Over 50,000 Bhopal Streetlights Set To Glow Smarter From Diwali
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): More than 50,000 streetlights across Bhopal are set for a Diwali makeover, with the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) planning to install Centralised Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) panels worth around Rs 2.75 crore. The system will automatically switch streetlights on at dusk and off at dawn, while alerting the control room whenever a light develops a fault. Bhopal…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to install more than 50,000 Centralised Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) panels across the city to upgrade streetlights for Diwali. The Rs 2.75 crore investment will enable automatic lighting control, alerting the control room of any faults, and reducing unnecessary power consumption.
Currently, Bhopal has approximately 70,000 streetlights, including 20,000 under the Smart City project. The BMC's electrical section has begun the tender process, with installation expected to commence by late October. One CCMS panel, with a capacity of around 15 kilowatts, can monitor and control between 100 and 200 streetlights.
The technology has reportedly saved about 10% electricity during a trial in selected areas. The BMC aims to reduce electricity expenditure and address frequent streetlight breakdowns through this initiative.
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