Smart Street Light Control System Using IoT and SCADA for Enhanced Urban Management

The utility organization faces significant issues including excessive energy consumption due to uncontrolled streetlight operation, delayed maintenance and repair responses leading to public safety concerns, and the absence of a reliable monitoring system to accurately assess energy usage. These challenges result in increased operational costs, reduced service quality, and decreased customer satisfaction.

A regional public utility company responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity seeking to modernize street lighting management.

• Reduce energy consumption and operational costs by enabling remote control and scheduling of streetlights.
• Minimize downtime and maintenance delays for streetlight repairs through real-time status monitoring.
• Enhance public safety and service reliability by quickly identifying and addressing malfunctioning streetlights.
• Establish a secure, scalable IoT platform integrated with existing SCADA systems for centralized management.
• Achieve measurable operational efficiencies, aiming for a 10% reduction in energy use within the first month of deployment and decreasing average downtime from 9 days to 2 days.

• IoT-enabled street light controllers utilizing advanced, maintenance-free hardware components.
• Real-time status reporting to a centralized SCADA system for ongoing monitoring.
• Remote operation capabilities including turning lights on/off, scheduling lighting times, and manual intervention.
• Secure user authentication via password protection to restrict access.
• Web and mobile applications enabling remote management and system oversight.
• Integration with existing monitoring infrastructure to provide comprehensive control and data analysis.

• SCADA systems for centralized monitoring and control
• Mobile and web applications for user interface and management
• Sensor data collection modules for real-time operation status
• Existing energy management and billing systems (if applicable)

• System to support at least 20,000 street light controllers in deployment
• Ensure energy savings of at least 10% within the first month of operation
• Reduce streetlight downtime to an average of 2 days from 9 days
• System security through password protection and secure communication protocols
• High availability and fault tolerance to ensure continuous operation

The implementation of a scalable IoT-based street light management system is expected to significantly reduce energy consumption and operational costs by approximately 10% in the initial phase. Additionally, it will enable rapid response to maintenance issues, decreasing downtime from an average of 9 days to around 2 days. These improvements will enhance public safety, increase customer satisfaction, and provide the utility with a more efficient and reliable urban lighting infrastructure.