To ensure the "longer, more beautiful" preservation of the Louvre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, TOSHIBA has been installing LED lighting under a partnership agreement with the museum since 2010. The Napoleon Square, with its iconic glass pyramid, which symbolizes the museum's exterior, was the first phase of the project. Completed in May of this year, it retains its fantastical and beautiful night scenery while reducing power consumption by 73 percent compared to before.


The second phase will see the "Red Room," which displays renowned paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" and "The Coronation of Napoleon I and Empress Josephine," converted to LED lighting by May 2013. Furthermore, the "Napoleon Hall," housing the main entrance, is scheduled for renovation in the first half of 2014.


LED lighting is reducing the power consumption of the vast Louvre Museum, which boasts a large collection and expansive area. The day is fast approaching when Japan's proud technology will illuminate the Louvre's world-renowned treasures.