Smart Streetlights Spread Across Moscow
City officials say Moscow’s streetlights can now adjust brightness automatically and report malfunctions in real time.
In 2025, Moscow equipped about 85,000 streetlights with smart technology - effectively adding digital controls to existing infrastructure. The lighting units were fitted with specialized sensors.
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Public Utilities and Urban Improvement Petr Biryukov explained what these sensors do and how they function.
From Streetlight to Control Center
High-quality lighting is a key component of a comfortable urban environment, Biryukov said. The total number of lighting and architectural illumination units in the capital has now surpassed one million. The city began installing dedicated controllers on lighting poles in 2018 under a government program. By the end of last year, the number of smart streetlights had reached 85,000.
According to Biryukov, the sensors are compact devices that transmit signals to a central network control center in real time.
Every Streetlight Under Watch
With the smart system in place, technical specialists can monitor the city’s lighting around the clock and manage it remotely. They can adjust brightness levels, check voltage, and track the performance of each individual lamp. In 2026, the number of smart streetlights in Moscow is expected to grow.
Earlier reports noted that Moscow residents can report burned-out bulbs in courtyards, malfunctioning park lights, or damaged fixtures on city streets through a mobile app.
