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Smart urban lighting in Kaunas
Kaunas fitted a busy cycling route with Lusety adaptive lighting on LIGHTWAVE and LIGHTWAVE-LTE luminaire controllers, LUMAWISE Motion sensors and the HORIZON platform, and cut the route’s electricity consumption by 69%.
Smart urban lighting in Kaunas demonstrates how adaptive, motion-responsive technology can reduce light pollution, save energy, and make cycling paths safer, more energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly.
Location:
Kaunas, Lithuania
Hardware:
- LIGHTWAVE luminaire controllers
- LIGHTWAVE-LTE luminaire controllers
- LUMAWISE Motion sensors
Software:
Urban lighting management platform HORIZON
The challenge
The cycling route was lit on a factory-set schedule at an energy-intensive brightness all night, which wasted electricity, added light pollution and shortened luminaire life.
A popular cycling zone in Kaunas was previously lit using a factory-set schedule. In other words, luminaires operated at an energy-intensive brightness throughout the night. While this ensured constant visibility, it led to excessive energy use, increased light pollution, and shortened luminaire lifespan.
City planners sought a smarter approach, one that could preserve safety for cyclists while reducing environmental and financial costs.
The solution: smart urban lighting in Kaunas
Kaunas installed LIGHTWAVE and LIGHTWAVE-LTE controllers with LUMAWISE Motion sensors along the route and integrated them into HORIZON, so the path stays heavily dimmed when empty and brightens instantly for cyclists and pedestrians.
Together with Kaunas, we implemented a smart lighting system featuring LIGHTWAVE and LIGHTWAVE-LTE luminaire controllers, along with LUMAWISE Motion sensors. We integrated these components into the urban lighting management platform HORIZON, which enabled remote, real-time control of the lighting infrastructure.
In addition, thanks to the true adaptive lighting technology, streetlights now:
- Remain heavily dimmed when the bike path is empty.
- Brighten instantly when cyclists and/or pedestrians are detected, ensuring safety without wasting energy.
Results & benefits
Electricity consumption and the associated CO2 emissions fell 69%, and operators receive real-time fault alerts through HORIZON before an outage is reported.
Motion-triggered lighting for cyclists
Lights brighten only when movement is detected, providing visibility precisely where it’s needed and only when it’s needed.
Energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction: 69% less energy consumed
The adaptive lighting feature drastically reduces electricity consumption, helping the city cut both energy costs and carbon emissions.
Minimized light pollution
The dynamic dimming approach preserves the nighttime environment, reducing glare and maintaining comfort for nearby residents and nature areas.
Remote control and diagnostics
With HORIZON, city operators can monitor performance, adjust lighting levels, and receive real-time fault alerts to prevent outages.
Looking ahead
By transforming the cycling zone into a responsive lighting environment, Kaunas is proving how smart infrastructure can improve the quality of life while reaching its environmental goals. This project offers a strong model for similar active mobility routes throughout the city.