Philips claims to reduce more than half the energy consumed and carbon emitted into the atmosphere by switching from conventional lighting solutions to light emitting diode (LED) lighting.
So far, Philips has been taking care of projects for providing lighting to several infrastructures throughout Asia such as the Power Monument in the Philippines, Bhumibol bridge that connects southern Bangkok with Samut Prakan Province in Thailand, the Singapore flyer in Singapore, the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in India, the KLCC twin tower in Malaysia, Hangzhou canal in China, Ci-Shan bridge in Taiwan, Christchurch International airport tower in New Zealand, and Stonecutters' bridge in Hong Kong.
Philips' newest deal is with the Malaysian government to light a highway with its LED road-lighting technology, stretching 63.1 km that includes the roads running through the Federal Highway, Middle Ring Road 2 and the roads leading to Subang Airport. The agreement between the Ministry of Works and Philips is a stepping stone to achieve the government's goal to initiate the execution of energy-efficient lighting systems. It also enables accomplishing a green-revolution position for Malaysia, as stated in the government's 10th Malaysian plan. This plan helps to achieve lively and vibrant surroundings in urban areas, thereby increasing the government’s confidence in ensuring people’s safety.
Philips declares that the company’s LED road-lighting technology has the ability to lessen carbon emissions and energy use by over 0.5%. Olivier Piccolin, Philips' GM and vice president stated that utilizing energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for society infrastructure schemes offered three benefits over embellishing the region, improving security and safety, and lessening energy-consumption.