A fast-growing market for connected lighting systems

BENGALURU: Netherlands-based Signify, formerly Philips Lighting, said India is a fast-growing market for connected lighting systems with several state governments, local bodies and sports authorities showing interest in smart lighting systems.

Currently there are more than 109 million connected light points across the world including India, which has led to rapid growth with focus on smart cities. Connected lighting systems comprise light fixtures that contain sensors and are connected to a network that allows them to send and receive data.

“Going forward, we expect healthy growth in this segment as more and more municipalities start adopting smart city infrastructure,” said Gregory Nelson, Global Business Leader, Professional Systems & Services, Signify, in a chat with a national daily. He said Pune city, Naya Raipur Development Authority in Chhattisgarh and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) have been pioneers in adopting connected lighting systems in the country.

More importantly, deployers were also able to obtain valuable and reliable data from the connected lighting system, which can be used in decision-making, explained Nelson. “Lighting has moved beyond just illumination and quality data is emerging from these lighting systems that are enabling decision making,” he added