Royal Philips Electronics (Philips) has expanded its portfolio of LED-based lighting solution with the launch of several new LED lighting solutions at Light + Building in Frankfurt, Germany. Perhaps the most notable of the newly launched products is a 12 watt LED lamp that the company says serves as a subsitute for a 60 watt incandescent light bulb (see photo on left). The dimmable 12-watt bulb is scheduled to be launched commercially towards the end of 2010.

The company has also introduced LivingAmbiance, which enables a room to be easily matched to the mood or the occasion, integrating multiple luminaires and lamps wirelessly to generate any desired type of ambient lighting. LivingAmbiance is operated by remote control.

Additionally Philips its Lirio, Arcitone, and Ledino collections of consumer luminaires for residential interiors. Philips says that the Lirio, Arcitone and Ledino each enable consumers to express themselves by applying the design flexibility of LED lighting with bold new forms, materials and finishes.

Philips showcased new solutions and concepts, which it said enable municipalities to create more livable cities through the adoption of LED street lighting and LED luminaire and control solutions for offices and shops.