From NEMA Controller to Full Smart Street Lighting Solution

Customer Background

In early 2025, a municipal engineering company from South America contacted us with an urgent need.
They were working on a medium-sized smart street lighting project and initially only planned to purchase NEMA controllers to upgrade their existing LED street lights with smart dimming and remote monitoring features.

Customer’s Initial Demand

• Product focus: NEMA controller with standard 7-pin interface

• Functions required: remote ON/OFF, dimming schedule, real-time energy monitoring

• Budget concerns: minimize upfront investment by reusing existing poles and luminaires

At first, the customer only wanted a batch of NEMA controllers to integrate with their old LED fixtures.

Our Professional Recommendation

After understanding their project goals, our Gebosun technical team provided a customized consultation:

1. Controller selection

   • Recommended our Gebosun smart NEMA controller with high compatibility and NB-IoT/LoRa Mesh connectivity.

   • Highlighted the industrial-grade design for outdoor durability and 10+ years lifespan.

2. Matched street light upgrade

   • Suggested pairing the NEMA controllers with Gebosun LED street lights for maximum efficiency.

   • Explained that integrating controller + luminaire reduces maintenance costs by 30% compared to retrofitting old lights.

3. System integration

   • Proposed our Gebosun smart lighting platform, enabling:

     • Centralized monitoring via web dashboard

     • Energy consumption reports

     • Automatic fault alerts

     • Flexible dimming schedules

This transformed the project from “single-product purchase” → “complete smart street lighting solution.”

Results & Benefits

After adopting our proposal, the customer reported:

• 35% reduction in energy consumption in the first 3 months

• 50% decrease in maintenance costs thanks to real-time fault alerts

• Better public satisfaction with improved night-time visibility and security

• Future scalability to smart pole integration (CCTV, EV charging, Wi-Fi hotspots)

Why Customers Choose Gebosun

• ✅ One-stop solution: from controllers to full smart lighting systems

• ✅ Strong compatibility: NEMA standard + multiple IoT protocols

• ✅ Engineering experience: 20+ years in LED & solar lighting projects

• ✅ Proven success: implemented in Asia, Middle East, South America

NEMA Controller & Smart Street Light FAQ

1. What is a NEMA controller?

A NEMA controller is a standard plug-and-play lighting control device, typically with a 7-pin interface. It enables functions like remote ON/OFF switching, dimming schedules, energy monitoring, and fault detection for smart street lights. Gebosun’s NEMA controllers are compatible with most LED luminaires and designed for long-term outdoor performance.

2. Why should I pair a NEMA controller with a smart LED street light?

While you can retrofit NEMA controllers onto existing lights, pairing them with Gebosun smart LED street lights ensures:

• Higher energy savings (up to 35%)

• Lower maintenance costs due to full system integration

• Longer lifecycle and reliability compared to old luminaires

• Better scalability for future smart city upgrades

3. How do intelligent street lighting systems save energy?

Gebosun intelligent street lighting systems use smart dimming, real-time monitoring, and adaptive lighting schedules to reduce unnecessary energy use. In most projects, customers experience 30%–50% energy savings within the first year.

4. Can I start with only NEMA controllers and expand later?

Yes. Many of our customers start with basic NEMA controllers for cost reasons and later expand into full smart lighting networks. With Gebosun, you can scale from controllers to IoT-based management platforms, smart poles, and integrated urban services without replacing your initial investment.

5. What makes Gebosun different from other suppliers?

• 20+ years of experience in LED and solar street lighting

• Proven projects across Asia, South America, and the Middle East

• One-stop solution provider: controllers, luminaires, and management software

• Strong compatibility with NEMA standards and LoRa-Mesh/NB-IoT protocols

6. How can I get a project proposal for my city or community?

Simply contact Gebosun with your project details (location, number of poles, current infrastructure). Our engineers will provide a free lighting design proposal including controller recommendations, energy savings estimates, and ROI analysis.

Call to Action

Are you also starting with a NEMA controller purchase?
With Gebosun, you can scale from one component to a complete intelligent street lighting system—tailored to your city or project.

Contact us today to discuss your project needs and receive a free smart lighting design proposal.