The depletion of non-renewable resources drives up their costs, and inefficient consumption only worsens the energy crisis. In this situation, upgrading street lighting becomes a strategic step toward cost savings and environmental improvement, paving the way for sustainable urban development. 🌱
The first step toward modernization is installing LED streetlights. These LED fixtures deliver the same amount of light as older sources while consuming 60-70% less energy than high-pressure sodium lamps. Their longevity is impressive – approximately 100,000 hours of operation. Many cities worldwide are switching to LEDs, and some are adopting advanced urban lighting management tools. 💡
Bristol is upgrading to LED street lighting, investing 11.8 million pounds to replace 29,000 streetlights without replacing existing poles. The project, which began in March 2023, is set to be completed by the end of 2025. LED fixtures are more controllable than previous street lighting types, as they can be dimmed when needed – a technology called dimming, which Bristol plans to use to save energy at night. The project also includes a centralized control system for remote lighting management. It’s expected that this modernization will save up to 2 million pounds annually and reduce carbon emissions by 13,000 tons each year over a 10-year period.1 🌃
Another English city, Brighton and Hove, located in East Sussex and including its western suburb Portslade, conducted a large-scale modernization from 2017 to 2020, replacing over 18,000 streetlights. This enabled the municipality to save approximately 500,000 pounds annually on electricity and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by 61%. However, the authorities concluded that the costs of installing a dimming system significantly outweighed the potential energy savings.2 ⚡
Despite the initial investment, dimming is an effective way to reduce light pollution, save up to 60% of energy, and cut atmospheric emissions. An economical lighting management method involves grouping streetlights for centralized control from one cabinet, ideal for regions with segmented topology.
The Wire Simpline Node is a wired PLC module for dimming streetlights, compatible with third-party motion sensors and DALI/2.0, PWM, 1-10V/0-10V interfaces. It’s individually controlled by the QULON C gateway, which enables remote management, including smooth brightness adjustment. Installing the QULON C on a DIN rail in the control cabinet ensures easy integration, and the ability to create dimming schedules without an internet connection enhances operational convenience. 🛠️
In Australia, the government is implementing a program to reduce emissions and ensure access to reliable energy. The initiative involves 29 municipalities, covering areas from southern Sydney to the Central Coast and Hunter. Over 205,000 energy-efficient LED streetlights have already been installed, delivering ongoing annual savings of millions of dollars. 💰
Australia is accelerating the transition to smart LED lighting in both residential areas and highways. The latter will feature advanced control systems and the potential for integrating smart city sensors in the future. Thanks to Zhaga Book 18 interfaces, a standard for smart city integration, new streetlights will serve as a platform for an urban sensor network, eliminating the need for additional poles and power sources. 🌐
Thus, modernized and efficient lighting paves the way for a smart city – an interconnected and secure urban space. This approach is applicable not only in sunny Australia but can also be successfully implemented in countries worldwide.3 🌏
Wire Simpline Node is a wired PLC (Power Line Communication) control and dimming module for a luminaire or luminaire group.
Wire Simpline Node is compatible with third-party motion sensors.
Wire Simpline Node supports DALI, DALI 2.0, PWM, 1-10V, 0-10V interfaces and individual load control (on/off).
The unit is powered from 110-230 V. The power of the luminaire is supported up to 1000 W.
Wire Simpline Node is controlled individually by Central Gateway QULON C, C1 or C2 and QULON Simpline via 110-230 V power lines. Simpline technology uses the frequency range of 132.5 kHz according to CENELEC EN 50065-1 (band-C).
The device is designed for installation in a luminaire, in a luminaire body or inside a lighting pole via wire. Dust and moisture protection class IP68.
The Heart of Smart Street Lighting Control
Street Light Controller QULON C is at the core of our smart street lighting control system, offering precise remote monitoring and management capabilities for all lighting electrical components. Designed for modern urban needs, it facilitates secure two-way communication and integrates effortlessly with smart city infrastructure for enhanced lighting management from anywhere.
Street Light Controller QULON C is the central controller of the QULON control system. It is designed to provide remote monitoring and control of all electrical equipment in the lighting control cabinet: magnetic starters, QULON system accessories, etc.
Street Light Controller QULON C uses RS-485 or CAN interfaces for two-way communication with other devices and meters. 2G cellular communication is used to communicate with the QULON server.
The unit is powered from 110/220 V AC or 9-36 V DC.
The Street Light Controller QULON C is remotely configurable using the QULON control system and DIP switches on the unit.
The unit is designed for DIN rail mounting in a lighting control cabinet.
