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A smart urban lighting system not only illuminates streets but also serves as a driving force for developing smart and sustainable cities. So what specific economic and social benefits does this system bring to cities and urban areas? Join NLT Group to find the answer in this article!
What is a smart urban lighting system?
A smart urban lighting system is an advanced solution designed to enhance lighting efficiency in urban areas. This system operates on the most advanced smart technologies such as IoT, AI, GIS, and Cloud. As a result, the LED lighting system features remote control capabilities, allowing users to easily monitor and manage the operational status of the entire urban lighting system.
According to a report by Navigant Research, using LED lights for urban lighting can save up to 50–70% of energy compared to traditional high pressure lamps. In addition, smart lighting systems contribute to improving traffic safety, enhancing security, and improving residents’ quality of life. Therefore, they support smart and sustainable urban development strategies.
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Economic and social effectiveness of smart urban lighting systems
A smart urban lighting system not only enhances lighting efficiency but also delivers significant economic and social benefits. Below are the economic and social advantages that smart lighting systems bring to urban areas.
Energy savings and reduced operation and management costs
Smart urban lighting systems use high efficiency, durable LED lights. Compared to high pressure lamps, LED lights consume less energy and can save up to 70% of electricity. Moreover, LED lights have a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, while high pressure lamps typically last around 15,000 hours. In addition, smart lighting systems allow urban management staff to program schedules to adjust lighting power and intensity. This intelligent feature optimizes energy use and significantly reduces operating costs. A particularly outstanding advantage of smart urban lighting systems is remote control functionality. Thanks to this feature, users can effectively monitor and manage the operational status of the entire lighting system. This helps cities save manpower and time by eliminating the need for on site inspection of each lighting pole.
Smart urban lighting systems help protect the environment
Currently, major cities in Vietnam mainly use high pressure sodium lamps or high pressure mercury lamps for urban lighting systems. These types of lamps consume large amounts of electricity, provide lower lighting efficiency, have shorter lifespans, and negatively impact the environment. In contrast, LED lights used in smart urban lighting systems are known for energy efficiency, long lifespan, and environmental friendliness. This has been demonstrated by numerous LED conversion projects implemented worldwide. One practical example is that in 2014, Los Angeles in the United States successfully reduced annual carbon emissions by 43% and saved 9 million USD in energy costs simply by replacing LED bulbs in more than half of the city’s streetlights.
According to leading energy experts, if Ho Chi Minh City replaces its entire current street lighting system with LED lights, the city would save 55,315,699 kWh per year, equivalent to approximately 88 billion VND annually, and reduce up to 31 tons of carbon emissions each year. In addition, LED bulbs are environmentally friendly as they do not contain mercury and can be easily collected and recycled. With these advantages, smart urban lighting systems are considered environmentally friendly lighting solutions that contribute to reducing carbon emissions and the greenhouse effect.
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Smart urban lighting systems help ensure traffic safety
Smart urban lighting systems provide clear illumination, helping road users enhance visibility at night. As a result, people can better recognize obstacles, traffic signs, and other vehicles from a distance. This ensures traffic safety and prevents unfortunate accidents caused by poorly lit roads.
Smart urban lighting systems contribute to building smart – clean – livable cities
As analyzed above, smart urban lighting systems help save energy, protect the environment, enhance security, and ensure traffic safety. These factors not only make cities more modern and intelligent but also contribute positively to attracting investment, promoting economic development, and improving residents’ quality of life.
NLT Group – Leading reputable contractor and installer of smart urban lighting systems in Vietnam
NLT Group is a pioneering unit in providing smart lighting solutions in Vietnam. With an experienced engineering team and access to leading advanced technologies, NLT Group has delivered comprehensive smart lighting solutions to cities and urban areas.
In response to the high demand for smart street lighting systems, NLT has successfully researched and applied AI, IoT, GIS, and Cloud technologies to develop smart urban lighting systems with outstanding advantages such as:
- Easy maintenance, upgrades, and system integration for future development.
- Centralized management, monitoring, and control of the entire lighting system by connecting lighting control cabinets to the control center.
- Fully automated system operation and easy control via website and mobile app.
- Integration of smart sensors to monitor weather conditions and adjust lighting accordingly.
If you wish to invest in constructing, installing, or upgrading to a smart urban lighting system, please contact Nam Long Technology Investment Group (NLT Group) for detailed consultation. We are committed to accompanying customers in building modern, smart, and sustainable lighting projects.
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