Project Introduction 

Location: Tainan,Taiwan

Project Name: ORing's Smart Lighting Controller Adopted in Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City

Products Deployed: ORing's smart lighting controller

Project Requirement 

● Increase use of renewable energy
● Minimize impact on the environment
● Monitor, display, and broadcast temperature and humidity data
● Control street lighting automatically to reduce energy consumption

In 2016, the Taiwan government launched the Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City initiative in Tainan as part of its efforts to promote renewable energy and sustainable urban development. The project aims to create an eco-friendly, human-centered smart city that integrates green energy technologies with intelligent infrastructure.

To minimize environmental impact and improve energy efficiency, the science city required a smart lighting system capable of automatically controlling streetlights, monitoring environmental conditions, and optimizing energy consumption. The project also sought to increase the use of renewable energy by intelligently coordinating solar power and grid electricity, supporting the development of a more sustainable and energy-efficient urban environment.

Solution 

In response to the growing adoption of renewable energy, the Taiwanese government launched the Shalun Green Energy Science City project in Tainan in 2016. The project aims to create an eco-friendly, sustainable, and human-centered smart city while fostering the development of green energy technologies.

To minimize environmental impact, the science city deployed a smart lighting system featuring ORing’s smart lighting controllers. Compliant with the international DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) standard, the controllers enable flexible dimming and real-time monitoring of lighting conditions. Automatic sensing technology adjusts lighting according to sunrise and sunset times or analyzed data, improving illumination efficiency and visibility for pedestrians and cyclists.

The system also provides automatic fault detection for voltage, current, driver, and device failures. Administrators can receive alerts and remotely identify fault locations, significantly reducing troubleshooting time and improving asset management efficiency.  To further optimize energy consumption, the system integrates NB-IoT technology and the OpenADR two-way communication model to intelligently switch between solar power and the grid. During peak hours, solar energy can be utilized to reduce grid demand, power consumption, and carbon emissions. In emergencies, the system can also automatically switch to solar power when grid power is insufficient.

Through ORing’s MagiCITY platform, administrators can centrally manage smart lighting controllers, sensor data loggers, smart meters, and smart trackers through a unified interface, providing efficient and convenient management of the city’s smart infrastructure.

System Structure

Why ORing 

● Intelligent lighting control
● Endows utility poles with multiple functions such as surveillance, image transmission, notices, and weather data
● Switch between solar power and grid energy based on needs