by jbs072610 b3 — July 28, 2010—Royal Philips Electronics, provider of lighting, healthcare and energy efficiency products, recently announced that it is joining The Climate Group. Reportedly the world’s largest lighting company, Philips will work with the international nonprofit and its corporate coalition to fast-track smart policies and technologies that will cut global emissions and advance progress towards a low-carbon economy.
The announcement enhances The Climate Group’s work to speed up the rollout of LED technology. Philips is already collaborating with The Climate Group on its 1000 Solar Village Project in China. In addition, several municipal governments participating in The Climate Group’s LightSavers program have selected several Philips LED streetlight products for use in their trials, designed to test the efficacy and cost savings of outdoor LED lights in major cities around the world.
The announcement means the company will also add its expertise to further Climate Group work such as the Smart 2020 project, which aims to demonstrate how cities can become more energy efficient through the use of smarter, connected urban infrastructure and communications technology.
Philips is reported to be substantially broadening its LED product portfolio for both domestic and commercial customers. During 2010, Philips plans to announce a range of new outdoor luminaries designed to further the appeal and progress of outdoor LED lighting.
