LED have undergone great changes in color type, brightness and power. LED, short for light-emitting diode, can be used effectively almost anywhere, plays an unparalleled role in traditional sources of indoor and outdoor lighting with its amazing and gratifying application in the city.
When it comes to lighting technology, LEDs are the future. LEDs are steadily being used by commercial establishments here and abroad owing to their energy efficiency and low maintenance cost. In fact, US’ Environmental Protection Agency said that they also last significantly longer than incandescent and fluorescent lights, and generate very little heat.
LEDs are notable for being extremely long-lasting products. Many LEDs have a rated life of up to 50,000 hours. This is approximately 50 times longer than a typical incandescent, 20-25 times longer than a typical halogen, and 8-10 times longer than a typical CFL. Used 12 hours a day, a 50,000 bulb will last more than 11 years. Used 8 hours a day, it will last 17 years!
LED products are now reliably replacing incandescent equivalents of up to 100 watts, and specialty products are available to replace even higher wattages.
Switching to LED have numerous advantages and benefits:
* LEDs use much less electricity than other bulbs
* LEDs have extremely long rated lives
* LEDs produce very little heat
* LEDs do not emit UV or infrared
* LEDs contain no mercury
* LEDs are resistant to shock and vibration
* LEDs with continuous lighting
* LEDs can operate effectively in extremely cold environments
* LEDs are environment-friendly, less fuel usage, less waste
* LEDs with color consistency
* LEDs with easy installation
LED parking indicators serve as an easy way to find empty parking spaces on our Main Carpark Building and Annex Carpark. (Photo: SM North Edsa)
SM has chosen to follow the trend, beginning with its parking spot indicators. Those devices are built with LEDs that provide savings to the mall in terms of power usage.
Consequently, this lighting system also creates fuel savings to customers by helping them ease their way into parking spaces, without the need to drive around and around needlessly.
LED lighting is a most promising 21st century high-tech field. As a new and efficient solid light source, has the significant advantage with long life, energy saving, environmental protection, etc., which will be the another leap forward in the history of lighting.
Lighting innovation concepts from Philips are set to revolutionize the landscape of lighting
“Imagine a future where you can just let your kitchen lights flash colors in time to a dance tune, or where your lighting can notify you of whether or not it will rain.”
“Imagine if you are away from home but still be able to open the lights there with just a swipe on your cellphone.”
Fabia Tetteroo-Bueno, Country Manager of Philips Philippines. shared during the unveiling of the company’s newest Innovation Concepts.
“Light is inspiration, whether you are resting inside your home or working at the office, light can have a dramatic effect on how we do things.”
“With our inspiration-focused Innovation Concepts, we stretch the technology further to help improve the lives of people. And we do so by adding a new dimension to lighting—creative expression,”
Philips Philippines is opening new possibilities in the future of lighting with its roster of Innovation Concepts that fuse lighting with creativity in ways that were previously considered unimaginable.
The current lighting solutions from Philips also address the need for more energy-efficient lighting in the Philippines. In fact, shifting to LEDs and controls from old, inefficient lighting can result in 85 percent more savings for consumers.
Tetteroo-Bueno continues, “Philips is driving the switch to energy-efficient solutions, and shaping the future with exciting new light applications. Lighting technology can now be seamlessly integrated into novel technologies that deliver in both form and function. Needless to say, it is an exciting time for the company, as it discovers more meaningful innovations that fill the need for inspirational lighting.”
In line with this, Philips introduced six innovation concepts that embody the future of lighting:
Flexibility
Controllability
Alternative Energy
Connectivity
Dynamism
Materials Integration.
“These concepts exemplify our vision for lighting in the next decade,” Tetteroo-Bueno described.
Flexibility
Under the concept of Flexibility lies the technology of OLEDs or organic light-emitting diodes- the banner lighting systems of Philips. OLEDs are surface light sources—like wallpaper, ceilings, and windows—that shine brightly with daylight even when it is dark. These glare-free lights have glass plate assemblies that can be seamlessly integrated into installations.
The Philips LivingShapes interactive mirror, for example, takes full advantage of the unique characteristics of OLEDs. It is made up of dozens of Lumiblade OLEDs that emit light when it is turned on and appear as mirrors when turned off.
Likewise, Philips LivingSculptures let designers orchestrate three-dimensional arrays of OLED in open spaces like ceilings and walls—adding a sense of movement to any surface, as multiple light panels rhythmically move and illuminate to create interactive displays.
Controllability
Under Controllability is a technology called Philips Antumbra. The Antumbra Panel Series is described as the new benchmark for user control panels. Engineered for high-end residential and hospitality, these switches greet guests by automatically ‘waking up’ with a wall-washing lighting effect.
“Designed with a magnetic field, Antumbra panels sense when there’s a nearby body—triggering a backlight to welcome its users,” said Tetteroo-Bueno.
“In addition to letting you customize your light settings, the panel can also be used to interface with different household appliances—bringing convenience that is in a completely different league to anything else at present.”
Alternative Energy
Light is a basic necessity, but there are many off-grid areas and sites in the Philippines that have limited access to power. According to Tetteroo-Bueno, this raises the need for cost-efficient alternative lighting solutions for communities hard-pressed in electricity.
She explained, “Philips Mobile Solar LED Lighting presents solutions that can instantly brighten the lives of Filipinos in these communities by creating a safer environment that encourages them to be happier and more productive.”
These solar LED lighting systems store energy from the sun during daytime, so that they are able to provide illumination at night. These modules are also commonly used in street and road lighting.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity will revolutionize how people interact with lights. Tetteroo-Bueno asked, “Imagine if your lights at home or office can be controlled from the comfort of your smartphone or tablet? That is unparalleled simplicity and convenience at your fingertips.”
