Overview:
Urban infrastructure is evolving to meet the needs of modern cities. One of the most overlooked yet energy-consuming systems is street lighting. Traditional systems operate on rigid schedules, consume excessive power, and are costly to maintain. IOTnarad addresses these inefficiencies by enabling intelligent, connected lighting solutions that adapt to real-world conditions and citizen needs.
Problem Statement:
In many cities:
- Street lights operate on fixed timers, staying on even when unnecessary.
- There is no automated fault detection—issues are reported only after citizen complaints.
- Municipalities lack remote control over lighting schedules and intensity.
- Power consumption is high, and data for optimization is non-existent.
Challenges Created:
- Energy Waste: Lights remain on during low-traffic periods, inflating energy bills.
- Faulty Infrastructure: Broken lights can take days to repair.
- Labor Intensive Maintenance: Regular manual inspections are required.
- Lack of Agility: Cities cannot respond quickly to lighting faults or changes in demand.
- Operational Inefficiency: There is no system to monitor, report, or optimize power usage.
Our Solution:
IOTnarad integrates smart nodes on each street light:
- A WiFi mesh network is established, with a master node using GSM for central communication.
- Enables remote ON/OFF, dimming based on time of day or traffic patterns, and even location-specific lighting strategies.
- Fault detection modules identify broken lights and notify the operations team immediately.
- Provides comprehensive energy analytics, allowing cities to plan budgets and reduce costs.
Key Features:
- Smart automation of lighting
- Real-time fault alerts
- Energy usage dashboards
- Integration with smart city platforms
Impact:
- Up to 40% reduction in energy usage.
- Reduced manual labor through automated diagnostics.
- Enhanced public safety with reliable lighting.
- Faster response times to infrastructure issues.
Scalable system, adaptable to city-wide implementation.
