Ubicquia, a leading provider of smart city platforms, has unveiled an innovative utility-grade streetlight controller, specifically designed for both cobra head and decorative streetlights. This new solution is poised to revolutionise streetlight management with its advanced capabilities aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, asset management, and cost reduction for utilities and municipalities across the globe.
The latest addition to Ubicquia's product line, the UbiCell Utility-Grade Universal lighting controller (UGU), is projected to set a new benchmark in intelligent lighting systems. With the backing of insights gathered from around 800 successful deployments, Ubicquia is confident in the UGU's ability to fill a significant void in the realm of streetlight management.
The UbiCell UGU stands out due to its AI-driven capabilities, which provide operators with unprecedented network visibility. Unlike its predecessors or other solutions on the market, this new controller offers real-time insights coupled with advanced diagnostics. Such features enable operators to monitor performance proactively, detect potential issues early, and address them with precision, thereby enhancing the efficiency of repair prioritisation. This development represents a major advancement in simplifying streetlight management and allows utilities and cities to make quicker and more informed decisions.
Keith Chinchar, the General Manager of Ubicquia's Smart Streetlighting business, underscored the innovative design of the UbiCell UGU, stating, “We’ve integrated our extensive field experience across diverse geographies and challenging conditions into the UbiCell UGU. This product offers utility-grade performance and comprehensive electrical diagnostics in a single versatile controller that provides unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness."
Ubicquia's collaboration with industry leaders has already shown positive outcomes. Sarah Golish, Senior Vice President of Digital Lighting Networks at Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls, confirmed the benefits experienced by cities and utilities that have adopted the infrastructure luminaires integrating the UbiCell solution. She mentioned, "After our successful launch of AutoConnect by AEL luminaires with embedded Cell Connect solution powered by the UbiCell 3i, we are excited to extend and complement our offering to include the new field-installable UbiCell UGU."
The introduction of the Ubicquia UGU is expected to have significant implications for cities worldwide, providing a more sustainable and cost-effective approach to streetlight management. By equipping municipalities with the tools for better energy management and operational efficiency, this advancement reflects the growing trend towards smart city initiatives aimed at improving urban living environments.
Source: Noah Wire Services