plans are underway to bid competitively for governmental contracts

With distribution and installation agreements already in place, the company offers solar and LED installation for both residential and commercial applications around the country. Talks are upcoming with several Native American entities for systems to meet their needs, and plans are underway to bid competitively for governmental contracts.

Recently, Philips is working with The Climate Group and One Foundation to install solar driven LED street lighting in Guiyang, China. And the Guiyang scheme has been chosen by the UNFCCC as a case study for its Momentum for Change program.

Part of the wider Solar LED Lighting 1000 Villages Programme? an initiative launched by The Climate Group and the One Foundation – its mission is to test policy measures and financial mechanisms in rural areas.  The five year project commenced in August 2009.

So far the scheme has been a qualified success. Villagers in the Guiyang were especially happy the lights are offering protection against the area’s thieves and snakes.