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<p>One of the most noticeable problems with street lighting, even in major cities, is the use of worn-out poles. Reinforced concrete, wooden, and metal structures that fail to meet modern requirements can be replaced with strong, lightweight composite poles. Similarly, inefficient halogen and mercury lamps now have an energy-efficient alternative — LED lighting, which also requires more robust poles.</p><p>Despite the automation of street lighting using relays, photocells remain vulnerable. Their contamination and false triggering from external light sources, such as car headlights, lead to wasted resources and shortened system lifespan.</p>

Sleek, contemporary composite light poles installed along a city avenue, demonstrating durability and aesthetic integration with the urban landscape

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Outdated Systems — Resource Waste, Deterioration, and Harmful Effects

<p>Street lighting is characterized by significant energy consumption, which not only increases financial costs but also negatively impacts the environment through greenhouse gas emissions. This problem stems from outdated components and management methods. According to 2021 data, outdoor lighting consumes between 15% and 19% of the world's electricity, accounting for approximately 2.4% of humanity's annual energy resources and 5-6% of total greenhouse gas emissions.<a href="#referens1"><sup>1</sup></a> Given the growing demand for energy, implementing intelligent street lighting systems to reduce energy consumption becomes essential for sustainable urban development.<a href="#referens2"><sup>2</sup></a></p><p>Light pollution presents another significant challenge. Lamps operating at full brightness throughout the night contribute to sleep disturbances and circadian rhythm disruptions, increasing the risk of insomnia, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other diseases and disorders. Additionally, excessive night illumination disrupts the life processes of plants and animals and negatively affects wildlife migration patterns. <a href="#referens3"><sup>3</sup></a></p>

Close-up of an advanced GSM Node control panel installed in a street lighting cabinet, showing the digital interface for remote management and monitoring.

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<p>The degradation of urban infrastructure, reduced comfort and safety for residents, and cessation of trade during dark hours are all consequences of failing to modernize street lighting. Uneven lighting due to outdated equipment creates dangerous conditions at night. Modernization using contemporary energy-efficient solutions addresses many street lighting problems.</p><p>We have already mentioned replacing lamps and poles, as these parameters are the most visible aspects, but this represents only a small part of the optimization process. Proper positioning of luminaires and improving their light distribution to achieve ideal illumination levels are equally important.</p><p>What lies behind these external changes? For a radical transformation, a comprehensive approach to the lighting system is necessary. Introducing innovative control mechanisms allows for flexible brightness adjustment based on external factors and needs. Combining different control methods or making an optimal choice of a single method represents a significant step toward eliminating problems inherent in traditional street lighting.</p>

Nighttime cityscape featuring properly distributed street lighting that illuminates pedestrian and traffic areas while minimizing light pollution to surrounding buildings and sky

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Systematic Approach for Comprehensive Problem Solving

<p>The common group method of lighting control, which may seem completely inflexible, can be made energy-efficient by reducing energy consumption by 50% through turning off groups of lamps during periods of low traffic — typically during late night hours in residential areas. Group controllers installed in existing control cabinets handle line diagnostics and energy consumption monitoring — therefore, the control system can be improved with relatively modest investment.</p>

<p>Building a more sophisticated system is typically undertaken during a fundamental redesign of street lighting and incorporates individual control with flexible brightness adjustment, enabling dimming capabilities. Lighting scenarios can be applied not only within districts but also along avenues, providing both optimal visibility and energy savings. Within this approach, a separate controller is installed for each luminaire, replacing the photocell — for example, the GSM Node with powerful functionality and expanded connectivity options. A modern wireless controller eliminates the problem of false triggering. It responds to environmental signals with unsurpassed accuracy, reducing wasteful resource use and preventing intrusive light pollution. Individual control delivers a high level of efficiency, safety, and comfort.</p>

Diagram showing the components of an individual street light control system with wireless connectivity, sensors, and dimming capabilities for adaptive lighting.

