Street lights waste energy in the wee hours of the night when no one is using them. It would be great to just turn them off, but then the occasional person coming home late from work or from a party would be left in darkness.
In a German town, they’re experimenting with a new system in which streetlights turn off after 9:00 PM. If residents need light, they dial a number and the lights are turned on instantly.
Great idea, and this would also make astronomers happy, as it minimizes light pollution!
Why This Trend Is Growing
- On-demand Street Lighting
- Opportunity for street lighting companies to develop on-demand lighting systems that reduce energy waste and light pollution.
- Smart City Infrastructure
- Opportunity for technology companies to develop and implement smart city infrastructure that optimizes energy usage and improves quality of life for residents.
- Mobile-enabled Sustainability
- Opportunity for mobile developers to create apps that enable individuals to make sustainable choices and reduce their environmental impact.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Street Lighting
- The street lighting industry can innovate by adopting new technologies that make public lighting more energy efficient and cost-effective for municipalities.
- Renewable Energy
- Opportunities in the renewable energy sector to develop more sustainable and efficient energy sources that can power the demand for on-demand street lighting and other smart city infrastructure.
- Mobile Technology
- Mobile technology companies can partner with municipalities to develop bespoke mobile apps that facilitate on-demand street lighting and other smart city initiatives.
