Sensor Street Light Project Report
Sensor Street Light Project Report
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SENSOR STREET LIGHT: A TECHNOLOGICAL BOON
  Submitted for the partial fulfilment of the Award
                          Of
   Master of Business Administration (MBA)
                      *Roll No.*
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UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF: MRS NISHA PANDEY
                      AFFILIATED TO
        DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY,
                       LUCKNOW
                               CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the project report entitled SENSOR STREET LIGHT: A
TECHNOLOGOCIAL BOON is a bona fide work done by AKANCHA BHATT of 1st Year
submitted in partial fulfilment of requirement for the award of degree of Master of Business
Administration of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow during the
session 2024-2026.
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                      STUDENT DECLARATION
I, hereby state that the project for the MBA degree, MINI PROJECT, (Semester 1) on
“BUSINESS PLAN” of “SENSOR STREET LIGHT: A TECHNOLOGICAL BOON” has
been originally carried out by me under the supervision of MRS NISHA PANDEY KIPM,
GIDA, GORAKHPUR, and this has not been submitted elsewhere for any other degree and
diploma previously.
The information presented on this report of market research is correct to the best of my
knowledge and the analysis is as per the guidelines provided for the report. I have utilized the
requisite concept and applied the required to analysis the primary data collected to reach the
conclusion in the report.
(AKANCHA BHATT)
Date:
Place: GORAKHPUR
Sign:
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                      ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
AKANCHA BHATT
MBA Semester-I
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Table of Contents
MINI PROJECT REPORT ON.................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
CERTIFICATE ............................................................................................................................2
STUDENT DECLARATION ....................................................................................................33
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .........................................................................................................44
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................66
SWOT ANALYSIS……………………………………………………………………………10
PRODUCTION PLAN……………………………………………………………………….11
FEASIBLITY ........................................................................................................................1310
DESCRIPTION OF SENSOR STREET LIGHT……………………………………………...17
MARKETING MIX………………………………………………………………………….18
MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTION………………………………………….19
MARKETING TECHNIQUES………………………………………………………………21
ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT…………………………………22
CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………….23
REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………..24
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Introduction
Needs no manual operation for switching ON and OFF. When there is a need of light it
automatically switches ON. When darkness rises to a certain level then sensor circuit gets
activated and switches ON and when there is other source of light i.e. daytime, the street light
gets OFF. The sensitiveness of the street light can also be adjusted. In our project we have used
four L.E.D as a symbol of street lamp, but for high power switching one can connect Relay
(electromagnetic switch) at the output of pin 3 of I.C 555 that will make easy to turn ON/OFF
any electrical appliances that are connected through relay.
An intelligent motion sensor street lighting control system that automatically activates when a
car or pedestrian is noticed in the area. If there is no activity in the area, the light is automatically
adjusted to an optimized minimum light level. Expansion of functionality options using the
multifunction radar technology
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Benefits:
Significant energy savings – light is provided only where and when it is needed
2. Even longer lifetime of LED lights
3. Less light pollution and darker sky
Initial Investment: Higher than traditional street lighting due to the advanced technology
involved, including sensors, IoT connectivity, and LED fixtures. However, this cost is often
offset by long-term benefits.
Energy Savings: Significant reductions in energy consumption, often between 50-80%, are
typical with LED and sensor-based lighting, leading to substantial savings in electricity costs.
Maintenance Costs: Lower than traditional systems. LED lights have a longer lifespan, and
smart systems can alert maintenance crews to specific issues, reducing the time and expense
associated with routine checks.
Government Incentives and Grants: Many regions offer incentives for adopting green
technologies, which can help offset the initial investment costs.
Revenue Generation: Some models allow for additional revenue streams, such as
advertising on pole-mounted digital displays or leasing pole space for telecommunications
equipment.
Payback Period: Although the initial investment is higher, the payback period can be
relatively short due to significant energy and maintenance savings. It typically ranges from 3 to
7 years, depending on usage, energy costs, and initial investment.
