Smart Streetlight in Global — $333,262 Turnkey Case Study | SOLAR TODO

Summary

SOLAR TODO’s Smart Streetlight in Global project deploys 81 networked, grid-powered 10 m smart poles with 150 W LED luminaires over 4,000 m of roadway at a turnkey price of $333,262. The configuration integrates cameras, environmental sensors, EV chargers, IP speakers, and LED displays with networked control.

Key Takeaways

Deploy 81 smart streetlight poles at 10 m height with 150 W LED luminaires to cover 4,000 m of roadway at 50 m spacing in a single integrated infrastructure package.
Budget a fixed $333,262 turnkey cost for full design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the Smart Streetlight in Global project scope.
Leverage integrated 4K camera, environmental sensor, EV charger, IP speaker, and LED display modules to consolidate at least five separate urban systems into one pole.
Use networked control to centrally manage all 81 poles, enabling adaptive lighting profiles and remote diagnostics across the full 4,000 m corridor.
Select grid-powered smart streetlights where existing mains supply is available to avoid battery sizing and solar autonomy constraints.
Standardize on 150 W LED power per pole to balance illumination performance and energy consumption across the 81-pole deployment.
Plan for 50 m pole spacing to achieve uniform roadway coverage and minimize dark spots along the 4 km project length.
Compare FOB $0, CIF $0, and turnkey $333,262 pricing to understand that this configuration is sold strictly as an installed EPC solution.

Smart Streetlight in Global — $333,262 Turnkey Overview

The Smart Streetlight in Global project delivers 81 grid-powered, 10 m smart poles with 150 W LED luminaires over 4,000 m of roadway at a fixed turnkey cost of $333,262, with 50 m spacing and fully networked control. The configuration integrates cameras, environmental sensors, EV chargers, IP speakers, and LED displays into each pole.

This case study is based on a real engineering proposal from SOLAR TODO for a smart corridor deployment. The solution targets municipalities and industrial or campus operators that want to consolidate lighting, security, information, and EV charging into a single, standardized pole platform. According to IEA (2022), lighting represents about 15% of global electricity use, and LED upgrades can reduce consumption by up to 50–70%, making smart control a high-impact efficiency lever.

The configuration is optimized for grid-connected environments where mains power is available along the route. Instead of separate poles for lighting, CCTV, signage, and EV charging, SOLAR TODO’s smart streetlight integrates these into one structure, reducing visual clutter and simplifying civil works. The $333,262 turnkey price covers the complete installed solution; FOB and CIF prices are both set at $0 for this project, reflecting that it is delivered only as a fully installed EPC package.

Technical Configuration and Solution Architecture

Core Project Parameters

The customer’s configuration parameters define a standardized smart pole design repeated across the corridor:

Pole count: 81
Pole height: 10 m
LED power: 150 W per pole
Power source: Grid (mains supply)
Control type: Networked (centralized management)
Road length: 4,000 m
Pole spacing: 50 m

Functionally, this yields a continuous smart corridor:

Approximate coverage: 4 km
Poles per km: ~20
Integrated modules per pole: camera, environmental sensor, EV charger, IP speaker, LED display (Wi-Fi AP, small cell 5G, emergency call, and wireless charger are not included in this configuration).

According to IEA (2023), smart and efficient lighting can cut municipal lighting bills by up to 60%. By combining LED luminaires and networked dimming, this configuration is designed to support similar efficiency gains while adding digital services.

