Smart Lighting Solution for Urban Road Infrastructure
Urban road lighting is increasingly moving from fixed-output operation toward more controlled lighting systems that respond to traffic activity, ambient conditions and scheduled operating requirements.
LIKELITE Smart Lighting Solutions combine LED Street Lights with intelligent control functions, lighting engineering and project implementation support for municipal roads, urban streets and public infrastructure.
A representative application is the Kuwait City Urban Road Smart Lighting Upgrade, where 5,000 sets of 100W LED Street Lights were specified with Microwave Motion Sensor, Light Control and Timer Control.
The application achieved an estimated 25% improvement in energy efficiency while maintaining an IP66 outdoor lighting configuration suitable for demanding road environments.
| Solution Parameter | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Application | Smart Urban Road Lighting |
| Reference Application | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Product | LED Street Lights |
| Rated Power | 100W |
| Quantity | 5,000 sets |
| Certification | KUCAS / EER |
| Energy Efficiency Improvement | Up to 25% |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Control System | Microwave Motion Sensor + Light Control + Timer Control |
| LED Source | Lumileds SMD2835 |
| Lamp Luminous Efficiency | 150 lm/W |
| Input Voltage | AC 220–240V |
| Protection | IP66 |
| Surge Protection | 10KV |
| Voltage Resistance | 1.5KV |
| CCT | 5000K ±300K |
| CRI | Ra 80 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +55°C |
| Lifespan | 30,000 hours |
| Brand | LIKELITE |
| Origin | Guangdong, China |
What Makes a Smart Road Lighting System
A smart road lighting system is not simply an LED street light with a sensor added to it.
The system needs to coordinate:
LED Lighting + Sensing + Ambient Light Detection + Scheduling + Electrical Infrastructure + Lighting Design
The objective is to provide the required road lighting when it is needed while reducing unnecessary operating time or output where the project control strategy allows.
LIKELITE's smart lighting configuration can combine three primary control functions:
Microwave Motion Sensor
Light Control
Timer Control
These functions can be configured individually or integrated according to the project requirements.
Microwave Motion Sensor Control
Microwave motion sensing allows the lighting system to respond to detected movement.
For urban road applications, this function can support adaptive lighting strategies where lighting levels or operating states need to respond to road activity.
Potential applications include:
Low-traffic periods
Residential roads
Secondary urban roads
Public access roads
Industrial access roads
Municipal infrastructure roads
The actual sensor configuration and response logic should be determined according to road classification, traffic patterns, safety requirements and the selected control architecture.
Ambient Light Control
Light control provides a second layer of operating management.
The system can use ambient light conditions to determine when road lighting should operate, helping avoid unnecessary lighting during periods when sufficient natural light is available.
This is particularly relevant to municipal road lighting where operating hours can vary throughout the year.
The control strategy can be coordinated with:
Sunrise and sunset conditions
Seasonal changes
Local operating schedules
Road usage
Municipal lighting policies
Timer Control
Timer control provides scheduled operation of the road lighting system.
It can be used to establish predefined operating periods and coordinate lighting operation with municipal requirements.
Timer control can be useful for:
Evening operation
Late-night operation
Low-traffic periods
Scheduled dimming
Seasonal operating schedules
Municipal energy-management programs
The timer strategy should be configured according to the project's operating requirements rather than using a universal schedule.
Smart Lighting Control Architecture
A practical smart road lighting system can be structured around four layers:
Layer 1 — LED Lighting
High-efficiency LED Street Lights provide the primary illumination.
Layer 2 — Detection
Microwave motion sensing provides information about movement and activity.
Layer 3 — Environmental and Time Control
Light sensors and timer functions establish when and how the lighting system should operate.
Layer 4 — Project Engineering
Lighting calculations, electrical design, site measurement and installation ensure that the physical system corresponds with the approved design.
This structure allows the lighting system to be designed as an engineering application rather than treating smart control as an isolated accessory.
100W LED Street Light Configuration
The reference smart lighting application uses 100W LED Street Lights with Lumileds SMD2835 LED technology.
The specified configuration provides:
Lamp luminous efficiency: 150 lm/W
Input voltage: AC 220–240V
IP66 protection
10KV surge protection
1.5KV voltage resistance
CCT: 5000K ±300K
CRI: Ra 80
Aluminum alloy lamp body
Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
Rated lifespan: 30,000 hours
The configuration is intended for outdoor urban roadway environments where high efficiency and environmental protection are important.
Lighting Engineering and Design
Smart controls cannot compensate for an unsuitable lighting layout.
The lighting system therefore starts with the roadway application itself.
LIKELITE provides project engineering services including:
Lighting and circuitry design
Onsite metering
DIALux Evo layout
LitePro DLX layout
AutoCAD layout
AGi32 layout
Project installation
Lighting design can evaluate:
Road width
Number of lanes
Pole height
Pole spacing
Luminaire mounting angle
Road surface
Lighting distribution
Required illuminance
Uniformity
Control zones
The smart control strategy should then be integrated with the lighting design.
DIALux Evo for Smart Road Lighting
DIALux Evo can be used to evaluate the proposed roadway lighting arrangement before installation.
The calculation can help determine whether the selected 100W LED Street Lights provide appropriate lighting distribution for the intended road configuration.
Typical project inputs include:
Road geometry
Pole positions
Mounting height
Luminaire spacing
Light distribution
Road surface
Lighting class
Illuminance
Uniformity
The resulting layout provides a technical basis for product quantity and positioning before project installation.
Energy Efficiency Strategy
The reference Kuwait City application achieved an estimated 25% improvement in energy efficiency.