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Long-Term Financial Benefits: Over the lifespan of the lights, the total cost of ownership
is often lower than traditional lighting systems due to reduced energy and maintenance costs.
Financing Options: Leasing or payment plans can make the initial investment more
manageable for municipalities or private entities.
Scalability and Modular Investment: The system can be implemented in phases, allowing
for budget flexibility and scalability based on available resources.
Impact on Property Value: Improved lighting can enhance property values and attract
business investments in the area, indirectly benefiting the local economy.
   ❖ Smart street lights represent a cost-efficient solution for cities working to reduce energy
     consumption, enhance public safety, and foster further developments in intelligent
     infrastructure.
For cities looking to invest in smart technology, intelligent street lighting offers the chance to
reap outsized benefits for a relatively small investment. In its simplest form, networked LED
lighting promises to lower energy costs by using motion detectors to provide illumination only
when needed. Beyond energy efficiency and advanced lighting capabilities, city planners
looking to harness data driven intelligence can use networks of smart street lights as the
foundation on which to build powerful smart city applications.
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Harnessing the Power of Smart Street Lights
Navigant Research estimates that by 2023, there will be 116million LED street lights in use, one for each HPS
fixture. These smart lights will help cities reduce electricity costs, lower CO2 emissions, and improve
maintenance. With auto-dimming, scheduling, and a host of other capabilities, cities could see a 50-75%
reduction in energy costs lightening.
Intelligent Lighting in Action
Smart streetlights are cropping up in cities across the globe, with promising results in terms of safety and
energy conservation. Chicago leads the way with a $160 million project to replace 85%of the city’s public
lights —an initiative that the mayor’s office projects will lower energy consumption by 5075%.
ROI for Smart Light Initiatives
$3.59 billion, and is projected to reach nearly 9 billion by 2024. Currently, Europe holds the largest market
share at 34%, followed by North America and Asia. With substantial funds being invested in smart lighting,
it’s essential for city officials to show the value of intelligent infrastructure not only in terms of its value to
citizens but also its potential return on investment (ROI).
Fortunately, the payback for smart street lights is faster and higher than most other smart city initiatives, with
most reports estimating cost reductions of 70-75%. The switch to LED bulbs provides substantial (and highly
measurable) short-term ROI, which paves the way for the simultaneous implementation of technologies with
longer paybacks and hard-to-capture ROI like real-time traffic monitoring.
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SWOT ANALYSIS
Strengths:
1. Energy Efficiency: Sensor street lights optimize energy consumption by adjusting brightness based on
detected movement or ambient light levels.
2. Cost Savings: Reduced energy usage leads to lower electricity bills, contributing to cost savings for
municipalities or businesses.
3. Environmental Impact: Lower energy consumption aligns with sustainability goals, reducing the
environmental footprint of street lighting.
Weaknesses:
1. Initial Costs: Implementation of sensor technology can involve higher upfront costs for equipment and
installation compared to traditional street lights.
2. Technical Issues: Malfunctions or sensor failures may occur, leading to potential disruptions in lighting
control and maintenance challenges.
3. Privacy Concerns: Some individuals may express concerns about the data collected by sensors, raising
privacy issues in public spaces.
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Opportunities:
1. Smart City Integration: Integration with broader smart city initiatives can enhance overall urban
infrastructure and connectivity.
2. Advancements in Technology: Ongoing developments in sensor technology may lead to improved
performance, reliability, and reduced costs over time.
3. Public Perception: Educating the public on the benefits and addressing concerns can improve acceptance
and support for sensor street lights.
Threats:
1. Cybersecurity Risks: As with any connected technology, sensor street lights may be vulnerable to
cybersecurity threats, requiring robust security measures.
2. Resistance to Change: Resistance from traditionalists or stakeholders reluctant to adopt new technologies
may impede widespread acceptance and implementation.
3. Maintenance Challenges: Ensuring proper maintenance of sensors and associated components is crucial to
avoid performance issues, and neglect may lead to increased downtime.
1. Market Research:
 - Analyse market demand for sensor street lights.
