Course on Intelligent Public Lighting and Energy Efficiency
About our
The Smart Public Lighting and Energy Efficiency Course focuses on the design, implementation, and management of advanced urban lighting systems. It covers technologies such as LEDs, sensors, remote control, and IoT platforms to optimize energy consumption and improve the quality of life in cities. It includes knowledge of regulations, energy saving, data management, and cost-benefit analysis. It enables the creation of customized and sustainable solutions for public lighting.
The course offers practical experience in evaluating lighting projects, selecting efficient equipment, and using simulation software for design. Practical case studies of smart cities and the benefits of systems integration for lighting management are explored. This training prepares professionals for roles such as lighting engineers, energy managers, and maintenance technicians, driving the transformation towards more sustainable and efficient cities.
Course on Intelligent Public Lighting and Energy Efficiency
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
620 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Mastery of Smart Public Lighting and Energy Efficiency
- Optimization of public lighting systems to maximize energy efficiency.
- Implementation of smart lighting technologies, such as remote control and adaptation to environmental conditions.
- Analysis of lighting components and systems, including lamps, ballasts, and controllers, to identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluation and selection of energy-efficient lighting solutions, such as LEDs and energy management systems.
- Development of strategies for reducing energy consumption and minimizing the carbon footprint of public lighting.
2. Optimization of Public Lighting: Energy Efficiency and Smart Technologies
2. Public Lighting Optimization: Energy Efficiency and Smart Technologies
- Understand the fundamentals of **energy efficiency** in public lighting.
- Evaluate and select **LED** lighting technologies and other low-consumption alternatives.
- Analyze smart control and management systems to optimize **energy consumption**.
- Design and size public lighting networks considering **lighting criteria** and efficiency.
- Apply simulation tools and software for **optimization** of public lighting.
- Study the regulations and standards related to **energy efficiency** in public lighting.
- Implement **remote management** and remote control solutions for resource optimization.
- Analyze the environmental impact of public lighting and strategies for **Sustainability**.
Evaluate the return on investment (ROI) of street lighting modernization projects.
Learn about the latest trends in smart technologies applied to public lighting, including sensors and connectivity.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Learn to Design and Manage the Public Lighting of the Future: Intelligence, Efficiency and Sustainability
4. Learn to Design and Manage the Public Lighting of the Future: Intelligence, Efficiency, and Sustainability
- Understand the fundamentals of intelligent public lighting: technologies, components, and system architecture.
- Analyze and evaluate different light source options: LED, sodium, etc., considering energy efficiency and life cycle.
- Design public lighting systems optimized for energy efficiency and reduced operating costs.
- Apply simulation and modeling techniques to optimize light distribution and minimize light pollution.
- Integrate sensor and intelligent control technologies for remote management and adaptability of public lighting.
- Implement energy management systems to optimize consumption and reduce the carbon footprint.
- Evaluate and select the best connectivity and communication solutions for public lighting management (IoT, wireless networks).
Understand the standards and regulations related to public lighting and sustainability.
Analyze the environmental impact of public lighting and propose sustainable solutions (reduction of light pollution, use of renewable energy).
Manage public lighting projects, from planning and design to installation, maintenance, and performance evaluation.
5. Master's Degree in Intelligent Public Lighting and Energy Efficiency: Design, Implementation and Optimization
5. Master’s Degree in Smart Street Lighting and Energy Efficiency: Design, Implementation, and Optimization
- Fundamentals of Smart Street Lighting: You will understand the key principles of street lighting, including current regulations, existing technologies, and emerging trends in the sector.
- Design of Smart Lighting Systems: You will learn to design efficient and sustainable lighting systems, using specialized software for luminance calculation, light distribution analysis, and design optimization.
- LED Lighting Technologies and Their Applications: You will delve into the latest LED technologies, their technical characteristics, advantages, and applications in street lighting, including luminaire selection and temperature management.
