Johannesburg, South Africa Smart Urban Road Lighting Upgrade Project

120W LED Street Lights | 5,000 Sets | Intelligent Control System | 20% Energy Saving Improvement

LIKELITE completed a smart urban road lighting upgrade project in Johannesburg, South Africa, supplying intelligent LED Street Lights for municipal roadway improvement.

The project focused on upgrading traditional roadway lighting infrastructure into a more efficient and controllable LED lighting system.

The supplied project configuration included:

• 5,000 sets LED Street Lights

• 120W LED Street Lights

• Microwave Motion Sensor

• Light Control

• Timer Control

• NRCS LOA / EMC Certification

• 2-Year Warranty

The project achieved:

20% Energy Saving Improvement

through high-efficiency LED technology combined with intelligent lighting control.

Project Overview

Project Background

Urban Road Lighting Modernization

Johannesburg required an improvement of its existing urban road lighting system.

The main project objectives included:

• Improving roadway lighting efficiency

• Reducing electricity consumption

• Upgrading traditional lighting infrastructure

• Introducing intelligent lighting control

• Improving long-term operational management

• Reducing maintenance requirements

LIKELITE provided LED Street Lights combined with smart control functions to support the municipal roadway upgrade.

Project Challenge

Before the upgrade, traditional roadway lighting systems commonly faced challenges including:

High Energy Consumption

Conventional lighting systems require continuous operation during nighttime hours, resulting in unnecessary energy usage.

Limited Lighting Management

Traditional systems often have limited flexibility for:

• Lighting schedules

• Brightness adjustment

• Energy optimization

Maintenance Requirements

Older lighting systems require frequent maintenance due to:

• Shorter lamp lifespan

• Higher replacement frequency

• Lower operational efficiency

Project Solution

Intelligent LED Street Lighting Upgrade

LIKELITE supplied:

120W LED Street Lights

with integrated intelligent control capability.

The project solution included:

High Efficiency LED Technology

Using:

Lumileds SMD3030 LED

with:

130 lm/W luminous efficiency

to improve lighting performance.

Intelligent Control System

The project integrated:

Microwave Motion Sensor

Providing intelligent response based on movement conditions.

Applications:

• Road sections

• Pedestrian areas

• Urban streets

Light Control

Automatic lighting management according to environmental brightness.

Functions:

• Day/night detection

• Automatic operation

• Energy optimization

Timer Control

Customized operation schedules for:

• Peak hours

• Low traffic periods

• Night operation

Product Specification

LED Street Lights

Project Product Configuration

Engineering Service

LIKELITE provided complete engineering support for the project.

The service included:

Lighting & Circuitry Design

Professional lighting and electrical design according to roadway requirements.

Onsite Metering

Field measurement support including:

• Existing lighting conditions

• Road environment

• Installation requirements

DIALux Evo Layout

Lighting simulation and calculation:

• Road illumination analysis

• Lighting distribution

• Uniformity evaluation

Litepro DLX Layout

Additional photometric calculation support.

AutoCAD Layout

Engineering drawings:

• Pole arrangement

• Installation layout

• Electrical connection

AGi32 Layout

Professional lighting calculation for roadway applications.

Project Installation Support

Technical support during:

• Product installation

• Lighting adjustment

• Project implementation

Project Implementation Process

01 — Site Assessment

LIKELITE evaluated:

• Existing lighting system

• Road conditions

• Electrical requirements

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02 — Lighting Design

Engineering team completed:

• Lighting calculation

• Product selection

• Layout planning

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03 — Product Supply

Delivered:

5,000 sets LED Street Lights

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04 — Installation Support

Provided technical support for project installation.

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05 — Smart Lighting Operation

The completed system operates with:

• Motion sensing

• Light control

• Timer control

Project Result

20% Energy Saving Improvement

The Johannesburg smart lighting project achieved:

20% Energy Saving Improvement

The improvement was achieved through:

• LED high efficiency

• Intelligent operation control

• Optimized lighting management

The actual energy performance depends on:

• Previous lighting system

• Operating hours

• Control strategy

• Road environment

Outdoor Reliability

IP66 Protection

The project LED Street Lights were designed for outdoor municipal applications.

Protection features:

• IP66 waterproof structure

• Aluminum alloy housing

• Outdoor operating capability

Electrical Performance

Project configuration:

10KV Surge Protection

Supporting protection against outdoor electrical disturbances.

1.5KV Voltage Resistance

Supporting stable electrical operation.

Certification & Warranty

The project supplied products included:

Certification

• NRCS LOA

• EMC

Warranty

• 2 Years

Project Value

The Johannesburg project demonstrates LIKELITE's capability in:

Large Scale Supply

5,000 sets LED Street Lights.

Smart Control Integration

Microwave sensor + Light control + Timer control.

Engineering Support

Complete lighting design and calculation service.

Municipal Application Experience

Supporting smart city and urban infrastructure upgrades.

Before & After Comparison

DIALux EVO Lighting Simulation Verification

Project Technical Summary

Smart Lighting Project FAQ

1. Where was this smart lighting project completed?

The project was completed in Johannesburg, South Africa.

2. What type of project was this?

It was a smart urban road lighting upgrade project.

3. How many LED Street Lights were supplied?

The project supplied 5,000 sets.

4. What wattage was used?

The project used 120W LED Street Lights.

5. What intelligent control systems were included?

The project included:

• Microwave motion sensor

• Light control

• Timer control

6. What energy saving improvement was achieved?

The project achieved 20% energy saving improvement.

7. What LED chips were used?

Lumileds SMD3030 LED.

8. What is the luminous efficiency?

130 lm/W.

9. What is the protection rating?

IP66.

10. What is the operating temperature range?

-20°C to 55°C.

11. What certifications were included?

NRCS LOA and EMC.

12. What engineering services did LIKELITE provide?

Including:

Lighting Design, Onsite Metering, DIALux Evo, Litepro DLX, AutoCAD, AGi32 and Installation Support.

13. What warranty was provided?

2 years.

14. Can LIKELITE supply similar smart lighting projects?

Yes.

LIKELITE supports municipal, EPC and infrastructure lighting projects.

15. Can the smart lighting system be customized?

Yes.

Control systems and lighting configurations can be customized according to project requirements.

Request Similar Smart Lighting Project

For smart city and municipal lighting upgrades, contact LIKELITE with:

• Road information

• Existing lighting data

• Quantity requirement

• Control requirements

LIKELITE provides:

Lighting Design → Product Supply → Smart Control Integration → Project Support

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