 - Identify key competitors and their products.
4. Manufacturing Process:
 - Establish an efficient assembly line for production.
 - Train staff on the assembly process and quality control.
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5. Quality Control:
 - Implement rigorous testing procedures for each unit.
 - Set up a quality control team to ensure product consistency.
7. Regulatory Compliance:
 - Ensure the product complies with relevant safety and environmental regulations.
 - Obtain necessary certifications for the sensor street lights.
9. Production Scaling:
 - Plan for scalability based on market demand.
 - Optimize production processes for increased efficiency.
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FEASIBLITY
❖ Financial FEASIBILITY
The previous section introduced the working of SSL as a system and demonstrated how its different
components work together to make it a self sufficient system. In addition to the self reliance, this system of
street lightening uses the renewable source of energy; and therefore, it is environmental friendly. The proposed
alternative (SSL) looks better than the conventional street lightening system which involves high pressure
sodium vapour (HPSV) lamps powered by electric grid through transmission lines. However, installation cost
of SSL is much higher than the HPSV system installation. On the other hand, components of SSL have higher
life time than the components of HPSV system. The costs and life time are obtained from multiple sources
including contract documents of Government of India and standard schedule of rates (SSR) of state
Governments. It is clear that the total cost of installation of each SSL system is more than five times the cost
of HPSV system.
                                                 Average       annual
                                                 cost\saving (per
  Cost item              Initial cost (per unit) unit)                Notes
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❖ Operational /production feasibility:
The operation costs of HPSV systems. In the conventional system the street lights are powered by electric grid
by overhead transmission lines. The operation cost not only involves the cost of power consumed by HPSV
lamps but it also includes the cost of power loss in transmission. Loss of power is lesser if it is transmitted at
higher volts than at lower volts. The actual loss is a function of power transmission load, cable material and
cross section of the transmission lines. To simplify the calculations this study assumes the loss of power per
km through a high volt (HT) line as 0.2% and the loss of power per km through a low volt (LT) line as 0.4%
of the total power transmitted through them. In order to determine the total loss of power.
 The advantages include:
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(6) No 240V electric distribution cables throughout the network and
(7) Sustainable use of natural resources (uses solar power for operation).
COMPONENTS:
A) Battery: For 9v power supply we can use 6pcs dry cell or 6F22 9v single piece battery.
B) Switch: Any general-purpose switch can be used. Switch is used as circuit breaker.
L.D.R: (Light Depending Resistance)
It is a special type of resistance whose value depends on the brightness of light which is falling on it. It has
resistance of about 1mega ohm when in total darkness, but a resistance of only about 5k ohms when brightness
illuminated. It responds to a large part of light spectrum.
A diode is a component that only allows electricity to flow one way. It can be thought as a sort of one way
street for electrons. Because of this characteristic, diode are used to transform or rectify AC voltage into a DC
voltage. Diodes have two connections, an anode and a cathode
D)Variable resistance: (Potentiometer)
Resistors are one of the most common electronic components. A resistor is a device that limits, or resists
current. The current limiting ability or resistance is measured in ohms, represented by the Greek symbol
Omega.
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E) PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
with the help of P.C.B it is easy to assemble circuit with neat and clean end products. P.C.B is made of Bakelite
with surface pasted with copper track-layout. For each components leg, hole is made.
All components pin are passed through the PCB hole and soldered back side
Precautions:
Use a Sensitive LDR. You can test it using a multimeter.
I.C should not be heated too much while soldering, excess heat can destroy it. For safety and easy to replace,
use of I.C base is suggested. While placing the I.C, pin number one should be made sure at right hole.
Opposite polarity of battery can destroy I.C so please check the polarity before switching ON the circuit. One
should use diode in series with switch for safety since diode allows flowing current in one direction only.
L.E.D glows in forward bias only so incorrect polarity of L.E.D will not glow. Out put voltage of our project
is 7.3 volt therefore 4 LED in series can be easily used without resistance. If you are using four white colour
LED in series then power required will be 12V instead of 9V supply or use 3 Pcs white LED in series because
bias voltage of whole LED is greater than other colour LED.
