LoRaWAN®-enabled controllers and management platform transform urban lighting infrastructure in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Hafnarfjörður municipality implemented a smart street lighting system that combines advanced controllers with LoRaWAN® connectivity to enhance energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and improve public safety. The solution provides precise control over 6,000 streetlights while creating a foundation for future smart city applications.
The municipality of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, recognized that their traditional street lighting system needed modernization to address several key issues:
Flashnet, in partnership with energy infrastructure company Rafal deployed a comprehensive smart street lighting system using the inteliLIGHT® platform to transform Hafnarfjörður's urban lighting infrastructure.
Key components of the solution include:
"By integrating inteliLIGHT® with LORIOT’s robust server infrastructure and LoRaWAN® communication, we’ve delivered a solution that combines scalability and efficiency. Together, we’re helping Hafnarfjörður set a new standard for smart street lighting while laying the groundwork for future IoT advancements." , said Alexandru Buzatu, Flashnet's Chief Commercial Officer.
The implementation of the smart street lighting system in Hafnarfjörður delivered multiple benefits:
"The collaboration with Flashnet and the use of LORIOT's reliable communication infrastructure has enabled us to implement a truly advanced smart street lighting system in Hafnarfjörður. Leveraging inteliLIGHT's CMS platform, combined with LoRaWAN® technology, we’ve achieved seamless communication, precise control and significant energy efficiency. This project is about more than technology - it’s about working together to meet the needs of the community and help the city achieve its vision for a brighter, more connected future.” , said Hrafn Guðbrandsson, Director - Data Driven Solutions
The project supports multiple United Nations'sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Hafnarfjörður's implementation demonstrates how smart street lighting can enhance urban environments while supporting broader sustainability objectives. This collaboration establishes a model for energy-efficient urban lighting that other municipalities can follow, highlighting the value of flexible, future-proof solutions for modern cities.
Flashnet is a fast-paced tech company that integrates the latest IT, energy, and telecommunications technologies into hardware and software solutions, creating and implementing intelligent systems for smarter cities and better infrastructure. Founded in 2005, FLASHNET is a leader in intelligent energy management systems, with worldwide operations. Since 2022, FLASHNET is part of Lucy Group.
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