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<div class="raw-html-embed"><p>Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are the most energy-efficient lighting technology available today. They last longer, disperse light effectively, and their brightness can be dimmed, which reduces light pollution and saves energy.</p>

<p>Cities are actively switching to LED lighting. For instance, Bristol is installing 29,000 LED lights without replacing the poles, aiming to complete the work by the end of 2025 <a href="https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/streets-travel/upgrading-to-led-street-lighting" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[1]</a>. New South Wales, Australia, has already installed 217,000 LED lights as part of its smart street lighting program <a href="https://www.ausgrid.com.au/In-your-community/Streetlights/LED-Streetlight-Rollout" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[2]</a>. Philadelphia, USA, is also transitioning to LED lights, with over 80% of the planned work completed, and a recent study (May 2025) has already shown a 21% decrease in street crimes involving firearms <a href="https://www.phila.gov/2025-06-16-an-update-on-philadelphias-key-climate-actions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[3]</a>.</p>

<p>LED lights shine brightly, enhancing visibility and deterring offenders. But what happens if an LED light starts emitting purple light?</p>
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<div class="raw-html-embed"><h2>Purple light from street LED lights: this shouldn’t happen</h2>

<p>If an LED light starts emitting purple light, it’s not a design choice but a result of a manufacturing defect in the light fixture.</p>

<p>LEDs themselves do not emit white light; they can produce red, green, yellow, or blue light. White LED lighting is created by mixing different wavelengths of light. Blue light from a blue diode passes through a phosphor layer. This fluorescent material absorbs some of the blue light and converts it into red and yellow. Consequently, the three colors (blue, red, and yellow) mix, and we see white light.</p>

<p>Unusual purple light is a direct indication of a defect. The issue occurs when the phosphor coating on the LED chips is damaged: small cracks appear, layers peel off, or, in the worst case, the chips are completely exposed. When the phosphor peels off, it ceases to convert the blue light, allowing it to escape and mix with the remaining light, resulting in a purple hue.</p>

<p>Such defective lights can be part of large batches supplied to utility services. For instance, the Canadian utility company Manitoba Hydro reported similar purple street lights in Vancouver, several U.S. states, and the UK <a href="https://www.hydro.mb.ca/articles/2022/11/whats_up_with_purple_street_lights/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[4]</a>.</p>
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<div class="raw-html-embed"><h2>Is this a problem? Yes.</h2>

<p>Purple street light is unsafe for drivers and pedestrians. Proper color rendering of lighting is crucial for object recognition. Intense blue and purple light impairs the eyes’ ability to distinguish details since the center of the retina lacks cells sensitive to blue light. Moreover, a high proportion of blue light from street lights is detrimental to human health <a href="https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/full/10.1289/ehp.119-a472" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[5]</a>.</p>

<p>Consequently, lighting that initially met industry and national standards no longer complies. Preventing purple glow once the defect has appeared is impossible. The only solution is to replace the defective light fixture, which incurs additional costs and diminishes trust in urban modernization projects.</p>
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Photo shows an LED street light emitting a purple glow, likely due to a faulty phosphor coating, instead of the expected white light.

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<div class="raw-html-embed"><h2>How to prevent the problem of purple LED light</h2>

<p>To completely eliminate purple glow in street lights, a comprehensive approach to the lighting project is necessary, beginning from the earliest planning stages.</p>

<p>The LED chips used in street lights must undergo rigorous testing according to the LM-80 standard, which confirms their color stability and compliance with requirements. Additionally, request test reports for LED chips to ensure the reliability and durability of the lamps <a href="https://www.zgsm-china.com/blog/lifetime-of-leds-and-led-light.html#whats-lm80-and-whats-it-used-for" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[6]</a>.</p>

<p>Select suppliers who provide a warranty covering defects caused by manufacturing flaws. This will enable free replacement of faulty lamps.</p>
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<div class="raw-html-embed"><h2>Conclusion</h2>
<h3>Smart street lighting: beyond just light</h3>

<p>Street LED lamps offer numerous advantages, but they alone do not address all the challenges faced by municipalities. This is where <a href="https://streetlighting.sundrax.com/products/zhaga-gsm-node" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Qulon street lighting systems</a> come in, delivering high performance and reliability, and unlocking the full potential of LEDs.</p>

<p>For instance, the Zhaga lighting controller, operating via GSM, features a built-in accelerometer that monitors the condition of the poles, preventing on-site breakdowns. At the zone and district level, the monitoring system offers highly accurate tracking of energy consumption parameters, flexible lighting schedule settings, analytics for further energy savings, and preventive maintenance.</p>
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<div class="raw-html-embed"><h2>References</h2>

<ol>
  <li><a href="https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/streets-travel/upgrading-to-led-street-lighting" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Upgrading to LED street lighting</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.ausgrid.com.au/In-your-community/Streetlights/LED-Streetlight-Rollout" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">LED Streetlight Rollout</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.phila.gov/2025-06-16-an-update-on-philadelphias-key-climate-actions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">An update on Philadelphia’s key climate actions</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.hydro.mb.ca/articles/2022/11/whats_up_with_purple_street_lights/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Manitoba Hydro – “What’s up with purple street lights?”</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/full/10.1289/ehp.119-a472" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Mixed Blessing of Phosphor-Based White LEDs</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.zgsm-china.com/blog/lifetime-of-leds-and-led-light.html#whats-lm80-and-whats-it-used-for" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">How Long do LED Lights Last?</a></li>
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LED street light with a defect, glowing purple rather than white, possibly from an issue with the LED's phosphor layer.

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<p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(31,31,31);">Discover why some LED street lights glow purple! Learn about manufacturing defects, safety risks, and solutions in this insightful article on urban lighting issues.</span></p>

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<p>Street Light Controller QULON C1 is designed for remote diagnostics and control of street lighting systems.</p><p>For two-way communication with other devices and meters, Street Light Controller QULON C1 uses RS-485 interfaces. A 2G cellular connection is used to communicate with the QULON server.</p><p>The unit is powered from 110/220 V AC or 9-36 V DC.</p><p>The Street Light Controller QULON C1 can be configured remotely using the QULON control system and the DIP switches on the unit.</p><p>The unit is designed for DIN rail mounting in a lighting control cabinet.</p>

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Small street light controller – QULON C1 remote diagnostic panel

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<p>Street Light Controller QULON C2 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.</p><p>Street Light Controller QULON C2 uses RS-485 or CAN interfaces for two-way communication with other devices and meters. A 2G/3G/4G cellular or 10/100 Base TX Ethernet wired connection is used to communicate with the QULON server. The unit is equipped with a GPS module for time synchronization and geo-positioning.</p><p>The unit is powered from 110/220 V AC or 9-36 VDC.</p><p>Street Light Controller QULON C2 is remotely configurable using the QULON control system and the DIP switches on the unit.</p><p>The unit is designed for DIN rail mounting in a lighting control cabinet.</p>

Dimensional Scheme QULON C, QULON C2, QULON R, QULON MONARQ

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QULON C2 automatic street light controller panel with dimming

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CCMS street light control panel - QULON C2 for lighting cabinets

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Smart city street light controller QULON C2 with remote diagnostics

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Street Light Controller QULON C2, AC, 2G/3G/4G, 4 relays, 7 inputs, RS, CAN, Ethernet, GPS, Region: E

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Why are some street lights purple?

<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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