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<p style="margin-left:0.0px;">Solving street lighting problems lies in modernization based on thorough analytics, design, and selection of optimal technologies for each specific locality. It is impossible to implement a completely ready "out-of-the-box" solution without creating new problems. Factors such as traffic intensity, area type, and user needs must be considered.</p><p style="margin-left:0.0px;">Using our own developments and supporting all types of data transmission, installation methods, connectors, and interfaces, we offer customized solutions for cities aimed at eliminating lighting problems and ensuring seamless integration into any infrastructure.</p>

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    <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/11/3018" style="color: #f65646; text-decoration: none;">Intelligent Street Lighting in a Smart City Concepts—A Direction to Energy Saving in Cities: An Overview and Case Study by Konrad Henryk Bachanek, Blanka Tundys, Tomasz Wiśniewski, Ewa Puzio and Anna Maroušková</a>
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    <a href="https://www.journalijar.com/article/30249/conservation-of-electrical-energy-on-the-national-street-lighting-based-on-environment/" style="color: #f65646; text-decoration: none;">CONSERVATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY ON THE NATIONAL STREET LIGHTING BASED ON ENVIRONMENT — Janter Napitupulu, Nasruddin M.N, Immanuel Munthe and Setia Megawati</a>
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       <a href="photonics.pl/PLP/index.php/letters/article/view/11-30/591" style="color: #f65646; text-decoration: none;">Coloured light pollution in the urban environment, J. Kowalska</a>
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<div class="raw-html-embed"><iframe title="Problems with Street Lighting" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=c5war-1857123-pb&amp;from=pb6admin&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=1&amp;fonts=Arial&amp;skin=f6f6f6&amp;font-color=auto&amp;logo_link=episode_page&amp;btn-skin=1b1b1b" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>Street lighting is a functional element of the urban environment and literally a symbol of civilization, ensuring safety and continuity of city life. Like any complex infrastructure, it faces numerous challenges. As spaces rapidly urbanize and urban landscapes expand and transform, systems established decades ago become obsolete.</p><p>The problems of modern street lighting extend far beyond archaic control systems and worn-out equipment. They are much deeper and broader, requiring a comprehensive approach and careful analysis to resolve.</p>

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<p>Discover how advanced street lighting systems overcome traditional challenges like energy waste and light pollution. Our solutions reduce costs by up to 50%, and create safer, more sustainable cities. Learn about the latest innovations in street lighting modernization.</p>

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<p>Upgrade your city’s street lighting infrastructure with the NEMA GSM Node—a compact, waterproof, and wireless luminaire controller.</p><p>Designed for advanced functionality and seamless compatibility, it provides precise control and real-time diagnostics for every luminaire.</p><p>Harnessing state-of-the-art technology, the NEMA GSM Node optimizes street lighting performance. It supports luminaires up to 1000W across a wide voltage range (up to 305V), ensuring both efficiency and reliability.</p><p>With motion sensor inputs, it seamlessly integrates with third-party sensors to enhance responsiveness to environmental changes.</p><p>From light control and tilt monitoring to GPS-based alignment, the NEMA GSM Node delivers exceptional precision and performance.</p>

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Problems with Street Lighting

<p>Over-lighting occurs due to several factors, including the overestimation of required luminance and designing for maximum rather than optimum illumination levels. While the intent behind such decisions often stems from a precautionary approach to compensate for the natural degradation of LED brightness over time, it inadvertently leads to significant energy inefficiencies at the onset of operation.</p><h2><br>Identifying Excess Illumination</h2><h3>Understanding Regulations</h3><p>The first step in combatting over-lighting involves a thorough examination of national lighting standards. These standards play a crucial role in defining acceptable levels of roadway illumination, emphasizing the relevance of reflected light — the light perceived by drivers and pedestrians. Understanding these benchmarks is critical for setting the groundwork for corrective measures.</p>

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The Problem of Over-Lighting

<p>Equipped with knowledge of regulatory standards, the next phase is to undertake empirical assessments of lighting conditions. Utilizing brightness meters, either portable or vehicle-mounted, to measure luminance across various city regions enables a detailed landscape of illumination. These readings are essential for pinpointing areas afflicted with excessive lighting.</p><h3>Implementing Solutions</h3><p>Once areas of over-illumination are identified, the practical step of adjustment comes into play. Dimming — the controlled reduction of lighting output — emerges as a potent tool in this scenario. Properly executed, dimming can harmonize illumination levels with actual needs without compromising safety or visibility, leading to substantial energy savings, often in the realm of 20%.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

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</div><p>The journey toward optimized street lighting is multifaceted, requiring a delicate balance between innovation, regulation, and practical implementation. By focusing on the precise calibration of urban lighting, cities can pave the way for more sustainable futures. This process, while meticulous, promises not only enhanced energy efficiency but also an environment more in tune with the natural rhythms of day and night, ultimately contributing to a reduction in light pollution and a healthier urban ecosystem.</p><p>As we advance on this path, it becomes clear that the quest for the right amount of light — neither too much nor too little — is not just about saving energy; it's about redefining the nocturnal landscape of our cities for the better. Through diligent analysis, strategic adjustments, and a commitment to sustainability, we can ensure that our streets are illuminated in a way that is smart, efficient, and considerate of our planet's well-being.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The Road to Optimizing Street Lighting Illumination

