Light Only When and Where Needed

How It Works

System Components:

• Controller per pole or group
• Presence/ambient light sensors
• Communication (LoRa, NB-IoT, PLC)
• Central management platform

Features:

• Automatic dimming based on time/season
• Intensification on motion detection
• Consumption and fault reporting
• Programmable scenarios (events, emergencies)

Communication Technologies

LoRaWAN

• Range: 5-15km urban
• Infrastructure cost: Low
• Latency: Acceptable for control

NB-IoT

• Coverage: Where mobile network exists
• Advantage: No own infrastructure
• Cost: Subscription per device

PLC (Power Line Communication)

• Uses the power cable
• Zero additional infrastructure
• Limitation: Possible interference

Typical ROI

• Energy savings: 50-70%
• Maintenance reduction: 30%
• Payback: 3-5 years
• LED lifetime: 15+ years

Find a Parking Spot Instantly

Sensor Types

In-Ground Sensors

• Detection: Magnetometric
• Accuracy: >99%
• Durability: 5-10 years
• Installation: Asphalt coring

Overhead Sensors (cameras/radar)

• Coverage: Multiple spots per device
• Accuracy: 95-98%
• Advantage: No pavement modification
• Use: Covered parking

Ultrasonic Sensors (indoor)

• Mounting: Ceiling
• LED indicator per spot
• Use: Malls, buildings

Complete Parking System

Components:

1. Sensors per spot
2. Collection gateways
3. Processing server
4. Guidance displays
5. Mobile app
6. Payment integration

Advanced Features:

• Advance spot reservation
• Navigation to free spot
• Automatic payment (ANPR + account)
• Occupancy statistics for planning

Data for a Healthy City

Monitored Parameters

Air Quality

• PM2.5 / PM10 (particles)
• NO2, O3, SO2, CO
• VOC (volatile organic compounds)
• Calculated AQI index

Noise

• Continuous dB level
• Frequency analysis (source identification)
• Affected zone mapping

Weather

• Temperature, humidity
• Atmospheric pressure
• Precipitation, wind
• UV radiation

Sensor Network

Fixed Stations (reference-grade)

• High precision, certified
• Cost: €5,000-50,000
• Density: 1 per 10-50km²
• Professional calibration

Low-Cost Sensors (screening)

• Acceptable precision after calibration
• Cost: €100-1,000
• Density: 1 per 0.5-2km²
• Complement reference stations

Data Usage

• Citizen alerting (app, SMS)
• Traffic restrictions in polluted zones
• Informed urban planning
• Reporting to authorities

Efficient and Sustainable Collection

Smart Bins

Fill Level Sensors

• Technology: Ultrasonic, ToF (Time of Flight)
• Accuracy: ±5% level
• Communication: LoRa, NB-IoT
• Battery: 3-5 years

Features:

• Real-time level reporting
• Fill prediction (ML)
• Alert when full
• Fire detection (optional)

Collection Route Optimization

Algorithms:

• Collect only full bins (>80%)
• Dynamic routing based on data
• Traffic and restriction avoidance
• Vehicle load balancing

Results:

• -30% km traveled
• -40% fuel
• -50% overflow incidents
• Happier citizens

Smart Sorting

Separated Bins:

• Waste type identification (visual AI)
• Automatic compaction
• Gamification for recycling
• Rewards for correct behavior

Connectivity for Millions of Devices

LPWAN Technologies

LoRaWAN

• Frequency: 868MHz (EU)
• Range: 2-15km
• Data rate: 0.3-50 kbps
• Battery: 10+ years for sensors
• Ideal for: Sensors, metering

NB-IoT

• Uses existing mobile network
• Superior indoor penetration
• Guaranteed QoS
• Ideal for: Critical applications

Sigfox

• Third-party operated network
• Ultra-low power
• Short messages (12 bytes)
• Ideal for: Simple asset tracking

Smart City Network Architecture

Field Sensors → Gateways → Network Server → IoT Platform
                                                   ↓
                                            Vertical Applications
                                            (Lighting, Parking, etc.)

Deployment Considerations

Gateway Placement:

• Height: Buildings, telco towers
• Coverage: Overlap for redundancy
• Backhaul: Fiber or 4G

Security:

• End-to-end encryption (AES-128)
• Device authentication
• Network segmentation

Unifying City Data

IoT Platform for Smart City

Core Features:

• Device management (provisioning, OTA)
• Data ingestion (millions of messages/day)
• Time-series storage
• Alerting and rules engine
• Visualization and dashboards
• API for integration

Options:

• ThingsBoard (open source)
• AWS IoT / Azure IoT
• Specialized platforms (Libelium, TTN)

City Operating System

Concept: Unified platform integrating all city systems:

• Public lighting
• Parking
• Traffic and signaling
• Environmental monitoring
• Emergency services
• Utilities (water, energy)

Benefits:

• Single source of truth
• Cross-domain correlations
• Unified dashboard for operators
• Open data for citizens/developers

Interoperability

Standards:

• FIWARE (EU standard for Smart Cities)
• NGSI-LD (data model)
• oneM2M (IoT interoperability)

Successful Implementations

Barcelona, Spain

Project: Integrated City OS

Implementation:

• 19,500 smart energy meters
• 1,100 parking sensors
• LED lighting with dimming
• Smart park irrigation

Results:

• €75M/year energy savings
• 25% park water consumption reduction
• 20% parking revenue increase

Santander, Spain

Project: SmartSantander (EU pilot)

Implementation:

• 20,000+ IoT sensors
• Experimental platform
• Parking, environment, traffic

Results:

• Laboratory for new technologies
• Model replicated in other cities
• Open data for research

Songdo, South Korea

Project: Smart City from scratch

Implementation:

• Everything connected from construction
• Pneumatic waste collection
• Integrated building automation

Results:

• 76% recycling rate
• 30% emission reduction vs traditional city

The Road to Smart City

Implementation Phases

Phase 1: Pilot (6-12 months)

• Priority vertical selection
• Limited pilot zone
• Proof of concept
• Lessons learned

Phase 2: Scale-up (1-2 years)

• City-wide extension
• Integration with existing systems
• Staff training
• Citizen communication

Phase 3: Maturation (ongoing)

• Continuous optimization
• New verticals
• Open innovation
• Replication in other cities

Funding Sources

European Funds:

• Horizon Europe (research)
• Digital Europe Programme
• Recovery and Resilience Facility
• Structural funds

Business Models:

• PPP (Public-Private Partnership)
• ESCO (Energy Service Company)
• As-a-Service (OpEx vs CapEx)

Demonstrable ROI:

• Operational savings
• New revenues (parking, data)
• Cost avoidance (preventive maintenance)

Building Smart Cities Together

Smart City is not a destination, but a continuous journey of improving urban life through technology.

Steps for Local Administrations

1. Strategy - Long-term vision, clear priorities
2. Pilot - Test small before expanding
3. Partnerships - Technology + local expertise
4. Open Data - Innovation ecosystem
5. Citizens - Involvement and continuous feedback

Torcip Solutions for Smart City

IoT Hardware:

• Environmental sensors (air, noise, weather)
• Lighting controllers
• LoRaWAN gateways
• Parking sensors

Firmware and Software:

• Complete LoRaWAN stack
• IoT platform integration
• Custom applications
• Operational dashboards

Services:

• Architecture consulting
• Pilot and proof of concept
• Deployment and integration
• Support and maintenance

Experience:

• Pilot projects in Romania
• Partnerships with municipalities
• European funds integration

Contact us for a discussion about how we can transform your city into a Smart City.