Lighting Phase-Out

Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) announced the launch of the 'Renewal Downlight' on June 1, 2026, designed to reduce the labor burden of site surveys and installation for retrofitting existing downlights through its '3-hole-size compatibility' and 'brightness-free' features. Each unit supports three hole sizes, with M and L types covering a total of five hole sizes. The downlight plates feature a wide-frame design to cover traces of existing fixtures, and include the 'Wizrimo 2' wireless dimming function, reducing the workload associated with product selection and lighting output planning. With the decision to ban the production and import of all general-purpose fluorescent lamps by the end of 2027, the conversion of existing domestic lighting to LED is accelerating. However, the electrical construction industry is facing a severe shortage of installation personnel. Specifically, for downlight retrofitting, tasks such as 'pre-installation surveys' (verifying existing hole diameters and brightness levels) and 'product sorting' have been significant sources of labor burden on site. To address these issues, the product was developed under the concepts of 'on-site adjustability' and 'intuitive installation for anyone.' By incorporating a 'movable structure that supports multiple hole diameters in a single unit' and the 'Wizrimo 2' function for post-installation brightness adjustment, the product offers a solution to the electrical industry's critical challenges of 'labor shortages' and the 'aging of skilled workers' by simplifying surveys and improving construction efficiency. Panasonic remains committed to contributing to comfortable, energy-efficient living through its lighting business. 1. Single unit supports 3 hole sizes: Reduces site survey and product selection efforts. 2. No renewal plate needed: Wide-frame design reduces product selection and installation time. 3. Integrated wireless dimming 'Wizrimo 2': Eases product selection and light output planning.