An automatic streetlight system with fault detection, energy consumption reduction and security alert features.

Abstract

Street light provides a great support and benefit to the people that use the roads at night. It also can enhance safety for drivers or pedestrians to prevent accidents because they can see upcoming obstacle towards them with the support of light and increase the vision of them on the road. But if the street light is broken, it’s dangerous for the drivers and pedestrians because the probability of accidents and crimes to occur extremely increases. Streetlights are also left to lit at maximum brightness even when there is no motion in the vicinity, which wastes/consumes a lot of energy. So, this final year Project report presents the design and development of “an Automatic Streetlight System with fault detection, energy consumption reduction and security alert features”. This system automatically detects the fault in street light and sends a notification to the authorized technicians using a GSM which eases the work of maintenance and repair. This also eliminates manual registration report or report through phone calls by citizens. The system also dims the streetlight bulbs when no activity (motion) is detected in highway road/streets. In case any activity is detected in the road at night; the dimmed light becomes bright till motion is detected no more. This reduces on the unnecessary wastage of energy. It also includes a safety button which when pressed, provides a direct and immediate way for individuals to call for help in emergency situations as it sends a message via a GSM, ensuring rapid response from law enforcement or emergency services.