IoT-based Efficient Streetlight Controlling, Monitoring and Real-time Error Detection System.

Abstract

The challenge of meeting the escalating electricity demand has emerged as a significant concern for all nations, particularly for developing countries such as Bangladesh. Inadequate streetlight management in Bangladesh results in significant electricity wastage, causing substantial annual financial losses. Numerous significant endeavors have been undertaken by researchers across the globe to address this matter through the utilization of the Internet of Things (IoT), albeit with limited representation from Bangladesh. This study presents a proficient integrated streetlight framework that utilizes IoT technology to enable cloud-based monitoring and control. The system incorporates light dimming capabilities that respond to external lighting conditions and traffic detection, as well as a fault detection system to promote low power and electricity consumption. Data from Dhaka North and South City Corporation, Narayanganj City Corporation, and Chattogram City Corporation were analyzed to evaluate the efficacy of our proposed model. Our findings indicate that the proposed model can achieve a reduction in energy cost of approximately 60% compared to the existing system. This highly advanced and optimized system can be deployed in key urban centers throughout Bangladesh as a component of a smart city initiative, with excess electrical power being harnessed for residential and critical applications.