Philips has partnered with Ayala Museum by providing subsidized lighting using LED  units.

At the signing of a memorandum of agreement, Rico Gonzales, country manager of Philips Electronics and Lighting noted that LED is fast becoming the standard of lighting for commercial and residential use due to its longevity and low-energy consumption.

Philips’ 35-watt Luxspace LED units have replaced 120-watt incandescent lamps, which results in energy savings of up to 70 percent.

In addition, Philips also installed its Dynalite lighting controls to allow the museum to adjust lighting levels according to the needs of different exhibits.

“These solutions address the needs for less energy consumption, higher operational savings and better lighting performance,” said Gonzales. “Users of Philips LED lighting solutions can achieve a return on investment in as early as six months.

“But it’s not just savings from the lighting units per se. Because there is less heat and energy consumption, it results in savings on air conditioning, as well.” Humidity and temperature are also components in conserving artworks, which is why climate-control systems play a crucial role in museums.

 “Ayala Museum is delighted to partner with Philips,” said Vicky Garchitorena, president of Ayala Foundation.  “This highlights the need to embed the principles of sustainable development in all our activities, including our initiatives in art and culture.”