In light of rapid urbanisation and far-reaching social and technological change, city authorities face a complex challenge – how to create a safe, attractive and sustainable urban environment at a time of severe budget and resource constraints. One of the consequences of this is that municipalities need to derive maximum value from their lighting infrastructure, with features that used to be nice-to-have fast becoming must-haves.
As outdoor lighting goes digital, LED light sources, luminaires, lighting controls, sensors and software are being combined in integrated, intelligent solutions that adapt to the ebb and flow of urban activity. Harnessing the digital potential of LED luminaire technology will allow city authorities not only to save energy and maintenance costs, but also to achieve their wider ambition of creating a vibrant, livable urban environment for all their citizens.
