Connected lighting in Jonava

Connected lighting in Jonava highlights how the city is using smart infrastructure to:

  • Improve safety
  • Cut energy waste
  • Reduce maintenance costs in residential areas.

 

Location:

Jonava, Lithuania

 

Hardware:

 

Software:

Urban lighting management platform HORIZON

 

The challenge

A major residential zone in Jonava required a lighting upgrade to meet modern safety, energy, and maintenance expectations. Previously, static lighting provided continuous illumination throughout the night, regardless of actual foot or vehicle traffic. This lead to unnecessary energy use, light pollution, and maintenance strain.

The city sought a smarter, more responsive system that could:

  • Ensure safety
  • Increase efficiency
  • And reduce the long-term costs of public lighting.

 

The solution: connected lighting in Jonava

The municipality deployed a full smart urban lighting ecosystem. They equipped each luminaire with motion sensors and controllers, thus ensuring the local network remained accessible at all times, not just during active lighting hours.

All components were connected to the urban lighting management platform HORIZON, which enables centralized monitoring, real-time data access, and remote control. Such a setup allows light levels to adapt automatically to real-time activity, brightening when pedestrians or vehicles are present and dimming during periods of low or no traffic.

 

Results & benefits

  • Lighting adapted to real-life
    Lights respond to actual movement in the area, ensuring safety while reducing unnecessary brightness during quiet hours.
  • Energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction
    The adaptive system can reduce electricity consumption by up to 80%, helping the city lower both its energy bill and carbon emissions.
  • 24/7 network access
    With the cabinet and luminaire controllers, the lighting network remains fully accessible—even during daylight hours—allowing for round-the-clock oversight and data collection.
  • Fault alerts and predictive maintenance
    HORIZON sends instant notifications when faults occur, helping municipality crews resolve issues faster and avoid prolonged outages.
  • Lower maintenance costs
    Fewer site visits, smarter diagnostics, and reduced luminaire wear contribute to up to 30% savings in maintenance expenses.

 

Looking ahead

Jonava is now part of a smarter, safer, and more sustainable network of cities. By using real-time data and smart controls, the city is building a future-ready infrastructure that balances efficiency with quality of life for its residents.