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Greggs opts for all LED lighting
(28/07/2009)

Greggs Plc is believed to be the first retailer in Europe to light the sales area of its store entirely with LED light sources, designed and supplied by Philips Lighting, at its new concept store in Bromley, Kent. Compared to stores using conventional lighting, the new installation is expected to achieve a 50% in lighting energy consumption, with a reduction in carbon emissions of 2 tonnes per annum. The low heat output of these LED fittings will... [more]

Philips retrofit LED lamps provide ambient lighting with up to 90 percent energy savings
(24/07/2009)

Philips will introduce a new range of LED lamps for the consumer market in September that can be used as direct replacements for existing light sources. These LED bulbs and spot lamps can simply be inserted into standard lamp fittings, and use only a fraction of the energy required by other lamp types and last up to 25 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs. The range will be introduced in Europe in September. Greater savings,... [more]

Update the look and feel of your home by installing the correct lighting solution
(27/05/2009)

Installing the right lighting solutions could be the perfect way to update the look and feel of your home décor while avoiding the effort and expense usually associated with home improvements. When the urge strikes to redecorate the home, your instinctive reaction may be to reach for the colour swatches and dust off your paintbrushes, but don’t be too hasty. Whether you simply want to convey a feeling of warmth in the lounge or improve the in... [more]

Long-lasting lamps eliminate the unpleasant consequences of spot-replacing premature failures
(25/01/2007)

Premature failed lamps can cause a lot of hassle: Stopping assembly lines or closing down tunnels for changing a premature failed lamp can generate unsafe situations and high costs. By using in these situations long-lasting lamps, lamp replacement can be planned for in advance, virtually eliminating the unpleasant consequences of spot-replacing premature failures. By specifying Philips MASTER TL-D Xtra and Xtreme lamps you benefit from: •... [more]

Energy efficient lighting solutions can significantly reduce costs, save energy and cut CO2 emissions
(12/12/2006)

The traditional, incandescent light bulbs are very energy inefficient because 95% of the energy consumed is wasted as heat. As approximately 80% of all lighting in the home is still using incandescent light bulbs, the collective energy waste is enormous. By switching to new technology, an indirect CO2 reduction of 20 million tons in Europe alone could be achieved. For the consumers at home, switching from incandescent bulbs to energy saving l... [more]

Philips Lighting introduces Wake up Light
(27/11/2006)

Wake-up Light is a new, medically proven wake-up lamp, which emits light that gradually increases to the intensity you have selected, simulating the rising sun in your bedroom thus gently preparing your body to wake up. The light falls on your eyes and sends your brain a message to reduce the production of melatonin, the sleep-inducing hormone. Over 30 minutes, the natural light gradually increases to reach the optimal intensity to wake you u... [more]

LivingColors LED lighting lets your interior follow your mood
(20/10/2006)

Choosing a particular light effect can transform the atmosphere in your room, letting your interior follow your mood. Philips' LivingColors is an innovative new form of lighting for the home that uses LED lighting to allow you to select from an infinite range of colors. Now you can create whatever atmosphere you like in your room. Both the color and light intensity of LivingColors can be changed using a simple remote control. The colored l... [more]

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