Street lighting is often a city’s or township’s biggest lighting spend — and a public
safety essential. Whether you’re a municipal buyer, EPC contractor, or developer, specifying
the right LED street lights protects you in tenders and saves lakhs in energy. Here’s the
complete buyer’s guide.
Step 1: Wattage by Road Type
| Road Type | Typical LED Wattage |
|---|---|
| Residential lanes & pathways | 20–45 W |
| City roads & approach roads | 60–130 W |
| Main & arterial roads | 150–180 W |
| Highways & expressways | 180–350 W |
Reway’s street lighting range covers every road type — from LITE for residential lanes to NOVA PRO and ALON for highways.
Step 2: Compare Efficacy (lm/W), Not Wattage
The number that saves you money is efficacy — lumens per watt. Premium
street lights reach up to 160 lm/W. Across thousands of poles, choosing high efficacy over a
budget fixture saves lakhs in electricity over the life of the project.
Step 3: Demand IP66 & Surge Protection
Street lights face monsoon, dust, and unstable grid voltage. Insist on IP66
(dust- and water-proof) and built-in surge protection (up to 10KV) so fixtures
survive India’s conditions and power spikes.
Step 4: Pole Height & Spacing
Uniform light with no dark patches comes from correct pole height and spacing for each
road. Ask your supplier for a lighting design showing lux and uniformity — don’t rely on
wattage guesses.
Step 5: Certifications for Tenders
For any government or municipal project, insist on BIS, CRS, LM-79 and LM-80
documentation. Non-certified products can disqualify a bid or fail audits.
Step 6: Add CCMS for Smart Control
Pairing street lights with a CCMS (Centralized Control & Monitoring System) enables remote
dimming, fault alerts, and up to 70% energy savings — increasingly expected in Smart Cities Mission
tenders.
Buyer Checklist
- Match wattage to road type and pole height
- Compare efficacy (aim 130+ lm/W)
- Insist on IP66 + 10KV surge protection
- Get a lux + uniformity lighting design
- Demand BIS, CRS, LM-79, LM-80 documents
- Consider CCMS for control and savings
Frequently Asked Questions
What wattage street light for a main road?
Main and arterial roads typically use 150–180W LED; highways use 180–350W, depending on
width and pole height.
Which certifications are needed for street light tenders?
BIS and CRS are essential; LM-79 and LM-80 verify the brightness and lifespan claims.
How much can CCMS save on street lighting?
Up to 70% of energy and operational costs through automated dimming and scheduling.
Reway supplies BIS-certified LED
street lights (up to 160 lm/W, IP66) and CCMS for municipal and EPC projects.
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