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Philips Lighting Lights up Rio de Janeiro for Upcoming Sport Event of 2016
Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting, announced today the completion of four major public lighting projects for Rio de Janeiro, as the city improves its infrastructure ahead of the sports event of 2016. Organizers expect over half a million international visitors to visit the city for this summer’s games. The massive lighting make-over included the city’s major paths and touristic locations: the port region Porto Maravilha, Arco Metropolitano and Elevado do Joá highways are all fitted with energy-efficient LED lighting that will contribute to greater safety and energy savings. Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) will offer its visitors a unique light and audio experience with dynamic LED lighting that interacts with ambient music.
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a highway around the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro
One of the LED streetlight conversion completed by Philips Lighting
LED tunnel lights are also used in teh four tunnels along the road.
