Smart Lighting in Indonesia: PLC-Based Control for LED and HPS Streetlights

A unified PLC-based control system enabling seamless operation of both LED and HPS streetlights over a single power line

DITRA Solutions implemented a large-scale smart lighting control system in Jakarta, Indonesia, combining modern LED technology with legacy streetlights — all managed through powerline communication (PLC).

 

Key Highlights
  

    •    4 000+ control nodes installed at the bottom of the poles
    •    65+ gateways deployed to manage communication
    •    System controls both LED luminaires and HPS lamps
    •    Full on/off switching and dimming via PLC
    •    Covers main avenues and side streets

 

What We Delivered
 

   •    A unified lighting control system using existing power lines
    •    Seamless integration of new dimmable LEDs and old HPS lamps
    •    Intelligent dimming profiles for energy savings
    •    Reliable two-way communication using our DITRA CORE PRO and LiteLINE controllers

 

Project Results
 

   •    Significant energy savings thanks to adaptive dimming
    •    Improved lighting quality and safety in urban areas
    •    Lower operational costs through remote management
    •    Extended service life of lighting infrastructure
    •    A scalable and future-ready control system