Professional Lighting
The professional lighting market is currently undergoing a radical transformation, driven by the energy efficiency imperative, the solid-state lighting revolution and the increasing focus on application-based lighting solutions. In our endeavor to meet the needs of our customers in the office, outdoor, industry, retail, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare and automotive segments, we are delivering new, responsible forms of lighting – customer-centric, simplicity-led innovations that enhance people’s experience of light.   In 2009, a number of acquisitions reinforced our transformation from a product champion to a provider of application-based solutions. Over the past few years we have been taking careful and deliberate steps to position ourselves to deliver across the lighting value chain, especially in solid-state. We have not acquired these businesses simply to expand. We have set out to capture value in specific market segments by offering total solutions. Creating and controlling attractive, sustainable environmentsIn 2009 we acquired lighting controls businesses Dynalite (Australia) and Teletrol Systems (US), allowing us to capitalize on the trend toward solid-state lighting and the demand for greater energy efficiency. One of the primary benefits of lighting controls is their ability to monitor and manage lighting (and connected) resources – enabling energy savings of around 50%. At the same time, they can enhance the ambience and comfort of an indoor or outdoor environment. Architectural lightingWe also acquired Italy-based Ilti Luce, one of Europe’s leading LED design companies for architectural indoor lighting, and luminaire manufacturer Selecon of New Zealand, which makes specialist luminaires for the entertainment and high-performance architectural lighting market.
  The growing demand for energy-efficient lighting presents an opportunity to expand our business with value-added services. With growing awareness of the savings they can make by switching to energy-efficient lighting solutions – not to mention the increasing legislative pressure to do so – many customers want to replace their installed base. And with new construction and infrastructure limited by financing constraints, the renovation opportunity is tremendous. Philips can leverage this trend through new ways of going to market, such as energy services – ranging from energy audits to full-fledged consultancy and systems integration. Philips Lightolier Energy Services Group’s comprehensive toolbox encompasses energy audits, upgrades and full turnkey solutions. Recent projects include the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, Washington. The problems of high energy and maintenance costs, antiquated system appearance and inadequate light levels were resolved by changing to new Wide-Lite arena fixtures and a Lightolier controls package to utilize programmability and daylight harvesting. The result? Annual energy savings of over USD 60,000. First-of-its-kind audit and upgrade programAs of 2009, the Energy Services Group is leading an unprecedented commercial energy audit and lighting upgrade program aimed at replacing inefficient lighting systems currently found in 85% of existing buildings. A key element of the program is a contractual guarantee that the energy audit will deliver measurable energy cost reduction, defined projected return on investment, and itemized economic payback, among other benefits. “It’s important to note that we are improving the quality of light at the same time as helping a building become more energy-efficient,” said Zia Eftekhar, CEO, Philips Lightolier. “We know that reducing energy use and operational costs cannot come at the expense of properly illuminating the facility, and we believe we are in the unique position to deliver both efficiencies and quality of light.”
  Outdoor lighting can play a vital role in enhancing the quality of urban life, making cities safer and more enjoyable to live in and visit. Municipal authorities the world over are embracing the benefits that energy-efficient outdoor lighting has to offer in making their towns and cities more attractive and sustainable. Of course, safety, security and orientation remain essential requirements. But now, with its flexibility and scope for dynamics, outdoor lighting can also be used to enliven, entertain and captivate – making it an extremely effective image builder for any city. Grand Canal, HangzhouRunning from Hangzhou in the south of China to Beijing in the north, the Grand Canal – 1,764 km in length – is the world’s longest man-made waterway. In combination with the natural hydrosphere, our floodlighting solutions create a beautiful, soft lighting ambience – icy blue in winter and blue-green in summer – impressing city residents and visitors alike. The Grand Canal lighting project has created an impactful landmark for Hangzhou, reinforcing the city’s identity as a whole. The project came second at the 2009 city.people.light awards, an annual competition organized by the Lighting Urban Community International Association (LUCI) and Philips to reward projects which demonstrate the contribution lighting can make to the well-being of those visiting or living in a city or town.
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