From Smart to Intelligent: Why the 100M Streetlight Milestone is Just the Beginning

SmartCitiesWorld recently reported that the global installed base of smart streetlights is set to surpass 100 million by 2029. This milestone is a powerful signal that cities worldwide are embracing digital infrastructure to cut energy costs, reduce emissions, and modernise urban services.

But simply connecting lights to a central system is only half the story. True value emerges when those lights become intelligent.

At Felicity, we call this step forward Intelligent Dimming. Using our patented PowerAID™ platform, streetlights no longer rely on static dimming schedules. Instead, they respond dynamically to real-time conditions, brightening when pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles are present, and dimming when streets are quiet.

The results are compelling:

• 🌱 Energy savings of up over 40% without costly infrastructure upgrades

• 🛡️ Guaranteed compliance with road safety standards

• 🌌 Reduced light spill to protect biodiversity and support dark skies

• 💡 Increased public confidence in safer, better-lit streets

  
  

For cities, this means more than just efficiency gains. It’s about building infrastructure that pays for itself, frees budgets for other priorities, and directly contributes to climate goals and community wellbeing.

As the world celebrates 100 million smart streetlights, the next challenge is ensuring they aren’t just connected but intelligent. That’s where PowerAID™ comes in.

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