Remote Group Street Lighting Control in Italy
83 central controllers installed across 8 municipalities in Abruzzo and Lazio regions for centralized group lighting control and monitoring.
A smart lighting control project was deployed across 8 municipalities in the Abruzzo and Lazio regions of Italy, focusing on group control and remote monitoring. A total of 83 central controllers were installed to manage street lighting through centralized control cabinets — covering over 300 power cabinets across participating communes.
What Was Implemented
The system is based on remote group control architecture, using DITRA CORE PRO controllers for switching and monitoring. This approach allows city operators to manage entire lighting segments from a single cabinet without requiring communication to each individual luminaire.
Key Features
Centralized control of grouped luminaires
Remote switching and monitoring via 83 controllers
Real-time feedback on system status and faults
On-demand switching to accommodate seasonal or situational lighting needs
Simple integration with existing cabinet infrastructure and luminaire types
This method is particularly effective in municipalities with segmented lighting networks, where upgrading to individual control is not yet economically justified but visibility, reliability, and energy efficiency are still required.
Why Group Control Works for Municipalities
Group control systems offer a low-barrier entry into smart lighting. They provide:
Lower installation and maintenance costs
Centralized management with a clear upgrade path to individual control
Compatibility with legacy lighting infrastructure
Support for energy-saving strategies through scenario-based automation
Streamlined operations across multiple towns or districts from a central platform
This solution ensures that municipalities — regardless of size — can adopt smart lighting strategies and gradually evolve their systems over time.
Results & Benefits
Improved operational efficiency across 8 municipalities
Significant energy savings via grouped scheduling and on-demand control
Scalable and modular system ready for future upgrades
Reduced maintenance and faster fault diagnostics
Cost-effective modernization with no need for individual luminaire nodes