- Remote Management and Control of Lighting Systems: You will be trained in the use of remote management and control platforms for street lighting, including performance monitoring, scheduling, and detection. of failures and optimization of energy consumption.
- Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings: You will study strategies to improve energy efficiency in public lighting, including optimizing designs, implementing intelligent control systems, and managing demand.
- Communication Networks and Sensors: You will explore the different communication technologies used in smart public lighting systems, including wireless sensor networks, PLC communication systems, and IoT platforms.
- Implementation of Smart Public Lighting Projects: You will learn to plan, execute, and monitor smart public lighting projects, from supplier selection and contract management to system commissioning and maintenance.
- Data Analysis and Big Data in Public Lighting: You will become familiar with data analysis and big data tools for public lighting, including data collection, processing, and interpretation for performance optimization and Decision-making.
- Sustainability and Environment: You will understand the environmental impact of public lighting and learn to design and implement sustainable solutions, including reducing light pollution, protecting biodiversity, and promoting the circular economy.
- Current Legislation and Regulations: You will learn about current legislation and regulations regarding public lighting, including technical requirements, quality standards, and legal obligations.
6. Design, Implementation and Optimization of Intelligent and Efficient Public Lighting Systems
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Fundamentals of Smart Street Lighting: Understand the basic principles of street lighting, including current regulations, standards, and technologies.
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Smart Lighting Technologies: Explore the latest technologies, such as LEDs, sensors, control systems, and communication, to optimize the efficiency and functionality of street lighting.
- Implementation of Smart Lighting Networks: Acquire knowledge about the installation and configuration of smart lighting networks, including data management and cybersecurity.
- Optimization of Existing Systems: Learn to evaluate and improve existing street lighting systems, identifying opportunities for energy savings and performance improvements.
- Systems Management and Maintenance: Acquire skills in the management of smart lighting systems, including preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluate the economic viability of smart public lighting projects, including cost analysis, return on investment, and social benefits.
- Legislation and Regulations: Understand the legislation and regulations applicable to public lighting, including aspects of safety, energy efficiency, and the environment.
- Case Studies and Practical Exercises: Analyze real-world cases of smart public lighting system implementation, identifying best practices and challenges encountered.
- Future Trends and Innovation: Explore future trends in the field of smart public lighting, including the development of new technologies and applications.
Design of Efficient Lighting Systems: Learn to calculate and design lighting systems that optimize energy consumption and minimize light pollution.
Who this program is for:
Course on Intelligent Public Lighting and Energy Efficiency
- Engineers, technicians, and professionals in the electrical, energy, lighting, and urban infrastructure sectors.
- Project managers, department heads, municipal technicians, and staff from Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).
- Architects, urban planners, and designers interested in energy efficiency and sustainability in urban environments.
- Individuals interested in the development and implementation of smart street lighting solutions.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Introduction to Smart Street Lighting
