Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-2 | Issue-01 | 49-56
Research Article
Solar-powered LED Street Lighting System Case Study-American University of Sharjah, UAE
Silpa Baburajan, Faisal Amin Al Zarooni, Dr. Ahmed Osman
Published : Jan. 31, 2017
Abstract
This report describes an intelligent street lighting system with integrated solar energy resources and mobile
application. Based on the rate of 0.45 fils/KW.hr (fils-UAE currency subdivision), it cost AUS (American University of
Sharjah) AED 373,852 per annum (AED-UAE currency)due to the usage of conventional high-pressure sodium lamps in
their street lighting. In our project, the proposed solution is to replace all of the conventional lamps with LED (Light
Emitting Diode) lamps in AUS and then control them using motion sensors and further develop a mobile application,
using which we can control the switching ON/OFF of the LEDs and at the same time check for defected unit. Solar
radiation energy is used to charge the battery during daytime, and offer energy to the LEDs light equipment at night. A
dimmable Modula is designed and integrated to the system to dim the LEDs at night from 01:00-06:00am. This system
has a double advantage- it utilizes renewable energy and also reduces cost.