Smart street lighting for municipal infrastructures

Joniskis municipality has implemented a smart street lighting ecosystem that improved both public safety and operational efficiency. This recent installation demonstrates the municipality’s commitment to modern infrastructure and sustainable urban development.

 

Location:

Joniskis, Lithuania

 

Hardware:

 

Software:

Urban lighting management platform HORIZON

 

The challenge

Joniškis municipality, like many communities across Lithuania, recognized the need to modernize aging public lighting infrastructure. The existing street lighting system presented several operational and financial challenges:

  • High energy consumption from traditional fixed-schedule lighting systems
  • Limited visibility into system performance and energy usage
  • Manual control requirements and inability to respond to real-time conditions
  • Growing municipal pressure to reduce operational expenses
  • Lack of flexibility to optimize lighting based on actual usage patterns
  • No systematic approach to maintenance

The municipality understood that continuing with outdated technology would mean missed opportunities for cost savings, improved service quality, and environmental responsibility. A forward-thinking approach was needed to position Joniskis among Lithuania’s municipalities embracing smart infrastructure.

 

The solution: a comprehensive smart street lighting ecosystem

Joniskis municipality partnered with Lusety to deploy a complete smart street lighting infrastructure:

  • Individual luminaire controllers for precise management and monitoring of each light fixture
  • Motion sensors strategically positioned to detect pedestrian and vehicle activity in real-time
  • Adaptive lighting technology that automatically adjusts illumination levels based on detected movement and time of day
  • HORIZON urban management platform for centralized oversight, remote control, and comprehensive analytics

This intelligent infrastructure has created a responsive lighting environment that, from now on, adapts to actual conditions rather than relying on rigid schedules.

 

Results & benefits

Motion-responsive adaptive lighting

The ecosystem automatically brightens when pedestrians or vehicles are detected, ensuring optimal visibility and safety during active periods. During quiet times, lights dim to energy-saving baseline levels while maintaining orientation lighting.

Significant energy savings: 67% less electricity consumed

The used adaptive lighting feature has delivered substantial reductions in electricity consumption.

Remote centralized management

Through HORIZON, municipal staff can now monitor the entire lighting network in real-time, adjust settings remotely, and respond immediately to changing conditions, all without costly on-site visits.

Data-driven optimization

The system continuously collects data on energy consumption and operational status, enabling the municipality to refine lighting schedules and optimize performance over time.

Improved maintenance efficiency

Real-time monitoring provides immediate alerts about potential issues, thus facilitating proactive maintenance rather than reactive emergency repairs. This reduces downtime and extends luminaire lifespan.

Environmental responsibility

Reduced energy consumption directly translates to lower carbon emissions and minimized light pollution, demonstrating the municipality’s commitment to sustainability.

Scalable municipal infrastructure

The based-on-open-standards ecosystem’s architecture allows for easy expansion to additional areas as budget permits, creating a foundation for broader smart city initiatives.

 

Looking ahead

Joniskis municipality’s investment in smart street lighting technology positions the city among Lithuania’s forward-thinking municipalities embracing modern infrastructure. As the system accumulates operational data over time, the municipality will gain more and more valuable insights into actual energy savings, usage patterns, and optimization opportunities.

This implementation demonstrates that smart street lighting is a strategic investment that will deliver benefits for years to come. The combination of adaptive technology, remote management, and data analytics creates a platform for continuous improvement and cost optimization.