Smart lighting solutions

I. Advantages of smart lighting system:

+ In terms of construction durability:

Based on the operating schedule of the project’s road management unit, the average operating time of the lights is about 11.5 hours/day. They are turned on from around 17:30 to 5:00 the next morning.

The average lifespan of the lights is about 100,000 hours (According to the manufacturer’s announcement) 100,000/(11.5*365)= 23.8 years The conclusion is that the lifespan of the project is about 24 years.

Control devices and lights have been developed by domestic units and deployed in many provinces and cities, so they understand and master the technology. It is convenient for searching, purchasing, replacing, and maintaining.

+ Regarding system control:

Flexible control of phase switching time, control cabinet systems according to weather conditions and usage requirements.

Setting time schedules for control cabinets by season (winter, summer).

Setting time schedules for lighting, brightness intensity of light points according to usage demand, traffic density, and night light requirements.

Controlling the on/off, cutting, and reducing the intensity of light points actively for specific purposes.

Synchronizing the entire system’s on/off time in real-time (for cabinets and light points).

+ About system monitoring:

Monitoring current, voltage, phase of lighting control cabinets 24/24.

Monitoring current, voltage, dimming mode, on/off status of lights 24/24.

+ About operation management:

Immediate observation of voltage, current parameters.

Signaling malfunctions in case of slow response, overload, and electrical hooking phenomena.

Operating data management: On/off status, electricity consumption level.

Summarizing data, extracting reports to serve management tasks.

Reducing the time for checking light grids for operation management personnel.

Contributing to improving the capacity and application of new technology for technical and operational management staff.

Managing lighting materials.

+ About energy saving:

Using smart LED bulbs helps save electricity costs twice:

LED lights have lower power consumption than HPS but higher luminous efficiency, ensuring lighting requirements.

Smart LED lights can adjust brightness and power consumption + Control cabinet systems are synchronized and actively controlled, thereby easily controlling electricity consumption.

+ Economic – social aspects

In terms of investment costs, based on practical experience and calculations, the project’s payback period is estimated to be around 5-10 years (savings on electricity consumption, management and operation costs, maintenance).

From a social perspective, it helps reduce light pollution, environmental impact, and enhances the quality of life for residents by saving electricity and eliminating hazardous waste from HPS lamps.

Regarding scalability

Smart lighting systems facilitate simple and efficient lighting management over a wide area (provinces, cities, districts, etc.). It can fully meet the administrative boundaries of the city during expansion.

Integration with other smart city platforms such as smart transportation, smart irrigation, Wi-Fi, smart cameras, etc.

II. Some notable smart lighting projects: