How to reduce public lighting maintenance costs with IoT solutions

Public lighting represents a considerable expense for local authorities. Between maintenance costs, energy consumption and intervention management, the bill can quickly weigh heavily on the municipal budget. Today, IoT technologies offer a concrete solution for optimising maintenance and reducing costs while improving the quality of public services. Let's find out how solutions such as our BH Nodes, for example, can help achieve this.

Why public lighting maintenance costs impact local authority budgets

According toAdeme, maintenance and energy account for up to 50% of a municipality's energy budget. The main causes are costly corrective interventions, a lack of accurate monitoring of equipment, and a lack of visibility on the condition of the fleet. Each round requires staff, time and fuel, increasing maintenance costs. In a context of budgetary constraints, optimising maintenance becomes a priority.

How IoT and remote management reduce public lighting maintenance costs

Sensors and communication nodes: a significant reduction in maintenance costs

The IoT connects every light point to a smart network.
The communicating nodes continuously measure operating status, consumption and electrical temperature.
Let us take the example BH Nodes, developed by BH Technologies: installed in each light fixture, they automatically send data to a centralised platform.
In the event of an anomaly, an alert is sent instantly. The result: no more unnecessary rounds, teams only intervene when necessary.

Remote management and automation: fewer interventions, greater responsiveness

With remote management, local authorities can control their lighting remotely: switching lights on and off, adjusting brightness, or scheduling lighting according to footfall.
This automation reduces travel and increases responsiveness to incidents.
The data collected reveals trends and helps to anticipate failures.

4 essential factors for a successful IoT project and lower public lighting maintenance costs

Equipment connectivity and compatibility

An IoT project relies on reliable connectivity (LoRa, Zigbee, NB-IoT) and interoperable equipment. It is essential to choose an open solution that is compatible with existing hardware.

Data security and network reliability

Cybersecurity is a major issue: data from sensors must be secured to prevent intrusion. Suppliers must guarantee network redundancy and data confidentiality.

Choosing an experienced partner

With nearly 30 years of experience, BH Technologies supports local authorities with integration, maintenance and training.
Expertise that makes a difference in the field.

From reactive maintenance to predictive maintenance

Thanks to data from IoT sensors, local authorities are moving from reactive maintenance to predictive maintenance.
Algorithms anticipate failures before they occur, reducing costs and extending equipment life.

Conclusion: towards sustainable maintenance and tangible savings

As we have seen, the IoT is transforming the way local authorities manage their street lighting. By adopting connected solutions such as our BH Nodes, they can reduce their maintenance costs by up to 40%, improve service quality and enhance their energy performance.

Réduire les coûts de maintenance éclairage public