ILIORA: Self-sufficient lighting systems for urban and rural areas FOCUS TOPIC: TRIDONIC Urbanisation, increasing demands for infrastructure solutions and decarbonisation are driving the growth of solar-powered and independent light poles. These systems combine renewable energy with state-of-the-art lighting and sensor technology. They require neither an external power supply nor wired data lines - energy and communication are completely self-sufficient. This eliminates the need for complex earthworks, which not only reduces installation costs by up to 80 % but also mini- mises interference with public space. Especially in the context of advancing urbanisation worldwide – according to the UN, around 68 % of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050 – solar-powered lampposts represent a central component of smart, resilient cities. But they also create new opportunities in rural areas where tight budgets often prevent the expansion of conventional lighting systems. They also make an active contribution to security of supply: as decentralised, energy-autonomous units, they remain functional even in the event of power outages or grid disruptions.
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