Energy performance can be influenced by several factors:
LED luminous efficiency
Correct luminaire power selection
Motion-based lighting operation
Ambient light control
Scheduled operation
Reduction of unnecessary lighting hours
The actual energy-saving result depends on the existing lighting system, operating hours, traffic conditions, control settings and local electricity consumption.
For municipal projects, LIKELITE recommends verifying energy performance using actual operating data where available.
Kuwait City Application
The Kuwait City urban road application provides a practical reference for applying the smart lighting configuration to a large municipal roadway program.
The reference project involves:
5,000 sets × 100W LED Street Lights
with:
KUCAS / EER
and:
Microwave Motion Sensor + Light Control + Timer Control
The application indicates an estimated 25% improvement in energy efficiency.
This reference configuration can be adapted to other urban roadway projects according to local road conditions, certification requirements and control strategies.
Outdoor Protection for Harsh Environments
Urban road lighting in hot climates requires attention to operating temperature and electrical protection.
The reference configuration provides:
IP66
10KV surge protection
1.5KV voltage resistance
-20°C to +55°C operating temperature
Aluminum alloy lamp body
30,000-hour rated lifespan
The +55°C upper operating temperature specification is particularly relevant when evaluating outdoor lighting applications in hot climates.
Final thermal and electrical suitability should always be evaluated against the actual installation environment.
Smart Lighting Implementation Process
A typical LIKELITE smart lighting implementation can follow:
01 — Project Information
Review road drawings, site information, existing lighting and local requirements.
02 — Site Measurement
Collect roadway dimensions, pole positions, mounting heights and existing electrical information.
03 — Lighting Design
Develop DIALux Evo, LitePro DLX, AutoCAD or AGi32 layouts as required.
04 — Control Strategy
Define motion detection, light-control and timer-control requirements.
05 — Product Configuration
Confirm LED power, optical distribution, protection and control compatibility.
06 — Technical Approval
Provide product specifications, lighting calculations and relevant certification documentation.
07 — Production & Delivery
Coordinate product manufacturing, inspection, packaging and shipment.
08 — Installation
Support project installation according to the approved lighting design.
Smart Lighting Applications
LIKELITE smart lighting solutions can be configured for:
Municipal roads
Urban streets
Residential roads
Industrial access roads
Public infrastructure
Parking areas
Secondary roads
City entrances
Roadway renovation projects
Energy-efficiency upgrade programs
The control strategy should be selected according to traffic conditions, road classification, operating requirements and applicable local regulations.
Certification and Project Compliance
For international smart lighting projects, certification requirements vary by market.
The Kuwait City reference application specifies:
KUCAS / EER
For other markets, the required certification may differ.
LIKELITE can coordinate product documentation according to the project destination and applicable procurement requirements.
Certification should be confirmed before production based on the final project specification.
Project Engineering Support
Smart lighting requires coordination between product, electrical infrastructure, controls and installation.
LIKELITE can support international project teams with:
Product selection
Lighting calculations
Electrical design
Site measurement
Control configuration
Technical documentation
Installation support
Project coordination
This enables EPC contractors, engineering companies and municipal procurement teams to work from a coordinated technical package rather than separate product and control specifications.
Smart Lighting Solution for EPC and Municipal Buyers
The solution is designed for project buyers who require more than individual LED street lights.
Typical users include:
EPC contractors
Municipal procurement teams
Engineering companies
Infrastructure contractors
Lighting brands
Bulk project buyers
Urban development projects
The project approach allows the lighting product, engineering design and intelligent control requirements to be evaluated as one system.
Request a Smart Lighting Assessment
For a smart road lighting project, customers can provide:
Road drawings
Project location
Existing lighting information
Pole height
Pole spacing
Traffic information
Required lighting level
Estimated quantity
Control requirements
Local certification requirements
LIKELITE can review the project information and prepare a suitable LED Street Light and smart control configuration.
Smart Lighting Solutions — FAQ
1. What is a smart road lighting solution?
A smart road lighting solution combines LED roadway lighting with sensing, ambient light control, scheduled operation and project engineering to manage lighting according to actual operating conditions.
2. What smart controls can LIKELITE provide?
The reference configuration includes Microwave Motion Sensor, Light Control and Timer Control.
3. What LED street light is used in the Kuwait City reference application?
The reference configuration uses 100W LED Street Lights with Lumileds SMD2835 LED technology.
4. How many LED Street Lights are included in the reference application?
The Kuwait City reference application involves 5,000 sets.
5. What energy-efficiency improvement is indicated?
The reference application indicates an estimated 25% improvement in energy efficiency.
6. What is the luminous efficiency of the LED Street Light?
The specified lamp luminous efficiency is 150 lm/W.
7. What protection rating does the smart street light have?
The reference LED Street Light is configured with IP66 protection.
8. What surge protection is provided?
The specified configuration includes 10KV surge protection and 1.5KV voltage resistance.
9. Is the system suitable for hot climates?
The specified operating temperature is -20°C to +55°C. Final suitability should be evaluated against the actual installation environment.
10. Can LIKELITE provide DIALux lighting calculations?
Yes. LIKELITE can provide DIALux Evo layouts as well as LitePro DLX, AutoCAD and AGi32 layouts according to project requirements.
11. What certification is required for the Kuwait application?
The reference application specifies KUCAS and EER requirements.
12. Can smart lighting controls be customized?
Yes. Motion sensing, light control and timer functions can be configured according to project requirements and control architecture.
13. Can LIKELITE support large municipal lighting projects?
Yes. The reference application involves 5,000 sets, and LIKELITE can provide product, lighting engineering and installation support for international project requirements.
14. What is the warranty period?
The reference configuration includes a 2-year warranty.
15. Can LIKELITE develop smart lighting solutions for markets outside Kuwait?
Yes. The product, control configuration, certification documentation and engineering design can be adapted according to the destination market and project requirements.
