Philips and Optogan co-operate in LED road lighting solutions in Russia
Royal Philips Electronics and Optogan (a Russian manufacturer of LED products) have announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to become a strong player in the fast growing LED road lighting market in Russia.
The new company will be 51% owned by Philips and 49% by Optogan. Financial details of the joint venture were not disclosed.
The joint venture will combine Philips’ latest LED road lighting solutions and international quality standards with Optogan’s LED knowledge, innovative solutions and understanding of local market requirements in this field. Products developed and manufactured by the joint venture will be sold in the Russian Federation and within its customs union with Kazakhstan and Belarus.
The Philips-Optogan partnership will focus on developing a local LED industry and supporting the energy efficiency (EE) initiatives by the Russian Government. Switching to LED street and road lighting can reduce energy consumption by up to 80% and lead to significant savings in service and maintenance costs. The enhanced visibility created by the bright light can also contribute to an enhanced feeling of security and can help improve road safety.
“The announcement of our joint venture with Optogan represents the beginning of a new, ambitious journey to become a key player on the Russian outdoor lighting market,” said- Arjan de Jongste, CEO Philips Russia. “We believe it will unlock new potential for us to bring innovative lighting solutions to Russia that save energy, reduce maintenance costs and increase road safety, thereby making a difference in people’s lives.”
Road lighting in Russia is an attractive market segment as it is anticipated to become one of the leading growth segments for LED. The Russian road lighting market is expected to double over the next four years to €100 million by 2015.This growth is mainly driven by government energy efficiency programmes for modernisation of road lighting.
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