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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Outdated Systems — Resource Waste, Deterioration, and Harmful Effects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 This problem stems from outdated components and management methods.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>

Side-by-side comparison showing the bright, focused illumination of LED street lights versus the diffused glow of traditional sodium lamps on an urban street.

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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>The driver, a critical component that regulates power to the LEDs, frequently becomes the weakest link in the longevity of street lighting. Its lifespan often falls short of the LED module it powers due to the quality and durability of its internal components, notably electrolytic capacitors.&nbsp;</p><p>These components are particularly vulnerable to failure over time, leading to the premature demise of the light. Furthermore, fluctuations in electricity quality, especially in areas subject to significant voltage surges like highways, pose a serious threat to driver integrity. Ensuring the driver is well-cooled and protected against voltage spikes, through a well-designed heatsink housing and surge protection, is crucial for enhancing reliability.</p>

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The Achilles' Heel: Driver Quality

<p>The promise of near-perpetual luminance from LEDs has created misconceptions about their infallibility. Indeed, LEDs can last an incredibly long time, but this is contingent on optimal operating temperatures. Overheating dramatically reduces an LED's lifespan, causing it to shift in color towards blue before flickering out. Optimal thermal management through adequate heat dissipation—especially in hot climates—is necessary to preserve the LED's efficacy and longevity. Therefore, selecting streetlights with appropriate radiator designs to maintain a balanced temperature is vital.</p>

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Design Dilemmas

<p>Manufacturers pushing LEDs to operate beyond their optimal parameters in pursuit of heightened efficiency inadvertently shorten their lifespan. The high-stress operating conditions force LEDs into a detrimental high-performance mode, quickly depleting their expected longevity. Consumers should verify the operating modes detailed by manufacturers, prioritizing longevity over the allure of peak efficiency, which may prove unsustainable in the long term.</p><h3>The Role of Control Systems in LED Street Lights</h3><p style="margin-left:0.0px;">Modern LED street lamps are often equipped with intricate control systems that serve as the operational nerve center, providing diagnostics and real-time status updates. These systems can monitor the driver's performance, the lamp's temperature, safeguard against voltage surges, and calculate the "burning time" or expected lifespan remaining. Such advanced diagnostics are instrumental in preemptive maintenance, ensuring the longevity and reliability of the street lighting infrastructure.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

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LED Operating Modes

<p>While LED street lights represent a leap forward in urban lighting technologies, acknowledging and addressing their inherent challenges is essential for maximizing their benefits. By focusing on the quality of drivers, optimizing lamp designs for effective heat management, ensuring LEDs operate within their intended modes, and leveraging advanced control systems for ongoing diagnostics, municipalities can significantly improve the resilience and efficiency of their street lighting.&nbsp;</p><p>This proactive approach not only enhances the reliability of LED street lights but also contributes to the sustainable evolution of urban environments, ensuring they remain well-lit and welcoming for all.</p>

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<h2>Shining a Light on the Challenges</h2><p>LED street lights have been lauded as the cornerstone of modern urban lighting strategies, known for their energy efficiency, longevity, and brighter illumination. However, beneath the glow of these advanced technological marvels lies a spectrum of challenges that can affect their reliability and performance. Understanding the complexities of LED flashlight construction—encompassing the housing, driver, LED strip with an optical system, and often a protection module against voltage surges and a sophisticated control system—is pivotal in diagnosing and mitigating potential issues. Here we dissect the primary problems plaguing LED street lights and how to address them.</p>

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<p>Uncover the challenges facing LED street lights, from driver quality and design dilemmas to the intricate balance of operating modes. Learn how informed choices and advanced control systems can illuminate the path to reliable, efficient urban lighting.</p>

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