Project Overview
Chicago Smart City Lighting Retrofit Project
LIKELITE completed a municipal smart lighting upgrade project in Chicago, USA.
The project focused on replacing traditional roadway lighting fixtures with intelligent LED Street Lights to improve:
- Urban roadway visibility
- Energy efficiency
- Lighting management
- Infrastructure reliability
The upgraded system included:
2,000 Sets 120W LED Street Lights
with intelligent control functions:
- Microwave Motion Sensor
- Light Control System
- Timer Control System
Project achievement:
20% Energy Saving Improvement
Project Information
| Project Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Chicago Smart City Roadway Lighting Upgrade Project |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Project Type | Municipal Smart Lighting Retrofit |
| Application | Urban Roadway Lighting |
| Product | LED Street Lights |
| Quantity | 2,000 Sets |
| Power | 120W |
| Certification | ETL / DLC |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| Energy Saving | 20% |
| Control System | Motion Sensor + Light Control + Timer Control |
| Brand | LIKELITE |
| Manufacturing Location | Guangdong, China |
Project Background
Existing Roadway Lighting Challenges
Before the upgrade, the city roadway lighting system faced several operational challenges.
1. High Energy Consumption
Traditional roadway lighting systems caused:
- Higher electricity consumption
- Increased municipal operating costs
- Lower lighting efficiency
2. Lack of Intelligent Management
The existing lighting infrastructure had limited capability:
- No automatic adjustment
- No smart scheduling
- Limited energy optimization
3. Aging Lighting Infrastructure
The municipal system required:
- Better reliability
- Reduced maintenance frequency
- Longer service lifetime
Project Implementation
Phase 1 — Site Survey & Engineering Assessment
LIKELITE engineering team performed:
✓ Roadway measurement
✓ Existing lighting evaluation
✓ Electrical inspection
✓ Installation condition analysis
Phase 2 — Smart Lighting Design
The lighting system was engineered according to:
- Road classification
- Traffic environment
- Pole spacing
- Illumination requirements
Design services:
✓ DIALux Evo Layout
✓ LitePro DLX Layout
✓ AutoCAD Layout
✓ AGi32 Lighting Calculation
Phase 3 — Installation & Commissioning
Project execution included:
✓ Existing fixture replacement
✓ LED street light installation
✓ Smart control configuration
✓ Final lighting testing
Before & After Project
Before Upgrade
Existing Roadway Condition
Main issues:
- High power consumption
- Uneven illumination
- Limited control capability
- Higher maintenance requirements
Installation Activities
Included:
- Removing existing street lights
- Installing LED street lighting system
- Electrical connection testing
- Smart control commissioning
Completed Smart Lighting Performance
After upgrade:
✓ Improved roadway visibility
✓ 20% energy reduction
✓ Intelligent lighting management
✓ Reduced maintenance cost
✓ Enhanced urban safety
Before & After Comparison
Installed Product Specification
LIKELITE 120W Smart LED Street Light
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | LED Street Light |
| Brand | LIKELITE |
| Power | 120W |
| Input Voltage | AC277V |
| Frequency | 60Hz |
| LED Source | CREE SMD2835 LED |
| Luminous Efficiency | 110 lm/W |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Surge Protection | 10KV |
| Voltage Resistance | 1.5KV |
| CCT | 5000K±500K |
| CRI | Ra80 |
| Lamp Body Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Lifetime | 50,000 Hours |
| Working Temperature | -20℃~45℃ |
| Power Supply | AC |
| Certification | ETL / DLC |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
Smart Control System
Intelligent Roadway Lighting Management
The project integrated:
Microwave Motion Sensor
Functions:
- Detect vehicle and pedestrian activity
- Adjust lighting operation
- Reduce unnecessary energy usage
Benefits:
✓ Lower energy consumption
✓ Better lighting efficiency
Light Control System
Automatically manages lighting according to:
- Ambient brightness
- Daylight conditions
- Environmental changes
Timer Control System
Provides:
- Scheduled operation
- Automatic switching
- Municipal energy management
DIALux Evo Lighting Calculation Report
Roadway Lighting Simulation Verification
The engineering simulation verified:
- Road surface illumination
- Uniformity performance
- Lighting distribution
- Pole layout optimization
Lighting Calculation Results
| Calculation Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Average Illuminance (Eavg) | 25 Lux |
| Minimum Illuminance (Emin) | 15 Lux |
| Maximum Illuminance (Emax) | 40 Lux |
| Overall Uniformity (U0) | 0.60 |
| Longitudinal Uniformity (Ul) | 0.72 |
| Lighting Efficiency | 110 lm/W |
Project Results
20% Energy Saving Improvement
The project achieved energy reduction through:
LED Technology Upgrade
Replacing traditional fixtures with:
- CREE SMD2835 LED
- 110 lm/W efficiency
- 50,000-hour lifetime
Smart Management Upgrade
The intelligent system enables:
- Automatic lighting control
- Scheduled operation
- Energy optimization
Municipal Project Benefits
Improved Urban Infrastructure
Benefits:
✓ Safer nighttime roads
✓ Better visibility
✓ Modern smart city infrastructure
Reduced Operation Cost
Benefits:
✓ Lower electricity expenses
✓ Less maintenance requirement
✓ Longer lighting lifetime
Why Choose LIKELITE Smart Lighting Projects
LIKELITE provides smart lighting engineering solutions for:
✓ Smart Cities
✓ Municipal Roads
✓ Highways
✓ Urban Streets
✓ Public Infrastructure Projects
Engineering capability:
- Lighting simulation
- Smart control integration
- Customized LED manufacturing
- Project installation support
Smart Lighting Project FAQ
1. Where is this smart lighting project located?
The project is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
2. What type of project was completed?
A municipal smart city roadway lighting upgrade project.
3. How many LED street lights were installed?
2,000 sets LED Street Lights were installed.
4. What wattage products were used?
120W LED Street Lights were used.
5. How much energy saving was achieved?
The project achieved approximately 20% energy saving improvement.
6. Does the system support intelligent control?
Yes.
The system includes:
- Microwave motion sensor
- Light control
- Timer control
7. What certifications are available?
The products are ETL and DLC certified.
8. Does LIKELITE provide DIALux simulation?
Yes.
LIKELITE provides:
- DIALux Evo
- LitePro DLX
- AGi32
- AutoCAD lighting design
9. What is the warranty period?
The warranty period is 5 years.
10. Can LIKELITE support municipal smart lighting projects?
Yes.
LIKELITE provides smart lighting projects worldwide for municipalities and EPC contractors.
11. Can the smart lighting system be customized?
Yes.
Customization includes:
- Control system
- Power level
- Lighting layout
12. What engineering documents are available?
Available:
- DIALux report
- CAD drawings
- Product specifications
- Installation documents
