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Adaptable Lighting

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Lighting that learns the city

Cities are dynamic—traffic changes, weather shifts, and conditions evolve throughout the night. Yet most street lighting still relies on fixed schedules, creating a gap between planned lighting and real-world conditions.

 

Traffic Adaptable Lighting and Weather Adaptable Lighting use real-time and predictive data on traffic flow and weather to inform lighting strategies—helping cities align lighting with actual conditions, optimise operations, and reduce energy use.

 

→ Are your streets lit for real-world conditions?

How adaptive lighting works

How it works

Adaptable lighting is powered by a rule-based system that uses real-time and predictive data inputs.

 

  • Data from traffic and weather sources is continuously analysed
  • Predefined rules determine appropriate lighting levels
  • Lighting profiles are automatically adjusted—enhancing existing dimming schedules

 

Example scenarios:

  • Increase light levels during higher traffic or challenging weather conditions
  • Dim lighting during low traffic and stable conditions

Work with your data - your way

Whether you rely on existing sensors or prefer external real-time data sources, adaptive lighting gives you full flexibility.

It doesn’t replace your current system—it enhances it, adding intelligent control on top of your existing schedules, events, and rules.

Why it matters for cities?

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Aligned with Real-World Conditions

Lighting strategies reflect how streets are actually used—rather than fixed assumptions.

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Energy Optimisation

 

Reduce unnecessary energy consumption by aligning lighting levels with demand.

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Operational Efficiency

Automated adjustments reduce the need for manual intervention.

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Future-Ready Infrastructure

Build on existing smart streetlighting systems and scale toward broader smart city capabilities.

Signify Interact solution

Powered by Signify Interact

Interact enables cities and communities to optimise street lighting through a powerful rule engine.

 

By integrating adaptable lighting:

  • Lighting levels are adjusted based on real-time traffic and weather data
  • Rules can be configured to match local priorities and policies
  • Cities can balance energy use, operational efficiency, and lighting needs

 

This flexible approach supports more responsive, scalable, and cost-effective urban lighting systems.

Signify Interact

Make your city a smart city

Make your city a smart city

Interact City enables smart, connected lighting for urban areas, improving safety, reducing energy use by up to 80%, and supporting data-driven city services. It helps municipalities manage lighting remotely, enhance citizen well-being, and lay the foundation for broader smart city innovations.

Services

Signify, your partner along the way.

 

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Downloads

Complement your knowledge.

 

City Application brochure