- Installation may save city hundreds of thousands in costs, and is
designed to enhance livability throughout the province
- Connectivity nodes come standard, making solution “future ready”
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MARKHAM, Ontario -- (Business Wire)
Royal
Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), the global leader in lighting today
announced the latest installation of its new Philips
RoadFocus LED Cobra Head Luminaires, an innovative lighting
technology designed to enhance the livability of cities. By late summer,
Ville de Trois-Rivières in Quebec is expected to be outfitted with over
9,000 luminaires, making it the most recent city to convert its roadways
to potential energy and cost saving solutions from Philips. With an
estimated 60 percent gain in energy efficiency with new Philips
RoadFocus luminaires, Ville de Trois-Rivières expects to save $475,000
in energy, as well as $150,000 per year in maintenance costs.
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“We reviewed proposals from many companies in considering a switch to
LED street lighting,” said Vincent Turgeon, Eng., electrical coordinator
at Ville de Trois-Rivières. “In comparing performance and the cost of
ownership, Philips RoadFocus was clearly the winner in our opinion.
These luminaires may present an opportunity to reduce light wattage,
which could result in energy conservation and efficiency, and white LED
light is designed to provide a safer light source and may help increase
visibility for both pedestrians and motorists.”
Philips outdoor LED solutions such as the RoadFocus luminaire can help
cities achieve their energy goals and are designed to help make roads
safer for citizens, while potentially reducing maintenance expenses.
When installations in Ville de Trois-Rivières and several additional
cities in Quebec are complete, the province will shine brightly with
nearly 20,000 Philips RoadFocus LED luminaires in total.
With a sleek, low-profile design, RoadFocus LED Luminaires offer an
alternative that surpasses the performance of high intensity discharge
(HID) lamps, while preserving the familiar cobra head roadway lighting
aesthetic. RoadFocus LED Luminaires are designed to cover roads with
even, high-quality white light (ranging from 70 to 400W HID
replacement), which may reduce light pollution and can provide drivers
with an increased sense of security on the road.
“We designed RoadFocus with our customers in mind,to help
them reap the benefits of LED energy-efficiency, while still being able
to take advantage of the latest lighting technologies, such as controls
and management systems, when they are ready for that next step,” said
Michael Gentile, vice-president of Philips Lighting Canada. “These
luminaires fit seamlessly into the city’s infrastructure with their
familiar shape, while allowing residents of Ville de Trois-Rivières to
experience high-quality road lighting that compliments the city’s
aesthetic, and may help keep maintenance costs down.”
RoadFocus LED Luminaires offer even more benefits when paired with
Philips standalone or connected LED outdoor lighting solutions,
including real-time alerts that are designed to allow for improved
maintenance response, and may provide cost and energy savings from the
ability to dim luminaires as needed. RoadFocus LED Luminaires come ready
to accept Philips connector nodes at installation, and can be easily
added at any time.
The first RoadFocus LEDs arrive in Ville de Trois-Rivières this month
and citizens can expect to be traveling, working and living under the
improved lighting conditions of the completed installation by late
summer.
From high-performance roadway lighting to connected lighting systems,
Philips continues to make innovative strides in commercial lighting. To
learn more about Philips Lumec RoadFocus LED Cobra Head Luminaires,
visit www.usa.lighting.philips.com.
About Royal Philips:
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is
a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving
people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare,
Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands,
Philips posted 2014 sales of EUR 21.4 billion and employs approximately
108,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries.
The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare,
energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as
well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips
is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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Contacts:
Philips Canada
Santina Giuliano, 1-905-201-4196
santina.giuliano@philips.com
Source: Royal Philips
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