Norway solar street lights

Based on the struggle for saving energy and improve the sustainability of Oslo, the capital of Norway,the efficiency of street lighting was highlighted as one of the prosperous options. The ambitious goals resulted in a plan for replacement of old fixtures with new high-performance fixtures [ source ].

10,000 high-pressure sodium lights have been introduced around the city. The energy-saving potential has been estimated to 4.5 GWh/year. Climate and Energy Strategy for Oslo targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2020, and by 95% by 2030, from the 1990 level [ source].

By using electronic dimming gear and power-line communication each luminary is individually controlled, monitored and manipulated to both save energy and increase the safety level for the ordinance [ source ]. In Oslo, 10,000 intelligent streetlights are operated bya central database that monitors and administers commands.

Multiple benefits:CO2 emissions reductions as well as an energy-saving potential of 4.5 GWh/year. Based on the struggle for saving energy and improve the sustainability of Oslo, the capital of Norway, the efficiency of street lighting was highlighted as one of the prosperous options.

Norway's new and strengthened target is to reduce emissions with at least 50 %, and towards 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels [ source]. Norwegian Energy Policy aims to provide a suitable framework for maintaining an efficient, climate-friendly and reliable energy supply system.

City plan for Oslo 2018sets goals and strategies towards 2040 with a focus on a greener, warmer and more creative city. Climate strategy for 2030 target for non-compulsory emissions will be achieved with the main emphasis on domestic emission reductions and with the necessary use of the EU regulatory flexibility mechanisms [ source ].