Global and Regional Momentum
According to a recent market report, the global installed base of smart street lights is expected to exceed 85 million units by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20%. Another forecast indicates the smart street lighting market will grow from approximately US$2.51 billion in 2024 to US$2.96 billion in 2025, driven by the adoption of IoT, LED upgrades, and smart-city initiatives.
In India, these trends are manifested in real projects:
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The city of Ahmedabad is advancing a Rs 500 crore initiative to automate over 210,000 street-light poles with a central command system, real-time fault detection, and remote brightness control.
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In New Delhi, about 45,000 outdated sodium-vapor lamps are being replaced with smart LED street lights connected to a mobile app and monitoring dashboard, expected to save around Rs 31.53 crore annually.
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Conversely, the city of Kochi has faced criticism for a smart-street-lighting rollout plagued by faulty lamps and maintenance delays — highlighting that implementation quality matters.
These regional developments confirm: smart street lighting is no longer optional — it has become a core element of urban infrastructure.
Gebosun’s Role in the Shift to Smart Lighting
As the smart-lighting wave gains momentum, Gebosun is positioned to support municipalities, EPCs, and infrastructure contractors with end-to-end solutions that address both cost and intelligence — the two critical pain points in smart lighting deployments.
Cost Control
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With automated monitoring and remote fault alerts, Gebosun’s solutions help reduce manual inspection workloads and significantly cut operating costs.
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For example, in projects where Gebosun’s IoT-enabled solar charge controllers and smart pole systems are deployed, clients routinely report energy savings of 30-60% within the first year.
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By minimizing lamp downtime and optimizing dimming schedules, the total cost of ownership drops — aligning with the Rs 31.53 crore savings cited in New Delhi’s LED upgrade.
Smart Integration
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Gebosun’s products integrate NEMA or Zhaga controllers, solar charge controllers, and IoT connectivity to support predictive maintenance, remote dashboards, and smart city compatibility.
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Our solutions are well-suited to large-scale automation projects such as Ahmedabad’s 210,000 pole initiative, enabling centralized control of vast lighting networks.
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Importantly, we emphasize deployment readiness: mobile/desktop dashboards, operation videos, documentation, and training help reduce barriers for municipalities and contractors alike.
Why Quality Matters: Lessons from Kochi
The Kochi case underscores a critical lesson: smart lighting is not just about technology — it’s about implementation, service and ROI. Poor maintenance, inferior components or lack of monitoring can defeat the purpose of smart upgrades. In that light, Gebosun commits to:
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Using durable hardware designed for long outdoor service life.
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Providing full lifecycle support: from design to deployment to remote monitoring.
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Ensuring scalability and adaptability — so a city can start with a few hundred poles today and expand to thousands tomorrow.
What This Means for Your Project
If you are considering a smart street lighting upgrade or automation initiative, the following questions are worth confirming:
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Will you be able to monitor each pole remotely (battery, load, status)?
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Can you respond to failures before citizens call you?
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What energy savings and maintenance cost reductions are realistic for your region?
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Is your system open and scalable for future smart-city integrations (EV charging, 5G, sensors)?
With Gebosun’s solutions, you can approach those questions with confidence — we support solar and grid-powered smart lighting, charge controllers + IoT monitoring, and strong product/service backing.
Call to Action
Are you ready to join the smart-lighting revolution? Get in touch with Gebosun today for a free project consultation, including a lighting-design simulation, cost-savings estimate, and phased deployment plan tailored to your city or infrastructure assets.
Post time: Nov-12-2025
