IoT and LED-Based Approach in Smart Street Lighting: A Review
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https://doi.org/10.64470/elene.2025.18Keywords:
Smart Street Lighting, LED-Based Systems, Internet of Things (IoT)Abstract
Traditional street lighting systems are inadequate in performing basic functions such as monitoring, control, and centralized management. The traditional lighting technologies used in these systems do not allow for the optimization of energy consumption and maintenance activities. A significant portion of the existing infrastructure is designed with older generation lamps and analog control units, which imposes major limitations in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability. However, rapid technological advances in recent years and increased industrial activity focused on smart lighting solutions have enabled the integration of sensor-based, communication-enabled, and remotely accessible Internet of Things (IoT) and LED-based systems into street lighting systems.
This study examines IoT and LED-based systems developed to increase energy efficiency and reduce operating costs in street lighting applications. The study describes current technological developments in IoT applications by bringing together smart poles equipped with LED lamp technology, smart sensors, communication networks, and monitoring unit components. Furthermore, LED-based systems used in lighting systems are evaluated in comparison with traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) and mercury vapor (HPM) lamps. Technical parameters such as power consumption, light efficiency, color rendering index (CRI), and lifespan are analyzed. Furthermore, this study demonstrates the applicability of these systems in smart city infrastructures in line with Turkey's National Energy Efficiency Action Plan and contributes to future applications.
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