Each component should be soldered neat and clean. We should check for any dry soldered.
f) LDR should be so adjusted that it should not get light from streetlight itself.
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Description Of Sensor Street Light
Street lighting is a community service that consumes a major chunk of energy resources. Research shows that
18% – 38% of power resource goes toward fulfilling this need. With the rise in demand for power and
significant gap between demand and supply, issues such as power outages and unoptimized usage like bright
street lights in low footfall areas lead to substantial wastage. There is a need to optimize the consumption
using Smart Street Light without compromising the safety of the citizens.
The Internet of Things (IoT)primarily enables the concept of Smart Street Lights by collecting different types
of electronic data from different physical devices using sensors and supplying information to the devices. By
this, the expense spent on street lights can be significantly reduced and the amount saved can be invested in
other development of the nation.
IOTIS an advanced automation system that uses AI(Artificial Intelligence)technology to deliver automated
services. IOTIS used in several applications. To name a few smart cards, smart roads, smart home, smart
kitchen, smart parking, smart lighting. The several issues encountered with the current manual street light
system such as connectivity issues, timing, and maintenance problem can be resolved using technology that
simplifies various manual effort.
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4P’S OF MARKETING: MARKETING MIX
1. Product:
  - Design sensor street lights with innovative features, customizable options, and compatibility with smart
city infrastructure.
  - Offer different models catering to various urban environments, ensuring adaptability to diverse municipal
needs.
2. Price:
  - Implement a pricing strategy that reflects the long-term cost savings and environmental benefits of sensor
street lights.
 - Consider tiered pricing for different packages or customization levels, allowing flexibility for various
budget constraints.
3. Place:
  - Establish strategic distribution channels, partnering with reputable suppliers and distributors in the lighting
and urban infrastructure sectors.
 - Focus on regions with a strong emphasis on sustainability and smart city initiatives, aligning with the target
market.
4. Promotion:
  - Utilize digital marketing channels, such as social media, online advertising, and content marketing, to
create awareness and educate the target audience.
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  - Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and community events to showcase the sensor street light project
and engage with potential stakeholders.
1. Content Marketing:
  - Develop informative content highlighting the benefits of sensor street lights through blogs, articles, and
videos.
 - Emphasize energy efficiency, cost savings, and environmental impact.
 3. SEO Optimization:
 - Optimize website content and product descriptions for search engines to improve online visibility.
 - Use relevant keywords related to smart lighting, sustainability, and urban infrastructure.
4. Industry Partnerships:
 - Collaborate with urban planning organizations, smart city initiatives, and environmental groups.
 - Form partnerships to enhance credibility and tap into established networks.
7. Public Relations: - Work on positive media coverage by issuing press releases and engaging with
relevant journalists.
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 - Highlight the innovative features and impact of sensor street lights on urban environments.
9. User-generated Content:
 - Encourage users to share their experiences with sensor street lights on social media.
 - Run contests or campaigns to collect and showcase user-generated content.
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Marketing Technique used for sensor streetlight:
1. Market Research:
  Conduct a thorough market analysis to identify target demographics, competitors, and trends in smart
lighting. Understand the demand for sensor street lights and potential growth areas.
2. Target Audience:
 Identify specific industries or municipalities that would benefit most from sensor streetlights. Tailor your
marketing messages to address the unique needs and challenges of these target audiences.
3. Online Presence:
  Develop a professional website highlighting the features, specifications, and benefits of your sensor street
lights. Utilize SEO strategies to ensure your website ranks high in relevant searches.
6. Training Programs:
   Offer training programs for municipal staff and technicians to ensure proper installation and maintenance
of your sensor street lights. This builds trust and reliability around your product.
8. Feedback Loop:
   Establish a feedback loop to gather insights from customers and use this information for continuous
improvement of your sensor street light products. Regularly update features based on user needs and
technological advancements.