Philips Hue offers consumers intuitive technology in the palm of their hands. This innovation, Tetteroo-Bueno pointed out, lets you create and personalize light through an app—letting you pick from a wide spectrum of shades to set the mood and feel of your living space. Hue can also alert you of your schedule, incoming email or even warn you if it will rain.
Dynamism
Under the concept of Dynamism is Philips Color Kinetics (CK). CK lets people appreciate the world’s landmarks with a dynamic mix of colors. These dazzling light installations are currently used in over 34,000 iconic spectacles across 100 countries—including England’s coveted London Eye.
Tetteroo-Bueno remarked, “Color Kinetics fuses the advantages of LEDs with state-of-the-art digital control technology, combining millions of colors and high-quality white light to be displayed without the inefficiency of traditional lighting. As a result, landmarks like the London Eye look as breath-taking at night as they do during daytime.”
Materials Integration
Philips LED lighting systems can also be integrated with superior sound absorption to enhance room interiors to create the ideal setting for the workplace.
“The Philps Soundlight Comfort Ceiling (SLCC) creates a synergy between light and sound,” claimed Tetterroo-Bueno. “This acoustic light ceiling system combines comfortable LED lighting with sound deadening technology to orchestrate the perfect work space, as it exudes comfort and performance.”
Philips Luminous Textile Panels (LTP), on the other hand,instantly bring drab spaces to life with a rich combination of multi-colored LED modules within acoustic textile panels that soften sound, setting the perfect tone for hallways and meeting areas.
The future of lighting
Philips has embodied its inspiration through the Innovation Concepts, aiming to develop lighting solutions that are beyond ordinary functionality. Apart from ensuring energy efficiency and sustainability, Tetterroo-Bueno adds that these state-of-the-art innovation conceptsalso pioneer new avenues in applications—particularly in art and design.
She concluded, “Our innovation concepts give us a glimpse of the future of lighting. These concepts and their applications are what we can do today. Just imagine the possibilities that Philips can bringtomorrow.”
Philips guarantees consumers that its LED lighting products offer long lasting and consistent brightness, savings on energy and cost, and guaranteed safety. Partnership with photography club ties Philips efforts in sustainability with environmental awareness.
I enjoyed the wonderful world of Philips. Last Saturday, May 4, 2013, Philips Lighting Philippines kicked off its LED campaign at the SM Mall of Asia.
Entitled “The Promise of a Greener
World”, the campaign emphasized how using LED lighting solutions
can help reduce the Philippines’ carbon footprint, and avert the
drastic effects of global warming.
The
event was hosted by popular TV host Suzi Entrata-Abrera, featured
Philips’ latest range of LED lighting products, together with its
newest Brand Ambassador, popular TV personality and triathlete Kim
Atienza.
Philips Country Manager and General Manager for Lighting Fabia Tetteroo-Bueno said that “Philips
LED lighting solutions are not only energy-efficient but also provide
a superior quality of light. With this campaign, we hope to share
with consumers the facts about LED lighting solutions and encourage
them to make the simple switch to sustainable lighting solutions that
is environmentally-friendly.”
“Philips Lighting
is a strong advocate in environmental sustainability with our
commitment to green manufacturing and solutions. That is why we
decided to work with Kuya Kim to help spread the sustainability
message as he is a strong advocate to make the planet a better place
for current and future generations,”he added.
Philips
also had an environment-themed photo exhibit run concurrently with
its LED product launch, which featured the images captured by the
finalists of an online contest that Philips conducted in partnership
with the Young Photographers Club (YOPHO).
“Our group is honored to
have been chosen by Philips as a partner for this noble initiative.
We hope that we were able to underscore the importance of preserving
the environment through our photos, and encourage everyone to do
their share in conserving our resources,”stated YOPHO president
Daniel Formoso.
The
World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF Philippines) also
supported Philips in its LED campaign. “For three years, Philips
has been supporting Earth Hour and our various energy efficiency
initiatives. This new LED campaign helps Pinoys go beyond the hour to
save the planet, one LED bulb at a time,” said Jose Ma. Lorenzo
Tan, WWF Philippines Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Recognized
as a world leader in lighting, Philips strives to educate consumers
on the ideal characteristics they should look for in good quality LED
lighting products.
“Aside from making consumers aware of the many
benefits they can get from using LED lighting solutions, we want them
to understand that they need to choose good quality LED lighting
products to maximize the product’s potential,” said
Tetteroo-Bueno.
Philips
listed down three key items that good LED lighting products must
possess:
- long lasting and consistent brightness
- savings on energy
and cost
- guaranteed safety
In addition, Philips LED lighting
solutions are at mainstream prices, to help make the shift from
traditional bulbs to LED lights much easier.
Philips
will be holding LED fairs in key malls across the Philippines, in
order to bring the importance and benefits of using LED lighting
solutions closer to consumers.
May
18 to 19 SM
City Cebu
May
25 to 26 SM
City Baguio
June
1 to 2 Glorietta
1
June
8 to 9 Abreeza
Mall Davao
June
22 to 23 Robinsons
Place Lipa
June
29 to 30 SM
North Edsa
Philips teams up with WWF Philippines and the Young Photographers Club of the Philippines (YoPho) to raise awareness on how to make the Philippines a greener, more livable nation through its LED lighting products. From left to right: Gela Isidro, Philips Corporate Communications Manager; Christine Villanueva, Philips Country Marketing Manager; Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan, Vice Chairman and CEO of WWF Philippines; Fabia Tetteroo-Bueno, Philips Country Manager; Rhona Arce, Philips Consumer Marketing Manager, and Anton Carranza of YoPho.
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LED products are now reliably replacing incandescent equivalents of up to 100 watts, and specialty products are available to replace even higher wattages. 