1.1 Evolution of Street Lighting: From Tradition to Intelligence
1.2 Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency in Lighting
1.3 Key Technologies: LEDs, Sensors, and Control Systems
1.4 Benefits of Smart Street Lighting: Sustainability and Savings
1.5 International Standards and Regulations
1.6 Components of a Smart Street Lighting System
1.7 Architecture and Topology of Lighting Networks
1.8 Case Studies: Smart Cities and Street Lighting
1.9 Introduction to Preliminary System Design
1.10 Future Trends and Challenges in the Sector
2.2 Introduction to Smart Street Lighting and Energy Efficiency
2.2 Fundamentals of Light: Concepts and Units
2.3 The Impact of Street Lighting: Safety, Comfort, and Sustainability
2.4 Evolution of Street Lighting: From Traditional to Smart Lighting
2.5 Importance of Energy Efficiency in the Current Context
2.6 Components of a Street Lighting System: Types and Functions
2.7 Lighting Design Principles: Level, Uniformity, and Glare
2.8 Introduction to Smart Technologies: Sensors, Networks, and Control
2.9 Benefits of Smart Lighting: Savings, Safety, and Sustainability
2.20 Challenges and Opportunities in the Street Lighting Sector
2.2 Analysis of Lighting Needs: Studies and Assessments
2.2 Conceptual Lighting Design: Technology Selection and Strategies
2.3 Detailed Design: Lighting Calculations and Simulation Software
2.4 Luminaire Selection: Types, Characteristics, and Performance
2.5 Design of Electrical Distribution Networks for Lighting
2.6 Design of Intelligent Control Systems: Hardware and Software
2.7 Lighting Design for Different Environments: Streets, Parks, and Zones
2.8 Lighting Design According to Regulations and Standards
2.9 Sustainable Lighting Design: Eco-Friendly Design Criteria
2.20 Design Validation: Testing and Adjustments
3.2 LED Technologies: Advantages, Characteristics, and Applications
3.2 Control and Regulation Systems: Dimmers, Sensors, and Modules
3.3 Communication Networks for Intelligent Lighting: Protocols and Topologies
3.4 Intelligent Sensors: Types and Functions (Motion, Light, Traffic)
3.5 Remote Management and Monitoring Systems: Platforms and Software
3.6 Internet of Things (IoT) in Public Lighting: Applications and Challenges
3.7 Renewable Energy for Public Lighting: Solar Panels and Wind Power
3.8 Adaptive Lighting Systems: Scenario and Time-Based Control
3.9 Energy Saving Technologies: Efficiency and Sustainability
3.20 Future Trends in Public Lighting Technologies
4.2 Implementation Planning: Strategies and Logistics
4.2 Supplier and Contractor Selection: Criteria and Evaluation
4.3 Installation of Luminaires and Control Systems: Procedures and Best Practices
4.4 Connection and Configuration of Communication Networks
4.5 Commissioning and Functional Testing: System Validation
4.6 Public Lighting Project Management: Cost Control and Timelines
4.7 Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Planning and Scheduling
4.8 Remote System Management: Real-Time Monitoring and Control
4.9 Data Management: Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation
4.20 Security in System Implementation and Operation
5.2 Energy Optimization Strategies: Savings and Efficiency
5.2 Energy Consumption Analysis: Measurements and Diagnosis
5.3 Implementation of Savings Measures: Luminaire Replacement and Control
5.4 Optimization of Power and Luminous Flux
5.5 Luminous Flux Regulation: Control and Adaptation
5.6 Reduction of Consumption During Off-Peak Hours
5.7 Monitoring and Verification of Energy Savings
5.8 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Efficiency Investments
5.9 Financing of Energy Efficiency Projects
5.20 Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainability
6.2 Regulatory Framework for Public Lighting: Laws and Regulations
6.2 Technical Standards for Lighting Design and Installation
6.3 Quality Standards for Luminaires and Components
6.4 Electrical Safety and Protection Regulations
6.5 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Regulations
6.6 Public Procurement Legislation for Lighting
6.7 Legal Requirements for the Management of Lighting Systems
