Smart Cities
Smart City Lighting
LEDprofessional Review (LpR) – Sept/Oct 2026, Issue#117
Smart lighting is shaping the future of connected cities. This issue explores the technologies, standards, and real-world projects driving that shift—from data-driven public lighting and interoperable infrastructure to Prague’s Dvorecký Bridge. An interview with TALQ Secretary General Simon Dunkley and insights into human centric lighting round out the issue, connecting urban innovation with the needs of people.
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Dear Readers,
Smart City Lighting is transforming urban infrastructure, connecting illumination with intelligent controls, data, and new services that improve sustainability, efficiency, safety, and quality of life. Streetlighting is evolving from a traditional public utility into an essential component of connected, responsive cities.
In this issue of LEDprofessional Review, we explore this transformation from multiple perspectives. Stefan Hofmann's commentary sets the stage for the evolution from LEDs to smart city platforms. Contributions from TALQ, IEEE Smart Cities, UL Solutions, and Zhaga highlight the importance of interoperability, open standards, intelligent controls, and reliable measurement technologies.
Practical insights from Techno and Prague's Dvorecký Bridge project demonstrate how innovative lighting technologies can be integrated into urban infrastructure, combining functionality, connectivity, and architectural quality.
Our comprehensive LEDprofessional research report examines the broader technological and strategic opportunities of responsive cities. Meanwhile, Jan Denneman's contribution on Good Light provides an essential human perspective, emphasizing how scientific knowledge can help create healthier and more comfortable lighting environments.
Ultimately, the future of smart lighting is not defined by technology alone. Successful smart cities must combine innovation, interoperability, environmental responsibility, and human well-being. Our goal is to connect these perspectives and contribute to a better understanding of lighting's expanding role in tomorrow's cities.
My sincere thanks to all authors, organizations, and partners for sharing their expertise and supporting this special edition. Enjoy your read!
Yours Sincerely,
Siegfried Luger
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4 · Editorial
8 · Commentary — From Better LEDs to Smart City Platforms — Stefan Hofmann
10 · News — International Lighting News
16 · TALQ Interview — Simon Dunkley, Secretary General of the TALQ Consortium — Compiled by the editors of LED professional
Smart City Lighting
20 IEEE Smart Cities Technical Community and the Role of Smart Lighting — Professor Georges Zissis
22 Dynamic Illuminance Measurements in Public Lighting – Scale, Standards Compliance and Data-Driven Management — UL Solutions
26 Engineering an Integrated Lighting System for Prague’s Dvorecký Bridge — Marek Vinecký
32 The Physical Layer of the Modern, Connected City — Techno
36 Plug and Play for the City: What Zhaga-D4i Means for Smart Lighting Infrastructure — Zhaga Consortium
40 From Smart Lighting to Responsive Cities — LEDprofessional
Human Centric Lighting
46 Good Light: From Science to Practice – The Next Step in the Evolution of Lighting — Good Light Group
