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32 Philips Annual Report 2009
Creating ambience at home in
a sustainable way
In 2009 we introduced a complete range
of energy-efficient LED light bulbs for the
home – another milestone in establishing
leadership in solid-state lighting.
September 2009 saw the start of the phase-out of incandescent lamps within the
European Union, a move that will significantly reduce energy consumption and
carbon emissions.
We have developed a host of alternative solutions that help consumers achieve
the desired ambience in their home while still cutting their electricity usage.
These include – for the first time – an extensive selection of attractive LED light
bulbs. Consumers no longer have to compromise on style, quality and
contemporary home ambience in order to save energy.
Elegance and efficiency
The uniqueness of our LED lamp range lies in the combination of beautifully
designed lamps for standard-type fittings and the quality of lighting that people
want in their homes, whether for functional or ambient lighting. And the lamps
last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs while consuming only a
fraction of the energy! They pay for themselves in as little as 18 months –
meanwhile, the contribution to the environment starts right away.