<p>Smart IoT Solutions for Street Lighting Management</p>

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<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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Conducting Field Studies

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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>

The journey towards energy-efficient street lighting 

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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>

Embracing Interactive Control Systems with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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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>

Energy Saving in 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>

The Problems with LED Street Lights

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<p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(72,66,59);">Create complex scenarios with QULON devices based on daylight, weather, traffic, air pollution, and holidays - virtually limitless!</span></p>

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<p>Street lights dim automatically based on schedule or environment, saving up to 60% energy and reducing CO2 emissions</p>

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Energy savings up to 60%

<p>Manage street lights remotely with QULON software. Get live stats, create performance reports with a click for individual or grouped fixtures</p>

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<p>We reduce service costs up to 50% by proactively alerting maintenance staff of faults/outages in fixtures or networks</p>

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<p>There are two optimal solutions for managing lighting on highways, the advantages of which will be described below, but the QULON system offers other solutions as well.</p><p>A lighting control system for highways that uses GSM and Power Line technologies provides the possibility of individual control and management of each lighting device. Both technologies have their advantages and are applied in different conditions, taking into account the specific terrain features and requirements of regional restrictions.</p><p>The Power Line technology, which transmits data through power lines (Simpline technology), offers several benefits, such as cost savings on communication since it utilizes the existing power transmission network. This can be advantageous, especially for large-scale installations with a significant number of lighting devices.</p>

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<p>Power Line is not dependent on communication signals or cellular network availability. It uses the existing power transmission infrastructure for communication and lighting control. This means that the highway lighting system can be more reliable and stable as it utilizes the physical power transmission network.</p><p>Protection against external interference can be particularly important on highways, where there can be strong electromagnetic disturbances from traffic or nearby structures. Power Line communication is based on power transmission wires, making it more resilient to external influences such as electromagnetic interference or environmental impacts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><a class="ui-btn ui-btn--red" href="/contacts">Contact Us</a></div>

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<p>In cases where independence from power transmission is required or the system does not need to utilize the existing power transmission infrastructure, GSM communication technology would be more straightforward to integrate as there is no need for additional work to deploy power lines for lighting control.</p><p>Furthermore, GSM devices can be easily integrated with lighting devices and controllers, and their configuration and connection to the mobile network are relatively simple. This can simplify the installation and maintenance process of the highway lighting system.</p><p>Using GSM, operators can remotely monitor and control lighting using the mobile network. They can adjust the lighting schedule, regulate brightness, and turn the lights on/off from anywhere with access to the cellular network. This is convenient and efficient for operators who need to quickly respond to changes in lighting conditions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><a class="ui-btn ui-btn--red" href="/solutions/information">Selection Guide<svg class="icon-arrow-right"><use xlink:href="#icon-arrow-right"></use></svg></a></div>

<p>In the context of highway lighting, a lighting control system serves the purpose of ensuring safety and comfort for drivers and pedestrians. Clear and effective illumination on highways reduces the risk of accidents and enhances visibility of road signs and markings. Optimizing energy consumption and enabling remote management help conserve energy and improve the efficiency of highway lighting systems.</p>

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PLC (Power Line Communication) Pole-mounted outdoor street light luminaire controller with connection via wire

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<p>Wire Simpline Node is a wired PLC (Power Line Communication) control and dimming module for a luminaire or luminaire group.</p><p>Wire Simpline Node is compatible with third-party motion sensors.</p><p>Wire Simpline Node supports DALI, DALI 2.0, PWM, 1-10V, 0-10V interfaces and individual load control (on/off).</p><p>The unit is powered from 110-230 V. The power of the luminaire is supported up to 1000 W.</p><p>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).</p><p>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.</p>

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PLC (Power Line Communication) Pole-mounted outdoor street light luminaire controller with connection via wire (Slider)

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Energy Saving in Street Lighting

The Problems with LED Street Lights

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