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<div class="raw-html-embed"><iframe title="QULON Blog. The Road to Optimizing Street Lighting Illumination" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=mjw5e-16a314c-pb&amp;from=pb6admin&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=1&amp;fonts=Arial&amp;skin=f6f6f6&amp;font-color=auto&amp;logo_link=episode_page&amp;btn-skin=1b1b1b" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>The push for energy-efficient lighting in our streets has opened up a vital dialogue on sustainability and conservation. While the initial wave of switching to LED technology marks a significant leap forward, a nuanced challenge persists in the realm of urban lighting: excess illumination. This unchecked brightness not only contributes to energy waste but also impacts the ecological footprint of urban environments. In this article, we delve deeper into identifying and rectifying this issue, focusing on the second stage of energy-saving measures in street lighting.</p>

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<p>Dive into our latest exploration of excess street lighting and discover how identifying and reducing over-illumination can lead to significant energy savings and a more sustainable urban environment. Learn the steps to optimize street lighting efficiency.</p>

<p>The journey towards energy-efficient street lighting gained notable momentum in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in the aftermath of World War II. This era, marked by economic strain and surging energy costs, ignited a quest for solutions aimed at mitigating electricity expenses.</p><p>During the energy crisis of the 1970s, the quest for energy conservation emerged as a catalyst for technological advancements in street lighting. It was during this period that high-pressure sodium lamps, known for their efficiency, were widely adopted. Concurrently, the development of automatic lighting control systems began, laying the groundwork for the sophisticated optimization processes we see today.</p><p>This evolving narrative can be segmented into three pivotal stages, each signifying a leap towards greater energy efficiency in street lighting:<br>&nbsp;</p>

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<h3>1. The Shift Towards Efficient Light Sources</h3><p style="margin-left:0.0px;">The introduction of Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures has marked a significant turning point in the quest for energy efficiency. LEDs have replaced older lighting technologies at an unprecedented scale, offering substantial reductions in energy consumption. However, the potential for enhancements in lamp efficiency is nearing its peak. The practice of replacing relatively new lamps for marginally better efficiency has proven to be an economic and environmental quandary.</p><h3>2. Optimizing Lighting Control Algorithms</h3><p style="margin-left:0.0px;">This segment harbors immense potential for energy saving. By analyzing road traffic patterns, segregating urban areas based on criteria like traffic density, crime rates, and weather conditions, and incorporating data from external systems, it's possible to devise highly efficient lighting control strategies. This optimization not only reduces energy consumption but also tailors lighting to the specific needs of each urban zone.<br>&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 style="margin-left:0.0px;">3. Embracing Interactive Control Systems with Artificial Intelligence (AI)</h3><p>The frontier of street lighting is being redefined by the integration of AI and interactive control systems. This approach facilitates a seamless conjunction of street lighting operations with broader urban management systems, including traffic and public services. By processing anonymized mobility data in real-time, AI-enabled systems, such as the emerging Kepler system, can dynamically adjust lighting patterns to optimize energy use, enhance safety, and respond to real-world conditions immediately.</p>

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</div><p>The evolution of energy-saving technologies in street lighting reflects a broader commitment to environmental sustainability and economic efficiency. As urban landscapes continue to grow, the importance of innovating these systems becomes ever more evident. The future shines bright with the promise of smart, adaptive street lighting systems that not only illuminate our cities but do so in a way that is both mindful of our planet and poised for the challenges of tomorrow.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

<div class="raw-html-embed"><iframe title="QULON Blog. Energy savings in street lighting" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=aar8j-169f087-pb&amp;from=pb6admin&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=1&amp;fonts=Arial&amp;skin=f6f6f6&amp;font-color=auto&amp;logo_link=episode_page&amp;btn-skin=1b1b1b" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>In the realm of urban development, the efficiency of street lighting has emerged as a focal point of innovation and environmental stewardship. Initially, the objective was straightforward - to illuminate the streets, with little regard for cost implications. Over time, however, the escalating prices of energy resources and the detrimental effects of environmental pollution have catapulted energy conservation in street lighting to the forefront of sustainable development.</p>

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<p>Explore the journey of energy-saving in street lighting from its early days to the latest advancements in LED technology and AI-driven control systems. Discover how these innovations illuminate the path to a sustainable, efficient urban future.</p>

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