6.8 Regulations on Environmental Protection and Light Pollution
6.9 Regulatory Compliance: Audits and Certifications
6.20 The Role of Public Administrations in the Sector
7.2 Case Study: Successful Implementation of Smart Lighting in a City
7.2 Analysis of a Public Lighting Renewal Project
7.3 Design and Simulation of 7.1 A Lighting System for a Specific Street
7.4 Design and Simulation of a Lighting System for a Park
7.5 Evaluation of Energy Savings in a Real-World Project
7.6 Implementation of a Remote Management and Monitoring System
7.7 Analysis of the Impact of Intelligent Lighting on Road Safety
7.8 Analysis of the Return on Investment in a Lighting Project
7.9 Case Studies of International Public Lighting Projects
7.20 Development of an Improvement Plan for the Public Lighting of a Town or City
8.2 Future Trends in Lighting: Sustainability and Innovation
8.2 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Public Lighting
8.3 The Impact of Smart Cities on Public Lighting
8.4 New Lighting Technologies: OLED and Others
8.5 The Future of Energy Efficiency in Public Lighting
8.6 The Impact of Electric Mobility on Lighting
8.7 The Role of Lighting in Citizen Security and Well-being
8.8 The Future of Data Management in Lighting
8.9 Challenges and Opportunities in the Public Lighting Sector
8.20 Vision for the Future: Towards Sustainable and Connected Public Lighting
3.3 Selection and Design of Lighting Components
3.2 Design of the Electrical System for Public Lighting
3.3 Implementation of Intelligent Controllers and Sensors
3.4 Integration of Lighting Management Systems (LMS)
3.5 Design of Communication Networks for Intelligent Lighting
3.6 Implementation of Standard Communication Protocols
3.7 Configuration and Commissioning of an Intelligent Lighting System
3.8 Testing and Evaluation of System Performance
3.9 Implementation of Safety Measures in Lighting Systems
3.30 Optimization of Energy Efficiency in Implementation
4.4 Design of Intelligent Public Lighting Systems: Fundamental Concepts
4.2 Selection of Technologies and Components for Intelligent Public Lighting
4.3 Design of Intelligent Public Lighting Networks: Topology and Architecture
4.4 Remote Management and Intelligent Control of Lighting Systems
4.5 Data Analysis and Energy Performance Optimization
4.6 Implementation of IoT Sensors and Devices in Public Lighting
4.7 Planning and Design of Intelligent Public Lighting Projects
4.8 Legal and Regulatory Aspects in Public Lighting Design
4.9 Economic and Financial Evaluation of Intelligent Lighting Projects
4.40 Sustainability and Urban Design in the Public Lighting of the Future
5.5 Introduction to light and its properties: spectrum, flux, intensity.
5.5 Units of measurement in lighting: lux, lumen, candela.
5.3 Basic principles of energy saving in lighting.
5.4 Components of a public lighting system.
5.5 Types of lamps and their characteristics: LED, sodium, metal halide.
5.6 Luminous efficiency and its impact on energy consumption.
5.7 Factors that influence energy consumption: design, maintenance.
5.8 Legislation and regulations on energy efficiency.
5.9 The concept of intelligent lighting and its evolution.
5.50 The environmental impact of conventional public lighting.
5.5 Design principles for public lighting systems.
5.5 Lighting design and simulation software. 5.3 Urban Road Design: Roadways, Sidewalks, Intersections
5.4 Design of Pedestrian Spaces and Green Areas
5.5 Lighting Design for Different Types of Environments
5.6 Key Design Parameters: Illumination Levels, Uniformity
5.7 Light Distribution: Photometry and Distribution Curves
5.8 Luminaire Selection: Technical and Aesthetic Criteria
5.9 Design of Control and Regulation Systems
5.50 Design Optimization for Energy Efficiency
3.5 LED Technologies: Characteristics, Advantages, and Applications
3.5 Intelligent Control Systems: Sensors, Actuators, and Communications
3.3 Presence and Motion Detection Sensors
3.4 Remote Management and Monitoring Systems
3.5 Communication Networks: Zigbee, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT 3.6 Luminous Flux Regulation Technologies
