Smart Street Lighting Market Report 2025

The smart street lighting market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.51 billion in 2024 to $3 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to led technology adoption, government initiatives, public safety and security concerns, pilot projects and demonstrations.

The smart street lighting market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.4 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to urbanization growth, government initiatives and funding, demand for energy-efficient solutions, focus on safety and security, shift towards sustainability. Major trends in the forecast period include energy efficiency, iot integration, sensors and data collection, adaptive lighting solutions, smart city initiatives.

The growth of emerging smart cities is making a significant impact on the expansion of the smart street lighting market. Smart cities leverage information and communication technology (ICT) to enhance administrative efficiency, disseminate information, improve public services, and elevate the overall well-being of residents. The installation of intelligent lighting systems in smart cities contributes to increased citizen satisfaction with safety and security, substantial savings in power consumption and lighting maintenance costs, and the ability to tailor street lighting to specific local conditions. As an illustration, Saudi Arabia's construction of the smart city 'Neom' for hosting the Asian Winter Games 2029 exemplifies the ongoing trend of developing smart cities. Neom, with an estimated cost of $500 billion, is set to incorporate smart city technologies and serve as a prominent tourism destination. The development of smart cities, exemplified by projects such as Neom, is a driving force behind the growth of the smart street lighting market.

The increasing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is poised to drive further growth in the smart street lighting market. IoT devices, embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity capabilities, enable the collection and exchange of data over the internet. Smart street lighting systems utilize IoT devices such as sensors and controllers to gather data on traffic flow and pedestrian movement. Projections indicate a substantial increase in the number of IoT devices, reaching up to 25.4 billion by 2030. This surge in IoT adoption contributes significantly to the growth trajectory of the smart street lighting market.

Key players in the smart street lighting market are focused on developing technological solutions, particularly advanced lighting systems that aim to improve energy efficiency and enhance urban safety. Advanced Lighting Solutions are cutting-edge lighting systems designed to boost energy efficiency and user experience through the integration of smart technologies and advanced light sources like LEDs. These solutions provide automated controls, enhanced aesthetics, and contribute to sustainability initiatives. For example, in March 2023, OptoTech Optical Machinery, Inc., a machinery company based in Taiwan, introduced modular smart LED street lights intended to improve urban lighting systems. These lights feature a distinctive cooling system and high-efficiency LEDs, resulting in better energy savings and performance. Additionally, their IoT capabilities facilitate remote monitoring and adaptive lighting, making them well-suited for contemporary urban settings.

Prominent companies in the smart street lighting market are strategically introducing connected streetlight platforms to enhance and sustain their market positions. A connected streetlight platform is an integrated system that facilitates remote monitoring, control, and data management of streetlights through interconnected technologies. In October 2023, Telensa, a UK-based company specializing in smart streetlight solutions, launched 'tech-neutral.' This connected streetlight platform adopts a pragmatic approach to achieve cost savings on energy bills and streamline asset management. The tech-neutral platform utilizes a hybrid approach, allowing radio and cellular wireless technologies to work interchangeably from the management dashboard. This approach offers unbeatable, precisely tailored smart streetlight solutions for customers, providing greater flexibility and choice in implementing solutions across various geographies.

In February 2022, GE Current, a Daintree company focused on US-based LED lighting with digital networks, acquired Hubbell Incorporated in an undisclosed deal. This strategic acquisition positions GE Current to direct investments into lighting and controls solutions, leveraging enhanced distribution capabilities and digital technologies to more efficiently meet customer needs. Hubbell Incorporated, the acquired company, is a US-based manufacturer specializing in smart street lighting. This acquisition signifies a strategic move to consolidate expertise and resources in the smart street lighting market, reinforcing GE Current's commitment to providing advanced solutions in LED lighting and digital networks.

Major companies operating in the smart street lighting market include Hubbell Lighting Inc., GE Lighting, Osram Licht AG, Koninklijke Philips N.V, Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., Eaton Corporation PLC, Schneider Electric SE, CREE Inc., Signify Holding, Telensa Limited, Itron Inc., Suzhou Rongwen Kubai Lighting Systems Co. Ltd., DimOnOff, Echelon Corp., SYSKA LED Lights, Rongwen Group, Havells Ltd., Tvilight Smart City Lighting, Petra Systems Inc., Shanghai Sansi Technology Co. Ltd., Zumtobel Group, Flashnet, TVILIGHT Projects B.V., Bridgelux Inc., Liveable Cities, Quantela.

North America was the largest region in the smart street lighting market in 2024. The regions covered in the smart street lighting market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the smart street lighting market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Smart street lighting is a form of streetlighting designed for general illumination, incorporating technology such as cameras, light-sensing photocells, and various sensors. It serves purposes such as monitoring traffic, parking, pedestrian crossings, seismic activity, and changes in atmospheric conditions.

The primary types of smart street lighting encompass light-emitting diode (LED) lights, compact fluorescent lamps, incandescent lighting, and other related variants. LEDs are semiconductor devices that emit light when an electric current passes through them. Communication technologies utilized include NB-IoT, powerline communication, radio frequency, and others, which leverage both traditional and renewable energy sources, including solar energy. These systems find applications in environmental monitoring, traffic management, smart parking, and other functionalities, serving commercial, residential, and industrial end-users.

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The smart street lighting market consists of sales of wired street lighting and wireless street light. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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