Dubai Municipality and Philips Lighting have launched the worlds most energy efficient commercially available LED light bulb.
Dubbed Dubai Lamp, the 200 lumen per watt bulb would allow households and enterprises to cut energy used for lighting by up to 90 percent and has an average lifespan of up to 15 times longer than conventional bulbs.
The product, which will be widely available in Dubai before the end of the year in four versions, could potentially replace 80 percent of conventional bulbs in Dubai homes.
Dubai Municipality and Philips Lighting are preparing for the supply of two million bulbs for residential and professional use across the city in 2017, potentially increasing to 10 million by 2021.
The bulb was unveiled during the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2016) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre by Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality and Paolo Cervini, President Philips Lighting Middle East & Turkey.
Speaking at the launch, Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality said: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has always been keen to promote such green initiatives designed to encourage sustainable development, which contributes significantly towards the national economy and benefits future generations. It is very encouraging for the clean energy sector to see such unique achievements led by Dubai providing a role model for the world.
Eric Rondolat, CEO of Philips Lighting said : This focused and result-driven partnership with Dubai Municipality is a prime example of how a public-private partnership can deliver innovation that is practical and cost-effective for both consumer and professional markets while helping to combat the serious issue of climate change.
Over the past three years we have worked with the Municipality to transform municipal buildings with energy efficient LED lighting. This initiative is a natural next step, which will help to set a new benchmark in energy efficiency and sustainable development in Dubai.