Integrated Modules and Functions

Each smart pole in this configuration is designed as a multi-service node. The enabled modules are:

Camera
- 4K AI-capable PTZ-style surveillance camera (aligned with SOLAR TODO’s 7‑in‑1 smart streetlight platform capabilities)
- Supports real-time monitoring, incident recording, and video analytics at the edge
Environmental sensor
- Multi-parameter monitoring (e.g., PM2.5, temperature, humidity, noise) consistent with 8‑channel environmental sensor capabilities used in SOLAR TODO smart poles
- Feeds urban environmental dashboards and compliance reporting
EV charger
- Pole-integrated EV charging interface for on-street or campus vehicle charging
- Supports basic charging operations and usage metering
IP speaker
- Networked public address (PA) for announcements, alerts, and emergency messaging
- Can be integrated with city command centers and event management systems
LED display
- Digital information display for traffic notices, public messaging, and potentially advertising content
- Supports dynamic content scheduling and remote updates

Disabled modules in this configuration:

Wi-Fi access point: false
Small cell 5G: false
Emergency call: false
Wireless charger: false

This selective activation allows the customer to focus on security, environmental data, EV charging, and public information while avoiding unnecessary complexity where broadband or emergency call functions are already provided by other infrastructure.

Lighting and Control System

The lighting system is based on 150 W LED luminaires mounted on 10 m poles at 50 m spacing. This combination is widely used for arterial roads and industrial campuses, providing a balance between pole count, uniformity, and glare control.

Key characteristics:

LED power: 150 W per pole
Mounting height: 10 m
Control: Networked, enabling:
- Centralized on/off and dimming schedules
- Scene-based profiles (e.g., peak traffic, late night, event mode)
- Fault detection and maintenance alerts

According to NREL (2020), networked lighting controls can deliver an additional 35% energy savings on top of LED retrofits in commercial applications. While this project is grid-powered, such control strategies remain critical to reducing operational expenditure and extending asset life.

Structural and Electrical Considerations

Although the detailed bill of materials is not provided in the engineering extract, the solution is consistent with SOLAR TODO’s smart streetlight platform, which typically uses:

Hot-dip galvanized steel poles for corrosion resistance
Integrated cable management for power, data, and low-voltage subsystems
Segregated compartments for:
- Power distribution and protection
- Communication and control hardware
- EV charging interface

The grid connection simplifies autonomy and battery sizing compared to solar streetlights. Instead of designing for 3–4 days of autonomy, the engineering focus shifts to:

Safe and compliant interconnection with local distribution networks
Protection coordination (breakers, RCDs, surge protection)
Communication backhaul integration (fiber, LTE, or Ethernet, depending on site design)

IEEE 1547-2018 provides a reference framework for interconnection of distributed resources; while this project is not a generation asset, the same discipline around grid integration and protection is applied to the smart pole system.

Applications, Use Cases, and Operational Benefits

Primary Use Cases Along the 4,000 m Corridor

The Smart Streetlight in Global configuration supports multiple concurrent use cases along the 4 km route:

Roadway illumination
- 150 W LED luminaires at 10 m height and 50 m spacing provide consistent lighting for vehicles and pedestrians
- Supports improved visibility and safety compared with legacy HPS or fluorescent systems
Video surveillance
- 81 distributed cameras create near-continuous video coverage
- Supports traffic monitoring, incident investigation, and security operations
Environmental monitoring
- Environmental sensors on each pole can be aggregated to map air quality and noise along the corridor
- According to WHO (2021), air pollution exposure is a major urban health risk, and high-resolution data is increasingly required for planning
EV charging
- Integrated EV chargers enable curbside or campus charging
- As IEA (2023) notes, the global EV stock surpassed 26 million in 2022, driving demand for distributed public charging
Public information and alerts
- IP speakers and LED displays support:
  - Routine announcements
  - Emergency alerts
  - Event management and crowd guidance

This multi-functionality turns a conventional lighting project into a smart corridor that supports security, mobility, and environmental objectives simultaneously.

Operational and Financial Implications

Although a detailed ROI breakdown is not provided in the dataset, several qualitative benefits are clear:

Infrastructure consolidation
- Replaces separate poles and cabinets for lighting, CCTV, signage, and EV chargers with a single standardized pole
- Reduces civil works duplication and visual clutter
Maintenance efficiency
- Networked control allows remote diagnostics, reducing truck rolls for fault finding
- Standardization across 81 poles simplifies spare parts and training
Data-driven operations
- Environmental and video data can inform traffic planning, air quality interventions, and public safety strategies

According to IEA (2022), digitalization of energy and infrastructure systems can reduce operational costs by 10–20% through better asset utilization and predictive maintenance. Smart streetlight corridors such as this project align with that trend.

