Smart Lighting Solutions/Lyon France Smart City Road Lighting Upgrade

Intelligent LED Street Lighting Retrofit Project for Urban Energy Efficiency and Smart City Development

Project Overview

Project Name: Lyon France Smart City Road Lighting Upgrade Project
Location: Lyon, France
Application: Municipal Road Lighting Modernization
Project Type: Smart LED Street Lighting Retrofit Solution
Installed Quantity: 1,200 Sets
Lighting Power: 120W LED Street Lights
Energy Saving Improvement: Up to 30%
Control System: Microwave Motion Sensor + Light Control + Timer Control
Certification: CE / RoHS
Warranty: 2 Years

Solution Provider: LIKELITE Smart Lighting Solutions


Transforming Lyon Urban Roads with Smart, Efficient and Sustainable Lighting

Lyon, France is continuously developing its smart city infrastructure with a focus on energy efficiency, sustainable urban management, and improved public safety.

To support this transformation, the municipality implemented a smart road lighting upgrade project replacing traditional street lighting systems with high-efficiency LED Street Lights integrated with intelligent control technologies.

The project deployed 1,200 units of 120W smart LED street lighting systems, combining:

  • High-efficiency PHILIPS SMD3030 LED technology
  • Microwave motion detection
  • Automatic light control
  • Timer-based operation management
  • Professional lighting engineering design
  • DIALux Evo simulation and optimization

The upgraded lighting system achieved approximately 30% energy saving improvement, while improving illumination quality, operational flexibility, and long-term maintenance efficiency.


Project Background

Modernizing Municipal Lighting Infrastructure in Lyon

Many European cities are facing similar challenges:

  • Aging street lighting infrastructure
  • Increasing electricity costs
  • Higher carbon reduction requirements
  • Need for intelligent city management
  • Demand for safer nighttime environments

Traditional lighting systems usually operate at fixed power levels throughout the night, resulting in unnecessary energy consumption during periods of low traffic.

For Lyon’s urban road network, the objective was not only to replace outdated lamps but also to establish a smarter lighting management system.

The project required:

✔ Higher lighting efficiency
✔ Lower operating costs
✔ Intelligent brightness adjustment
✔ Reliable performance under European climate conditions
✔ Compliance with European safety standards


Project Challenges

Existing Road Lighting Problems

Before the upgrade, the road lighting system faced several limitations:

1. High Energy Consumption

Traditional lighting operated continuously at full output regardless of road usage conditions.

This created unnecessary electricity consumption during low-traffic periods.


2. Limited Lighting Management Capability

The existing system lacked:

  • Real-time environmental response
  • Motion-based adjustment
  • Automatic scheduling
  • Intelligent operation control

3. Maintenance Pressure

Municipal lighting networks require:

  • Long service life
  • Stable operation
  • Reduced replacement frequency
  • Lower maintenance costs

Smart Lighting Solution Architecture

120W Intelligent LED Street Lighting System

The LIKELITE smart lighting solution combines efficient LED technology with intelligent control strategies.

System Components

ComponentSolution
LED Light SourcePHILIPS SMD3030 LED
Lighting Power120W
Efficiency120 lm/W
Control SystemMicrowave Motion Sensor + Light Control + Timer Control
Input VoltageAC85-265V
Protection RatingIP65
Working Temperature-20℃ ~ +45℃
Lifetime50,000 Hours

Intelligent Control System

Microwave Motion Sensor + Light Control + Timer Control

The upgraded lighting system introduces adaptive lighting management.

Microwave Motion Sensor

The sensor detects:

  • Vehicle movement
  • Pedestrian activity
  • Road usage changes

When activity is detected, lighting output automatically adjusts according to real-time demand.

Benefits:

  • Reduced unnecessary power consumption
  • Improved nighttime safety
  • Smarter urban operation

Light Control System

Automatic brightness adjustment based on environmental conditions.

The system can respond to:

  • Natural daylight changes
  • Seasonal variations
  • Weather conditions

This ensures optimized lighting operation throughout the year.


Timer Control

Programmable lighting schedules allow municipalities to define:

  • Switching times
  • Dimming periods
  • Night operation modes

This improves energy management and operational planning.


Product Specification

Smart LED Street Light Technical Data

ParameterSpecification
BrandLIKELITE
Model TypeSmart LED Street Lighting
Power120W
LED SourcePHILIPS SMD3030
Input VoltageAC85-265V
Luminous Efficiency120 lm/W
Color Temperature5000K ±300K
Color Rendering IndexRa≥80
Lamp Body MaterialAluminum Alloy
Protection RatingIP65
Lifetime50,000 Hours
CertificationCE / RoHS
Power SupplyAC
Operating Temperature-20℃ ~45℃
Warranty2 Years

Professional Lighting Engineering Services

Complete Road Lighting Design and Implementation Capability

LIKELITE provides complete smart lighting engineering services from concept design to installation.