3.7 Color and Color Temperature Management Technologies
3.8 Smart Luminaires: Characteristics and Functionalities
3.9 Renewable Energies Applied to Public Lighting
3.50 The Future of Technologies in Public Lighting
4.5 Planning and Design of Public Lighting Projects
4.5 Preparation of Tender Documents and Technical Specifications
4.3 Supplier Selection and Service Contracting
4.4 Installation and Commissioning of Lighting Systems
4.5 Project Management: Schedules, Budgets, and Resources
4.6 Quality Control and Safety in Installation
4.7 Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of Installations
4.8 Incident and Failure Management
4.9 Optimizing Project Management for Efficiency 4.50 Legal and administrative aspects of implementation.
5.5 Analysis of energy consumption in existing systems.
5.5 Key performance indicators (KPIs) in public lighting.
5.3 Energy audits and deficiency diagnosis.
5.4 Optimization of energy consumption: relamping, retrofitting.
5.5 Design and programming of control systems.
5.6 Adjustment of lighting levels and time-based programming.
5.7 Implementation of remote management and monitoring systems.
5.8 Data analysis and decision-making.
5.9 Evaluation of return on investment (ROI).
5.50 Strategies for continuous improvement and efficiency.
6.5 International and national regulations on public lighting.
6.5 Energy efficiency regulations for lighting installations.
6.3 Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards. 6.4 Regulations on light pollution and protection of the night sky.
6.5 Legislation on the use of renewable energy in lighting.
6.6 Regulations on accessibility and road safety.
6.7 Certification and approval procedures for lighting fixtures.
6.8 Legal implications in the management of lighting projects.
6.9 Legislation on data protection in smart systems.
6.50 The future of legislation in the sector.
7.5 Case study: replacement of traditional lighting fixtures with LEDs.
7.5 Case study: implementation of remote management systems.
7.3 Case study: lighting design for a smart city.
7.4 Case study: sustainable lighting project in a park.
7.5 Analysis of economic and environmental benefits.
7.6 Presentation of practical student projects.
7.7 Development of real-world projects in collaboration with companies.
7.8 Analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of the projects.
7.9 Evaluation of the results and conclusions.
7.50 Lessons learned and best practices.
8.5 Current trends in smart lighting.
8.5 Smart cities and their impact on public lighting.
8.3 The Internet of Things (IoT) and its application in lighting.
8.4 The role of artificial intelligence and big data.
8.5 The future of communication networks in public lighting.
8.6 The development of new LED and OLED technologies.
8.7 The impact of the circular economy on the sector.
8.8 Sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
8.9 Challenges and opportunities in the future of lighting.
8.50 Vision for the future and perspectives of the sector.
6.6 Legal and Regulatory Framework for Public Lighting
6.2 Types of Lamps and Luminaires
6.3 Lighting Concepts: Luminous Flux, Intensity, Illuminance
6.4 Design Factors in Public Lighting
6.5 Current Legislation and Quality Standards
2.6 Geometric Design of Lighting: Software and Simulation
2.2 LED Technologies and Their Benefits
2.3 Intelligent Control Systems and Sensors
2.4 Communication and Connectivity in Public Lighting
2.5 Design of Intelligent Lighting Networks
3.6 Selection of Components and Suppliers
3.2 Installation and Commissioning Process
3.3 Remote Management and Monitoring of Lighting
3.4 Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
3.5 Integrated Public Lighting Management Platforms
4.6 Energy Audits in Public Lighting
4.2 Energy Consumption Optimization
4.3 Remote Management and Luminous Flux Regulation Systems
4.4 Measurement and Verification of Energy Savings
4.5 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
5.6 Cost-Benefit Analysis in Lighting Projects
5.2 Budget Preparation and Cost Estimation
5.3 Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Projects
5.4 Case Studies of Successful Public Lighting Projects
5.5 Project Presentation and Funding
6.6 Lighting Trends: Internet of Things (IoT)
6.2 Smart Cities and Public Lighting
6.3 Innovations in Luminaire Design
6.4 Artificial Intelligence in Public Lighting
6.5 Sustainability and the Circular Economy in Lighting
7.6 Case Studies: Design Street and Highway Lighting
7.2 Project Analysis: Lighting in Parks and Green Spaces
7.3 Case Studies: Lighting in Tunnels and Bridges
7.4 Project Analysis: Implementation of Intelligent Systems
7.5 Performance Evaluation of Lighting Projects
8.6 Integration of Lighting with Other Urban Services
8.2 The Role of Lighting in Urban Sustainability
8.3 Renewable Energies and Public Lighting
8.4 Sustainability Certifications and Standards
8.5 Strategies for Sustainable Urban Lighting
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
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Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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