Ericsson and Philips partner on smart street lighting initiative
Ericsson and Philips have announced that they are to collaborate on a smart street lighting initiative which will entail connecting lamp standards to mobile broadband links.
The LED street lighting model is intended to usher in greater energy efficiency for urban areas by renting space on lighting poles to network service providers to offset the cost of installation.
Philips reckon the new lighting technology can net savings of between 50 and 70 per cent, rising to 80 per cent when coupled with smart controls.
Ericsson President and CEO Hans Vestberg said: "This is a tremendous solution using ICT and partnerships to address the megatrend of urbanization. City populations are increasing at the rate of 7,500 people per hour, but our world is not geographically expanding. Meanwhile, our ConsumerLab research shows that internet connectivity is one of the top five factors for satisfaction in city life. This Zero Site solution is the kind of innovation that offers a way for people to succeed in the Networked Society."