Engineering Services Include:

Lighting Design

  • Road illumination analysis
  • Lighting distribution optimization
  • Uniformity improvement
  • Energy efficiency evaluation

Simulation & Calculation

Professional lighting simulation support:

  • DIALux Evo Layout
  • LitePro DLX Layout
  • AGi32 Calculation
  • AutoCAD Lighting Design

Engineering Design & Lighting Simulation

DIALux EVO Lighting Calculation


Onsite Engineering Support

Project services include:

✔ Onsite measurement
✔ Existing lighting evaluation
✔ Installation planning
✔ Circuitry design
✔ Project implementation support


Project Installation Process

From Assessment to Smart Lighting Operation

Step 1 — Onsite Lighting Assessment

Engineers evaluate:

  • Existing poles
  • Road conditions
  • Lighting requirements
  • Electrical infrastructure

Step 2 — Lighting Simulation Design

Using professional software:

  • Road illumination calculation
  • Beam angle optimization
  • Lighting spacing analysis

Step 3 — Equipment Installation

Installation includes:

  • LED street light replacement
  • Smart sensor integration
  • Electrical connection
  • System testing

Step 4 — Commissioning & Optimization

Final testing:

  • Lighting performance verification
  • Control system calibration
  • Energy consumption evaluation

Before & After Project Performance

Traditional Lighting System vs Smart LED Upgrade

ItemBefore UpgradeAfter Upgrade
Lighting TechnologyTraditional LightingSmart LED Lighting
Control MethodFixed OperationIntelligent Control
Energy UsageHigh ConsumptionReduced Consumption
Lighting AdjustmentManualAutomatic
Maintenance DemandHigherLower
Management CapabilityLimitedSmart Management

Before & After Comparison

Energy Saving Performance

Achieving 30% Energy Efficiency Improvement

The combination of:

  • High-efficiency LED technology
  • Motion-based control
  • Automatic dimming
  • Scheduled operation

enabled the Lyon smart road lighting project to achieve approximately:

30% Energy Saving Improvement

Additional benefits:

  • Lower electricity expenditure
  • Reduced carbon emissions
  • Longer equipment lifespan
  • Improved municipal asset management

Project Data Sheet

Lyon France Smart City Lighting Upgrade

CategoryDetails
CountryFrance
CityLyon
ApplicationUrban Road Lighting
Project TypeSmart LED Retrofit
Quantity1,200 Sets
LED Power120W
Control TechnologyMicrowave Sensor + Light Control + Timer
Efficiency120 lm/W
LED BrandPHILIPS SMD3030
CertificationCE / RoHS
ProtectionIP65
Lifetime50,000 Hours
Energy Saving30% Improvement
Warranty2 Years

Why Municipal Projects Choose LIKELITE Smart Lighting Solutions

1. Engineering-Based Lighting Approach

LIKELITE does not only provide LED products.

The company supports complete lighting solutions:

  • Lighting analysis
  • Simulation
  • Design
  • Installation guidance
  • Project optimization

2. European Market Compliance

Products are designed according to international requirements:

  • CE certification
  • RoHS compliance
  • Outdoor IP65 protection

3. Complete Smart City Compatibility

LIKELITE lighting solutions support future smart city development through:

  • Intelligent sensing
  • Automated control
  • Energy optimization

4. Long-Term Municipal Value

For cities and infrastructure operators, smart lighting delivers:

  • Lower lifecycle costs
  • Better public safety
  • Sustainable urban development

Smart Applications

The Lyon project solution can be applied to:

  • Municipal roads
  • Urban streets
  • Residential communities
  • Industrial parks
  • Public infrastructure
  • Smart city lighting networks

FAQ — Smart Lighting Solutions for Urban Road Projects

1. What type of lighting solution was used in the Lyon smart city project?

The project used 120W smart LED Street Lights equipped with microwave motion sensors, automatic light control, and timer control systems.


2. How much energy saving can smart LED street lighting achieve?

For this Lyon road lighting upgrade project, the energy efficiency improvement reached approximately 30%.

Actual savings depend on operation schedules, traffic conditions, and existing lighting systems.


3. Why use PHILIPS SMD3030 LED chips?

PHILIPS SMD3030 LED technology provides:

  • High efficiency
  • Stable brightness output
  • Long operational lifetime
  • Reliable outdoor performance

4. Are these LED street lights suitable for European climates?

Yes.

The lights support working temperatures from -20℃ to 45℃ and feature IP65 outdoor protection.


5. What smart control systems are included?

The system includes:

  • Microwave motion sensor
  • Light sensing control
  • Timer scheduling control

6. Can LIKELITE provide lighting simulation before installation?

Yes.

LIKELITE provides:

  • DIALux Evo calculations
  • LitePro DLX layouts
  • AGi32 simulations
  • AutoCAD lighting drawings

7. What certification does the product have?

The product complies with:

  • CE certification
  • RoHS requirements

8. What is the expected lifetime of the LED street lights?

The LED system provides an estimated lifetime of approximately 50,000 hours.


9. Does LIKELITE support complete project installation?

Yes.

Services include:

  • Site measurement
  • Lighting design
  • Engineering support
  • Installation assistance

10. What applications are suitable for this smart lighting solution?

Suitable applications include:

  • Smart cities
  • Municipal roads
  • Highways
  • Residential streets
  • Industrial zones

11. Can the lighting system reduce municipal operating costs?

Yes.

Lower energy consumption and reduced maintenance frequency help decrease long-term operating expenses.


12. Can this solution be customized for other cities?

Yes.

LIKELITE can customize:

  • Lighting power
  • Pole spacing
  • Control strategy
  • Simulation design

according to different urban environments.