The Challenges of Smart Street Lighting: A US Utility Perspective

The US electric utility industry has embraced smart technology to manage resources more efficiently, investing in grid edge projects like street lighting controllers. For many, the journey begins with converting luminaires to LED, and then seizing the chance to add smart controllers that connect every lighting point to the control center. But digitalization and data collection bring challenges.

In this episode, we speak with Tim Hester, Lighting Field Operations Manager at Georgia Power, about the hurdles and opportunities shaping smart streetlighting in the US.