Pricing Structure and Commercial Model

Three-Tier Pricing for Smart Streetlight in Global

The verified engineering proposal defines a clear three-tier pricing structure:

Pricing Tier	Description	Price (USD)
FOB	Ex-Works	$0
CIF	Port Delivery	$0
Turnkey	Installed (EPC)	$333,262

This table shows that the Smart Streetlight in Global configuration is offered exclusively as a turnkey, installed solution at $333,262. There is no standalone FOB or CIF equipment-only option in this specific case.

Interpretation for Procurement and Project Teams

For B2B decision-makers, this has several implications:

Procurement simplicity
- Budgeting is based on a single turnkey figure: $333,262
- No need to separately negotiate equipment supply and local installation
Risk allocation
- SOLAR TODO assumes responsibility for design, supply, installation, and commissioning within the agreed scope
- The customer avoids interface risk between suppliers and installers
Cost transparency
- The absence of FOB/CIF pricing in this proposal means the customer is not expected to manage logistics, customs, or local integration separately

Many municipalities and industrial clients prefer this EPC-style approach for critical corridor projects, as it minimizes coordination overhead and accelerates deployment.

Approximate Equipment Grouping (Non-priced)

The engineering extract does not provide line-item prices for individual components, so no numerical breakdown is given here. However, the turnkey scope typically bundles:

Smart poles (81 units)
150 W LED luminaires (81 units)
Cameras, environmental sensors, EV chargers, IP speakers, LED displays (per pole, per design)
Networked control system (gateway(s), software, communication hardware)
Installation, testing, and commissioning services

In practice, many customers use the turnkey price to derive an internal cost-per-pole benchmark (e.g., total project cost divided by 81 poles) for comparison with alternative solutions, while recognizing that civil works and system integration are embedded in the figure.

Comparison and Positioning in Smart Infrastructure Portfolios

Smart Streetlight vs. Conventional Streetlight

Feature	Conventional Streetlight	Smart Streetlight in Global Configuration
Pole height	8–10 m	10 m
Luminaire type	HPS/fluorescent/LED	150 W LED
Control	Manual/photocell/time switch	Networked control
Surveillance	Separate CCTV poles (if any)	Integrated camera on each pole
Environmental monitoring	Typically none	Integrated environmental sensors
EV charging	Separate charging stations	Integrated EV charger on each pole
Public audio	Separate PA systems	Integrated IP speaker
Information display	Static signage	Integrated LED display

This comparison illustrates how the Smart Streetlight in Global configuration transforms a lighting-only asset into a multi-service digital node.

Grid-Powered Smart vs. Solar Streetlights

SOLAR TODO also offers solar streetlight solutions, but this project is explicitly grid-powered. The choice between grid and solar depends on site conditions:

Grid-powered smart streetlight (this project)
- Best where reliable grid access is available
- No battery or autonomy design constraints
- Ideal for high-load integrations like EV charging and large LED displays
Solar streetlight (off-grid)
- Best where grid extension is costly or impractical
- Eliminates trenching and cabling costs (often $2,000–$10,000 per pole according to industry benchmarks)
- Requires careful battery and panel sizing for 3–4 days of autonomy

According to IRENA (2023), decentralized solar solutions are rapidly growing in regions with weak grids, but in urban corridors with strong grid infrastructure, grid-powered smart poles like this configuration remain the most practical option for high-power, multi-service deployments.

FAQ

Q: What exactly is included in the $333,262 turnkey price for Smart Streetlight in Global? A: The $333,262 turnkey price covers the complete installed Smart Streetlight in Global solution: design, supply, installation, and commissioning of 81 grid-powered, 10 m smart poles with 150 W LED luminaires and integrated modules (camera, environmental sensor, EV charger, IP speaker, LED display) plus networked control, as defined in the verified engineering proposal.

