Systems based on light-emitting diodes (LED) as street lighting for cities are indeed considered the best choice for cities and villages. These systems have long since justified themselves, as they meet all the criteria and requirements for this kind of large-scale projects. After all, we are talking about ensuring the comfort and safety of entire cities, towns and villages, where every resident and his needs are an absolute priority.

The overview of the street LED-lighting

You can justify the choice of lighting systems based on LEDs as follows:

1. Energy efficiency. LED lighting consumes considerably less power compared to traditional incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. This helps cities cut down on energy expenses while also minimizing their carbon emissions.
2. Durability. LED lights boast an extended lifespan, typically ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 hours—far exceeding that of conventional lighting. This translates into lower maintenance and replacement costs.
3. Enchanced lighting quality. LEDs offer bright, clear, and uniform illumination, which enhances street visibility and contributes to safer urban environments for both pedestrians and motorists.
4. Eco-friendliness. Unlike fluorescent lights that contain hazardous materials like mercury, LEDs are environmentally sustainable and easier to dispose of safely.
5. Smart technology integration. LED LED lighting seamlessly integrates with advanced smart control systems, including motion sensors, adaptive brightness settings based on the time of day, and IoT connectivity. This paves the way for the evolution of smart cities.
6. Reduction of light pollution. LED lighting can be adjusted so that it is directional and does not scatter excess light into the sky, which is important to preserve the night environment.

How does the use of energy-efficient technologies contribute to reducing the city budget?

LED technology consumes up to 80% less electricity than traditional incandescent or sodium lamps, leading to significant savings on energy costs. With a lifespan ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 hours, LEDs last far longer than conventional lighting options, reducing the frequency of replacements and lowering overall purchasing expenses. Their durability also minimizes the need for maintenance, such as component replacements or repairs.

The economic benefits of LED street lighting have been widely recognized in the United States. For instance, Los Angeles saves millions of dollars annually by utilizing LED technology, while New York has implemented LEDs across the city to cut down on energy consumption.

RadiyLED's experience in implementing projects for cities

RadiyLED is a Ukrainian manufacturer of LED solutions that is trusted in industry and business. The range of products includes lighting for streets, offices, industrial facilities and commercial premises. The main emphasis of the company is on high quality, which is guaranteed at every stage: from design and production to thorough testing. As a subsidiary of Radiy, RadiyLED has inherited 70 years of technological excellence and is fully responsible for its products to customers.

Ukrainian portfolio of RadiyLED

The goal of each project is to make the city energy efficient and safe for residents.

In 2019–2020, a large-scale street lighting modernization project was implemented in Pryluky, Chernihiv region, with the support of NEFCO. The result is impressive: 1541 modern RadiyLED LED lights illuminate the city.

In 2018–2019, Zhytomyr became brighter thanks to the modernization of street lighting. As part of the energy saving program, the city received 8,752 modern RadiyLED lamps, which appeared on 330 streets.

In 2019, Ternopil began the modernization of street lighting. The city administration turned to the Radiy LED company to implement this project. As a result of cooperation, Ternopil received 1,740 modern outdoor LED lamps, which now illuminate the streets and roads of the city.

The lighting project on Sicheslav Embankment in Dnipro has served as a prime example of seamlessly blending modern technology with aesthetics. As part of this initiative, 300 LED lamps were installed, delivering high-quality, energy-efficient, and visually appealing illumination that enhances the embankment’s stunning beauty.

LED lighting not only saves resources, but also improves the quality of life in cities, so it is rightly considered an investment in sustainable development.