FlexIP | E-REDES

By pursuing the strategy of modernising the distribution network and adopting new technologies, essential for the energy transition and decarbonisation, we have made significant advances in the development of smarter Public Lighting systems with the capacity to provide differentiating services.

This is the case with FlexIP, a point-to-point remote management system for public lighting, whose first pilot project was implemented in 2019 in the parish of Samouco, in the municipality of Alcochete, and replicated in 2020 in the city of Portalegre. Currently, the FlexIP system is already installed in around 3,000 luminaires, spread across 15 different municipalities, and is expected to exceed 4,000 luminaires by 2024.

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Thanks to this technology, it is possible to adapt the lighting levels in public spaces, according to lighting profiles defined in the management platform created for this purpose, as well as to control each luminaire individually. The FlexIP system also allows the population to interact with the Public Lighting, within pre-established limits, through its cell phone using a QR Code.

FlexIP has already allowed efficiency gains of around 70% and enables us to react more quickly and effectively to anomalies detected in public lighting, improving the quality of the service provided. This system is based on an open architecture, allowing the integration of components from different manufacturers and openness to innovation.

The goal is to work together with municipalities in the visualization and control of the Public Lighting network, accessing the FlexIP platform or integrating with municipal management systems. Based on FlexIP
, it will also be possible to install sensors to collect relevant information for Smart Cities, such as meteorological data, urban activity levels, noise and air quality. Initiatives like this reinforce E-REDES' and municipalities' bet on energy efficiency and smart network management, with a clear improvement in service quality.

For more information, visit the project page on the Porto Energy Transition Accelerator website.