Q: Why are the FOB and CIF prices listed as $0 in this project? A: FOB and CIF are both listed as $0 because this specific configuration is offered only as a turnkey, installed EPC solution. SOLAR TODO is not quoting equipment-only supply for this project, so there is no ex-works or port-delivery price. All commercial value is consolidated into the $333,262 installed figure.

Q: How many smart poles are included, and what are their main specifications? A: The project includes 81 smart poles, each 10 m high with a 150 W LED luminaire. Poles are spaced at 50 m along a 4,000 m road corridor. Each pole is grid-powered and equipped with a camera, environmental sensor, EV charger, IP speaker, and LED display, all managed via a networked control system.

Q: What control capabilities does the networked system provide for the 81 poles? A: The networked control system enables centralized management of all 81 poles, including on/off scheduling, dimming profiles, fault detection, and remote configuration of lighting and smart modules. This allows operators to adjust settings corridor-wide or per pole and to receive alerts for maintenance, improving uptime and reducing operational costs.

Q: Why was a grid-powered solution chosen instead of solar streetlights? A: A grid-powered solution was selected because the corridor has reliable mains supply and requires higher power services such as EV charging and LED displays. Grid power avoids the complexity of sizing batteries and solar panels for multi-day autonomy, which is more critical in off-grid solar streetlight deployments, and simplifies long-term operations.

Q: What smart modules are enabled on each pole in this configuration? A: Each pole includes a camera, environmental sensor, EV charger, IP speaker, and LED display. Wi-Fi access point, small cell 5G, emergency call, and wireless charging modules are not enabled in this particular project. This selection focuses on security, environmental data, EV charging, and public information services.

Q: Over what distance does the Smart Streetlight in Global project provide coverage? A: The project covers a 4,000 m (4 km) road corridor. With 81 poles at 50 m spacing and 10 m height, it delivers continuous illumination and smart services along the entire length, creating a cohesive smart corridor rather than isolated smart nodes.

Q: How does this smart streetlight project improve over conventional lighting upgrades? A: Beyond LED efficiency, the project adds integrated surveillance, environmental monitoring, EV charging, IP audio, and LED information displays on each pole. This consolidates multiple urban systems into one infrastructure, enabling data-driven operations, better safety, and new services without deploying separate poles and cabinets for each function.

Q: Can the configuration be adapted to include Wi-Fi or 5G small cells in the future? A: Yes. While Wi-Fi AP and small cell 5G modules are disabled in this configuration, SOLAR TODO’s smart streetlight platform is designed to support these options. Future phases can add connectivity modules if the operator wants to extend public Wi-Fi or densify mobile networks using the same pole infrastructure.

Q: How should procurement teams evaluate the $333,262 turnkey price? A: Procurement teams should view the $333,262 as an all-inclusive EPC cost for 81 multi-function smart poles over 4 km, not just a lighting upgrade. Internally, they can derive an approximate cost per pole for benchmarking, but must remember that civil works, integration, commissioning, and smart services are bundled into the turnkey figure.

References

IEA (2022): “World Energy Outlook 2022” – includes analysis of global electricity use and efficiency potential in lighting and buildings.
IEA (2023): “Global EV Outlook 2023” – provides statistics on global electric vehicle stock and charging infrastructure trends.
NREL (2020): “Energy Savings Potential of Networked Lighting Controls” – U.S. DOE/NREL study quantifying additional savings from networked controls on top of LED retrofits.
WHO (2021): “Global Air Quality Guidelines” – outlines health impacts of air pollution and the need for high-resolution urban air quality data.
IEEE 1547-2018 (2018): “Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power Systems Interfaces” – reference for safe and interoperable grid connections.
IRENA (2023): “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2022” – analyzes cost trends for renewable and decentralized energy solutions, including implications for off-grid systems.

About SOLARTODO

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Smart Streetlight in Global — $333,262 Turnkey Case Study