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utility providers are seeking new ways to decrease energy usage and reduce costs. Switching from halogen to
LED luminaires can help achieve that goal by delivering immediate savings of 50 to 80 percent through
reduced energy use. Moreover, installing smart LEDs can generate an additional 10 to 20 percent savings by
adjusting output to ambient light levels, dimming or brightening as needed.1 They can also be set to turn on
only when they detect motion, and then dim or turn off after a specific amount of time.
Traffic control. Video monitoring can help cities better understand traffic and pedestrian patterns, adjust, as
well as route emergency-response vehicles around congested areas.
Parking control. Street light sensors can provide information about available parking in densely populated
areas, as well as monitor vehicles for parking violations without sending personnel out on the street.
Crime detection and prevention. Streetlights with video cameras can aid police in solving crimes after they
happens well as deter new crimes from occurring. With sound sensors, police can pinpoint specific
information, such as gunshots, and then rapidly secure an area. Atlanta, Georgia, has reduced crime by 28
percent through its use of smart streetlights.
Emergency response: Emergency-response operators can activate streetlights to help guide emergency
workers to specific locations. Lights can also be flashed in sequence, or the color could change, to indicate
emergency evacuation routes during natural disasters such as floods and tornados.
Environmental monitoring. Streetlights can be equipped with sensors that identify toxic chemicals, pollen
counts, or air pollution levels. Air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk according to the
World Health Organization.
The technology behind smart streetlights can vary depending on its features and requirements, but typically,
it involves a combination of cameras and sensors. When implemented on standard streetlights, these devices
can detect movement that enables dynamic lighting and dimming. It also allows neighboring fixtures to
communicate with each other. If a pedestrian or car is detected, all surrounding lights will brighten until
movement is no longer captured.
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Capabilities of smart street light:
Additional capabilities of smart streetlights may require more technology, such as image sensors, seismic
sensors, sound sensors, speakers, weather and water detection sensors, and wireless transmitters.
After smart streetlights are installed, most vendors offer software that can help cities monitor and manage the
technology. This software can also be used to gather any data collected by the streetlights and adjust its
features, such as dimming time.
The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has published guidelines on how government agencies can
implement smart streetlights.
Features of smart street light:
While the features of smart streetlights depend on the specific technology used by city planners, examples of
common functionality include the following:
dynamic lighting controls based on movement detection; environmental and weather monitoring; digital
signage that can update as needed, such as parking regulations or accident alerts;
parking management, such as alerting officials of illegally parked vehicles or drivers of open spaces; extended
cellular and wireless communications; traffic management through real-time data feeds that track congestion
and speed; and automatic emergency response in the event of a car crash or crime.
Despite the long-term value in upgrading lighting networks, there are a few challenges. Although smart
streetlights save money over time, the initial investment is a large one. Streetlighting costs can account for
more than 40% of a city's energy costs -- although converting from halogen to basic LED luminaires yields
up to 80% in instant savings.
Plus, there are multiple applications and technology platforms, so choosing the right ones can be challenging.
The lack of common standards across networks poses challenges as well.
Another barrier is the lack of consumer knowledge surrounding the features and benefits of smart streetlights.
Lastly, implementing smart streetlights requires compliance with federal and utility regulations
Conclusion
This paper proposes energy efficient of automatic street lighting system based on low cost microcontroller.
The main objective is to design energy efficient based controller for controlling the Light Emitting Diode
(LED) based street lamp via appropriate lighting levels control. This system is consists of a microcontroller,
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light sensor, rain sensor, laser sensor and a set of the light emitting diode (LED) module. While, the controlling
and managing of the system is based on the number of traffic and five different level of street light brightness
has been used for lighting up the street and proportional to the number of traffic. The system was programmed
to automatically turn off during the hours of daylight and only operate during the night and heavy raining or
bad weather. Several numbers of tests have been conducted to test and validate the proposed prototype in the
different environment. As conclusion, around 77%-81% reduction in power consumption can be achieved
through this proposed automatic street lighting system for energy efficiency system design.
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