Greek market
Smart urban lighting in Birstonas
Birstonas runs adaptive street lighting from Lusety on LIGHTWAVE and LIGHTWAVE-LTE luminaire controllers, LUMAWISE Motion sensors and the HORIZON platform, and consumes 67% less energy than the fixed-schedule system it replaced.
Smart urban lighting in Birstonas demonstrates how adaptive, data-driven illumination can:
- Enhance safety
- Reduce energy use
- And support sustainable urban living.
Location:
Birstonas, Lithuania
Hardware:
- LIGHTWAVE luminaire controllers
- LIGHTWAVE-LTE luminaire controllers
- LUMAWISE Motion sensors
Software:
Urban lighting management platform HORIZON
The challenge
Birstonas is a spa town whose streetlights ran at constant brightness on a fixed schedule regardless of foot traffic, which wasted energy and disturbed the quiet night atmosphere the town depends on.
Birstonas, a picturesque spa town, sought to enhance its infrastructure with a lighting system that could:
- Improve safety
- Reduce energy use
- Fit seamlessly into the town’s commitment to sustainability.
The existing system used fixed schedules that kept the streetlights on at a constant brightness, regardless of actual foot traffic or activity. This static lighting resulted in wasted energy, unnecessary strain on the infrastructure, and disrupted the town’s peaceful nighttime atmosphere.
The solution: smart urban lighting in Birstonas
The town installed motion sensors and luminaire controllers and integrated them into HORIZON, so luminaires dim during low activity and brighten when a pedestrian or cyclist is detected.
Birstonas embraced a smart urban lighting solution that incorporated motion sensors and luminaire controllers for a true dynamic, adaptive lighting.
The system was fully integrated into the urban lighting management platform HORIZON, providing the city with centralized, real-time management and monitoring.
The true adaptive lighting feature ensures that luminaires dim during periods of low activity, only brightening when motion is detected, whether from pedestrians or cyclists, creating a responsive and energy-efficient lighting network.
Results & benefits
Energy consumption fell 67%, and fewer on-site interventions together with less luminaire wear reduced maintenance costs by 30%.
Behavior-driven illumination
The lighting adjusts in real-time based on movement, reducing unnecessary energy consumption and ensuring sufficient brightness when needed.
Energy savings and sustainability: 67% less energy consumed
By dimming the lights when the area is unoccupied, the city reduces energy consumption by up to 80% and lowers CO₂ emissions, contributing to Birstonas’ green initiatives.
Minimal light pollution
The adaptive lighting system preserves the night sky and creates a more peaceful nighttime environment for residents and visitors alike.
One-tap control (centralized monitoring)
Thanks to the HORIZON platform, the city can now remotely monitor and control the entire lighting infrastructure, from performance, diagnostics, to scheduling.
Operational efficiency and cost savings
Reduced wear on luminaires and fewer on-site interventions result in a 30% decrease in maintenance costs, supporting long-term operational efficiency.
Looking ahead
Birstonas is continuing to build smarter, more sustainable spaces by integrating smart lighting solutions. This project showcases how adaptive lighting can improve both quality of life and operational performance, setting a precedent for other towns looking to balance modernization with environmental responsibility.