Solar Energy-Based Smart Street Light Control System

Abstract

Distribution stations provide alternating current for most streetlights. As a result, utility companies are required to distribute more power. Currently, however, there is a possibility of using renewable energy sources for streetlights to reduce utility company consumption rates. A streetlight will turn on at 40% of its maximum intensity when there is no object beneath it, according to the program. An Arduino is set to increase the brightness to 100% if any person or vehicle passes a nearby streetlight. Upon expiration of the preset time and if there is no object detected, the intensity gradually decreases to 40%. In the morning, LDR will send a command to Arduino and the streetlight will be turned off. Battery-operated streetlights normally operate with electricity stored in them. When the battery is not sufficiently charged, streetlights will automatically switch to utility power. Keywords: streetlights, LDR, PV cells, brightness