Philips RoadFocus LED Luminaires Shine a Light on Safety and Savings in Quebec
May 20 2015 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
- 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”
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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