Philips Lighting in Bali has hosted the “city.people.light” event to suggest urban planners to use LED lighting solutions to address urban development and sustainability challenges to improve people’s quality of life. With the current global rate of switching from conventional lighting to LED lighting for street illumination estimated to be only 3 percent, urban planners have been urged to speed up the use of LED lighting to avail of the energy savings and city beautification benefits to become more efficient, harmonious and iconic. Globally, lighting co...

Philips has introduced the new TruGroove lineup of LED for offices, classrooms, retail & healthcare environments applications. TruGroove features an innovative optical design, patented MesoOptics technology. This allows TruGroove to make spaces more visually comfortable by optimally blending light and color, controlling high angle glare and creating a precisely-controlled batwing distribution. Its 3" narrow aperture lens provides full end-to-end luminance without socket shadows, which is ideal for commercial applications such as offices, classrooms, libraries, retai...

Royal Philips Electronics will light the majority of football stadiums in Ukraine and Poland, including the Olympic stadium of Kiev (NSC Olimpiyskiy). These stadiums are, amongst other, venues for the European football championship this year during this summer’s football tournament. The installed Philips lighting includes pitch and façade lighting, illuminating six of the eight stadiums (Donbass Arena, Metalist stadium Kharkiv, Arena Lviv, Poznan City stadium, Municipal stadium Wroclaw and Kiev Olympic stadium) that will be hosting the games. Th...

LightFair International 2012 commenced on May 8-11 in Las Vegas. LEDinside conducted interviews with global big names as well as channel distributors and contractors. One of the hightlights at LFI 2012 was the 100W equivalent LED light bulb efforts by Philips, GE and other companies. Given the bans on 100W (and above) incandescent light bulb imposed by countries all around the world, Philips got a head start on announcing its mass production of new 100W equivalent LED light bulbs. For Asian manufacturers, it requires strengths in cost, technology and channel...

Manila’s Boni Tunnel is bathed in Philips solar-power LEDs. It’s the first time in the country that LEDs and solar panels have been integrated into one system that will enhance driver safety when using the 280-meter tunnel.   The lighting system consists of Philips tubular LED lighting systems that are solar-powered by day and is powered by the Meralco power grid at night via a grid-interactive photovoltaic system. The photovoltaic system is made up of the solar panels along with the power converter, and is hooked up to the Meralco grid. With the system...

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX: PHI) announced that the 200th licensee signed up to its LED luminaire and retrofit bulb licensing program. As a result, Paulmann Light GmbH has gained access to Philips’ comprehensive portfolio of patented LED technologies and solutions offered in the licensing program. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the Philips LED luminaire licensing program, enabling and fostering the industry’s growth in its transition from conventional lamps to energy efficient LED-based lighting solutions. A...

World’s most famous office building teams with Philips Color Kinetics to create state-of-the-art, dynamic lighting system that can change building’s mast colors in real-time Globally recognized as an engineering marvel and symbol of New York City, the Empire State Building (ESB) has selected Philips, the world’s leader in lighting, as its partner to transition the building’s iconic tower lights to innovative LEDs. The two organizations have pushed the boundaries of LED technology to develop a state-of-the-art dynamic lighting system from Phil...

Philips is to launch a 23-watt LED bulb as bright as a 100-watt incandescent lamp this fall. The company will add to its EnduraLED line with a lamp that gives off almost 1,700 lumens, or about the amount of light as a 100-watt incandescent, and consumes 23 watts. The price isn’t disclosed but it is expected to be in the $40 to $50 range. This latest EnduraLED has a color temperature is a warm yellow at 2,700 Kelvin, is dimmable, and has a color rendering index of 80. The existing EnduraLED bulbs are rated to last nearly 23 years based on three hours of us...

Philips will be showcasing the company's next generation LED lighting solutions at Booth # 208, Lightfair International. Offerings from Philips Color Kinetics, Philips Lamps, Philips Lightolier, Philips Lumec, Philips Lumileds, Philips Lumiblade OLED, Philips Teletrol and Philips Wide-Lite will be showcased, demonstrating the latest LED systems for architectural, outdoor, retail, and consumer applications. Highlights include: A breakthrough dimmable 100-watt LED equivalent lamp using just 23 watts to deliver nearly 1700 lumens that will b...

Philips Lighting is the current leader of the global lighting industry, a forerunner in traditional lighting, LED lighting, special lighting and lighting fixture areas. The company exhibited at Forum 0. From its booth it was very easy to tell how much marketing budget Philips invested in it. Philips’ sector was divided into assorted booths, including interior lighting, office lighting, outdoors lighting, industrial lighting, food lighting and LED light bulb. LEDinside conducted an interview with Philips Lumileds regarding its LED light source, LED component...

