LEDs to light 262 buildings

In the presence of Dr Rashid Ahmed Mohammed Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, Royal has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Municipality to support the transformation of the municipality’s 262 buildings from conventional lighting infrastructure to energy efficient LED based solutions.

As part of Dubai Municipality’s long-term vision to build an excellent city that provides the essence of success and comfort of sustainable living, the LED transformation project will help the municipality to reduce its energy consumption from lighting by more than 50%, leading to lower energy costs and a reduction in its carbon footprint.

The agreement was signed by Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality and Eric Rondolat, Chief Executive Officer, Philips Lighting.

"Dubai Municipality has pledged to reduce its energy consumption by 20% over the next three years, and we can do so by adopting innovative solutions, such as LED lighting. Becoming more energy efficient will help us protect and sustain our environment for generations to come," said Eng. Lootah. "We are pleased to take this next step with Philips as they share our vision and have provided a solution that meets the needs of the growing city."

LED lighting solutions allow for greater control providing the right amount of light where and when it is needed, enabling municipalities to save energy and maintenance costs whilst also making buildings more attractive.

Eric Rondolat, Chief Executive Officer, Philips Lighting, said, "Philips is proud to partner with Dubai Municipality, as together we will shape a healthier and more sustainable future for residents in the city. As a leader in light, Philips will continue to shape the future with ground-breaking lighting technological innovation, such as LED, that will enable Dubai Municipality to meet its ambitions."

Lootah reconfirmed the Municipality’s eagerness to keep abreast of global developments in various areas of city administration, in line with its sustainability policy in the Emirate of Dubai in the fields of green buildings, and to ensure smooth integration with the strategic plan of Dubai. This comes as part of Dubai Municipality’s long-term vision to build an excellent city that provides the essence of success and comfort of sustainable living.

The hope is to complete the transformation over a three-year period, during which Philips will also provide on-site education and training on implementing energy efficiency projects.

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