Smart Management of Street Lights for Energy Conservation

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Modern outdoor lighting management systems are more than just a means to turn lights on and off. They are comprehensive solutions that create comfortable and safe conditions in urban areas, on roads, and at industrial facilities, strictly adhering to national and industry standards.

The implementation of intelligent street lighting management systems, based on sensor networks and advanced monitoring, brings significant benefits. While model simulators show approximately 35% energy savings with adaptive behavior [1], real-world projects implemented with Qulon solutions worldwide demonstrate impressive results: from 50% energy savings with group control to 85% in adaptive systems that adjust to environmental conditions.

Group Based Lighting Control LED luminaires in a park

Smart Management – One of Many Advantages

A modern street lighting management system is a modular solution that enables various methods. The two main approaches are:

  • Control of groups of luminaires;
  • Individual dimming and per-lamp control of LED luminaires with two-way data exchange.

Energy savings are achieved by optimizing the schedules for turning luminaires on and off and dimming without compromising visibility, for example, by providing light only when motion is detected in an area.

In practice, smart management reduces operational costs by optimizing operating schedules and individually configuring each object. Continuous monitoring, error logging, and event journaling reduce emergency maintenance costs and help plan routine maintenance, increasing system reliability.

Urban street with modern buildings, streetlights, and a few trees, showcasing a safe and vibrant atmosphere

Precise Monitoring, Advanced Control

Intelligent lighting operates on four complementary levels: from built-in modules and electrical systems of luminaires to network monitoring of energy sources and consumers, and comprehensive communication applications for control [2].

A smart system operates based on a set of rules that determine the behavior of luminaires depending on local (e.g., sensor readings) and global conditions (information from other devices). When conditions change, the device automatically adjusts its state.

A gateway, or gate, is a component for precise lighting system configuration. It allows remote setting of the required lighting level, creation of individual schedules, and flexible brightness adjustment of luminaires in various zones, including open spaces and tunnels. For example, the LiTouch long-range base station is used for individual and remote management of a large number of luminaires, monitoring their status and energy consumption.

 

Conclusion

A Smart and Tested Solution for Your City

The management system offers a variety of solutions—zonal, adaptive, wired, wireless, and solar-powered—enabling convenient lighting deployment in almost any terrain. Combining high functionality with easy installation and intuitive interfaces, Qulon transforms the process of managing city lights.

You will receive a customized solution designed specifically for your city, with topology and methods that comply with all industry standards, as well as environmental and social requirements. During the pilot project phase, you will verify the functionality of all features, your staff will receive training to operate the system, and you can rely on round-the-clock support. These comprehensive and finely tuned solutions ensure energy savings, flexible management, and exceptional lighting resilience in your city.