Philips has kicked off working on a technology that will significantly reduce its dependence on rare earth minerals for its LED lighting products. According to Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips Electronics, “We have launched some innovation projects in order to become less dependent on rare earths.” Mr van Houten explained creating the LED lighting products will remain dependent on rare earths, it being a vital component to its efficiency. But such dependence can be lessened. In his opinion, people cannot eliminate it of course. But in their labs t...

Philips has started to sell $60 LED energy-efficient light bulb on Earth Day in US. The bulb lasts about 20 years and is supposed to give off natural-looking light but it comes with an expensive price tag, the Associated Press reported. According the BBC, the bulb "swaps filaments for light-emitting diodes to provide illumination." The components cost a bit more to produce than the average bulb. A cheaper, less efficient version is already on sale in Europe. Philips is discounting it right away to $50 for consumers and additional deals mean some could se...

As Earth Day is around the corner, The Home Depot has prepared to sell Philips LED 60-watt replacement bulb for celebration in New York City. The Philips LED 60-watt replacement bulb uses just 10 watts of energy, has the same color quality as standard incandescent lights and lasts for over a whopping 25 years. It retails for $49.97, though it does promise savings of more than $6 in energy costs a year and leaves a much smaller carbon footprint than the traditional incandescent bulb. Additionally, it also gives off more of a natural-looking light and doesn’t co...

Philips has showcased its latest range of lighting innovations at Light + Building 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany. At Light + Building 2012, the company presents intelligent LED solutions and controls that offer efficient and flexible lighting for streets, buildings and shops. Additionally, Philips has developed the unique DimTone feature that allows light to be adjusted simultaneously in intensity and color, from bright to warm light, to create the ambience of choice by means of a dimmer. The Philips’ innovation highlights at the ongoing expo include: •Cit...

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI), a worldwide leader in innovative lighting solutions, and Optogan, a leading Russian manufacturer of LED products today announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to become a strong player in the fast growing LED road lighting market in Russia. The new company will be 51% owned by Philips and 49% by Optogan. Financial details of the joint venture were not disclosed. The joint venture will combine Philips’ latest LED road lighting solutions and international quality standards with Optogan&rsquo...

Civilight Shenzhen Semiconductor Lighting Co., Ltd. (www.civilight.com) announced that they entered into a patent license agreement with Philips (www.philips.com). The license provides Civilight with full access to the Philips’ LED-related patented technologies that Philips makes available to the lighting industry through its LED Luminaire and Retrofit Bulb licensing program.

Philips Lumileds recently has designed its first white, mid-power LED, which features minimum CRI, specified R9, and leading performance over time. Intended for office and other distributed LED lighting solutions, Philips Lumileds uniquely specifies CCT, CRI, and R9 for each of its new mid-power emitters. Lumileds has utilised its know-how, including proprietary phosphor technology, to create its first illumination mid-power LED. in addition, the company also provides other mid-power products include SuperFlux, SnapLED and SignalSure LEDs, which are...

Kiwis have embraced light emitting diode (LED) lighting with Philips Lighting reporting a 120% increase in sales of LED products in 2011 over 2010. Strong growth is expected to continue this year as more people make the switch to LED from compact fluorescent (CFL) or traditional incandescent lighting. “The positive response to LED lighting in New Zealand is consistent with international trends. Philips Lighting expects at least 50% of global lighting to be LEDs by as early as 2015, and 75% by the end of this decade,” says Dave Procter, Marketing M...

Philips Lighting has won a total of seven Product Innovation Awards (PIA) from Architectural SSL Magazine. Products by Philips Lightolier, Philips Roadway Lighting, Philips Hadco and Philips Lumileds were recognized. Lytespan products from Philips Lightolier received awards in the track lighting category. The Lytespan Mini LED Micro Cylinder is an exceptionally small 10-watt fixture with superior beam and glare control while the 15-watt Lytespan Spot LED delivers powerful accent lighting using only 15 watts of power. The 15-watt Lytespan also recei...

Philips Lighting’s LEDs will support the Montparnasse Tower in Paris, France to embrace the first night of spring 2012. The Montparnasse Tower will be lit up every night, using different lighting scenarios which will change with the seasons. Scenography is part of a temporal rhythm: On behalf of the co-owners of the Tour Maine Montparnasse, the lighting designer, Régis Clouzet has thus imagined 4 scenarios of light - one per season - based on various lighting effects, multiple scattering rhythms and a wide range of colours. The installed illuminating st...

