Press Information
October 16, 2013
Philips renews the street lighting system of Buenos Aires with LED
technology
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Philips will convert more than 70% of the street lights in the city of Buenos Aires to LED
technology.
Philips’ LED-based lighting will enable electricity savings of over 50% for the city
The replacement process has already started: new LED lighting from Philips will enable a
safer, more sustainable and energy-efficient city.
Buenos Aires, Argentina – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG AEX: PHIA), the global leader in lighting,
has been selected by the government of the city of Buenos Aires to renew its street lighting
system with LED technology. Philips will replace the majority of the 125,000 existing street lights
with new LED luminaires within a 3-year term. Philips was awarded the contract as a result of a
public bidding process.
Philips’ LED-based lighting will enable energy savings of over 50% for the city, a significant
reduction in CO2 emissions every year, and offers a lifetime that is five times longer than
conventional lighting. This will significantly reduce the environmental impact of the lighting system
and reduce maintenance costs for the city of Buenos Aires.
“With the rapid growth in population and the expansion of urban areas, the world needs better
and more efficient light. The arrival of innovative LED lighting has brought about a radical change
in the industry. In addition to enabling energy savings, it provides our customers with unique,
flexible, sustainable, and integrated lighting solutions which were not even envisioned only a few
years ago,” stated Gustavo Verna, CEO of Philips Argentina.
The white light of LED lighting enables better facial recognition and adequate color perception,
not only by the human eye, but also by security cameras, strengthening crime prevention. The
improved visibility and security through Philips’ LED lighting will enable people to enjoy public
spaces in Buenos Aires.
Another important benefit of LED lighting is the ability to be remotely controlled. In addition to the
replacement of street luminaires, Philips has developed a tailor-made solution for the City of
Buenos Aires based on its CityTouch Tele-management platform. The system enables monitoring
of each light point in the network on an individual basis, allowing the optimal operation of each
luminaire and programming of potential replacements or future maintenance tasks. The system
also provides the possibility to switch off or dim lighting levels, depending on specific
requirements, thus dramatically reducing energy consumption.
The renewal process in figures:
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91,000 street lights will be replaced with LED technology (including luminaires on
avenues, streets, and parks)
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The city will save over 50% of its energy consumption after implementing this technology
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The new luminaires will last up to 5 times longer than conventional lighting.
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The luminaire replacement process will take 3 years
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Approximately 10,000 luminaires have already been installed to date
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 2012 sales of EUR 24.8
billion and employs approximately 115,000 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.
For further information please contact:
Philips Group Communications
Santa van der Laarse
Tel: +31653400056
E-mail: [email protected]
Philips Argentina
Laura Murray
Tel: 54 11 4546 7777
E-mail: [email protected]