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The latest news on smart lighting in smart city projects across the world.

Itron and Cielis announce ten-year smart streetlight contract for Paris

Itron and Cielis announce ten-year smart streetlight contract for Paris

Lighting12 Nov 2024

The contract extends Itron’s relationship with the City of Paris, which began in 2015, when the city made its original investment in a citywide IoT network.

Belgian utility partners to improve streetlight efficiency

Belgian utility partners to improve streetlight efficiency

Lighting01 Feb 2024

Flemish cities will benefit from LED luminaires combined with Itron’s intelligent lighting technology, which allows municipalities to centrally manage systems.

Installed base of smart streetlights to reach 64 million by 2027

Installed base of smart streetlights to reach 64 million by 2027

Lighting30 Nov 2023

Municipalities have become increasingly aware of energy costs and environmental issues related to street lighting, which has been a catalyst for growth.

Baltimore utility to deploy Itron smart streetlights

Baltimore utility to deploy Itron smart streetlights

Lighting12 Dec 2022

Baltimore Gas and Electric is working with the smart city specialist to connect and manage 260,000 smart streetlights across the utility’s service territory.

Brussels deploys intelligent streetlighting solution

Brussels deploys intelligent streetlighting solution

Lighting21 Dec 2021

Itron is working with Equans and Sibelga on the network-as-a-service solution, which as well as reduce electricity consumption will lay the foundation for future smart city capabilities.

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

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Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series

Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

Latest Webinar

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Webinars

Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Latest Podcast

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

Podcasts

Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.

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