Philips Electronics Vietnam Ltd. Company has submitted Rong (Dragon) Brigde lighting project at an estimated cost of VND30 billion ($1.4 million) to Da Nang authorities for consideration and approval. According to the project, around 15,000 LED lights will provide effects on demand for the city’s political and cultural events taking place on the bridge. Plus, the company has also proposed to make the dragon bridge ‘breathe fire’. LPG gas or DO would be used to fuel the dragon. According to experts, the ‘fire-breathing dragon’ will ...

Philips is to brighten the Nelson Mandela Bridge in downtown Johannesburg on 21 March 2012 in support of 10 000 runners’ 10km night race, "Nike Run Free. Run Jozi". John Westermeyer, marketing manager of Philips Lighting South Africa, said that, "This is part of our city beautification project and we are proud to be helping to light this event. Philips would like to wish all the runners the best of luck for their run through the city.” LED lighting is increasingly being used in cities and urban spaces to distinguish landmarks with colour...

There is an argument between Energy Secretary Steven Chu and GOP on the Energy Department investment of $10 million “L Prize” to Philips for an LED light bulb that retails for $50. The GOP has criticized the Energy Department for backing such an expensive light bulb, arguing it’s too pricey for the average consumer. But at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Chu defended that the department backed the product as a first step in developing cheaper energy-efficient light bulbs over time. “The idea of that light bulb co...

To expand its share in South African market, Royal Philips has founded Johannesburg based Philips Lighting Solutions, a subsidiary of Philips South Africa. The new company will provide the latest, cost effective, energy efficient retrofit lighting solutions including LED for public and private sector buildings and businesses. It is offering a total project solution, including lighting surveys, advice, project management, installation, maintenance and very significant, guaranteed, energy savings over a planned period. Benefits include lower energy and maintenance co...

Philips is to hold its first ‘Illuminesca’ event in Dubai on March 14 at Dubai Festival City’s Intercontinental Hotel, inviting stakeholders to experience live demos of lighting application in hotels, retail stores and supermarkets. Illuminesca will showcase Philips’ latest retail and hospitality LED lighting innovations in the form of eight different mini demonstrations, highlighting how light can create a unique shopping experience or a memorable stay in a hotel, while simultaneously reducing carbon emission, saving energy and lowering operational c...

Bulbs.com, an online distributor of light bulbs, starts to sell the new award winning Philips L Prize 10-watt LED light bulb that is designed to replace most standard 60-watt incandescent light bulbs. As the only winner of the prestigious L Prize - a US Department of Energy sponsored competition designed to spur development of ultra-efficient solid-state lighting products, the Philips 10 watt LED bulb is capable of producing more than 900 lumens and also has a 25,000-hour life, saving up to 80% in energy costs....

New Area Luminaire from Philips Gardco Delivers on Flexibility & Performance of LED with High Lumen Output, Integrated Controls & LEED Compliant Light Spill Optics The latest addition to the Philips portfolio of LED luminaires underscores the inherent flexibility of advanced LED design, and the latest in integrated technologies, such as built-in lighting controls and optics that meet exacting LEED light trespass requirements. In addition, PureForm from Philips Gardo features a modern aesthetic and state-of-the-art thermal management with t...

Neo-Neon (HKEX:1868&TDR911868) announced that they entered into a patent license agreement with Philips. The license provides Neo-Neon with full access to the Philips’ LED-related patented technologies that Philips makes available to the lighting industry through its LED Luminaire and Retrofit Bulb licensing program.   “We are very pleased that Neo-Neon has joined Philips licensing program. We believe having such an open and accessible license program is greatly assisting in accelerating the adoption of LED lighting and fostering the gro...

New suite of outdoor LED lighting solutions from Philips Lumec helps cities enhance identity and security while offering freedom and sustainability of design for uniform look As cities look to create identity while respecting the environment and providing their citizens with a sense of security and community, Philips is launching an innovative new line of outdoor LED lighting solutions that can support those goals. SoleCity from Philips Lumec allows cities to achieve uniformity in design and optimum style, with the performance and energy efficiency of LED technology. In...

As the technology gains popularity worldwide, Philips Electronics is optimistic about LED lighting sales. According to Olivier Piccolin, a senior vice-president and emerging markets general manager for Philips Lighting, global demand for LED lighting increases each year. LED products were 18% of global lighting sales in 2011, up from 14% in 2010. In his opinion, 2011 was the turning point for LED lighting. And with the quality and performance including lighting intensity and colour rendering improving, the popularity of LED will continue to rise. In Asia, ...