Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Smart LED Streetlights Gain IFAT India Recognition
Andhra Pradesh is replacing many old streetlights with smarter LED lights.
The project is being carried out with Energy Efficiency Services Limited, or EESL.
These lights can be monitored from a central computer system.
The system can show where each light is and send alerts when there is a problem.
Officials say the project could save 19.57 million units of electricity every year.
It may also reduce pollution, electricity bills and repair costs.
More than 120 urban local bodies have completed agreements for the project.
Work in Visakhapatnam is being given priority before the CII Global Summit.
EESL plans to install 7.5 lakh smart lights by March 2027.
Andhra Pradesh is implementing a smart LED street-lighting project with Energy Efficiency Services Limited.
The project aims to replace 10.5 lakh conventional streetlights across urban local bodies.
A centralized platform will provide real-time monitoring, GIS-based asset management and automated alerts.
Officials estimate annual savings of 19.57 million electricity units, along with lower emissions and costs.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited plans to install 7.5 lakh smart LED lights by March 2027, with Visakhapatnam work prioritized ahead of the CII Global Summit.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Government, Energy Efficiency Services Limited, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, and participating urban local bodies.
- What
- A smart LED street-lighting project to replace 10.5 lakh conventional streetlights with centrally monitored systems.
- When
- The project is under implementation; Visakhapatnam work is targeted before the CII Global Summit, while the first phase is planned for completion by March 2027.
- Where
- Across urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh, with identified stretches in Visakhapatnam prioritized.
- Why
- To improve energy efficiency and urban infrastructure while reducing electricity use, carbon emissions, expenditure and maintenance costs.
- Implementing partners
- Andhra Pradesh Government and Energy Efficiency Services Limited
- Planned replacement
- 10.5 lakh conventional streetlights
- Estimated annual electricity savings
- 19.57 million units
- First-phase target
- 7.5 lakh smart LED streetlights by March 2027
- Agreements completed
- More than 120 urban local bodies
- Smart system features
- Real-time monitoring, GIS-based asset management and automated alerts
- Visakhapatnam deadline
- Identified stretches are expected to be completed by the end of September, ahead of the CII Global Summit