UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), revealed the launch of the Energy Management System on Federal Roads, a transformative initiative reshaping the way streets are illuminated, shifting from the traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps to LED lights.
Announced at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), the new system is powered by artificial intelligence to implement an adaptive street lighting system that optimises illumination levels and adjusts lighting intensity on federal roads through sensors installed on lighting poles.
Hassan Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at MoEI, said: “The ministry is keen on implementing projects that make our infrastructure, particularly federal roads, sustainable, which improves the UAE’s global competitiveness in this field. Through implementing best practices, MoEI aims to transform its operations and integrate sustainability at its projects.”
He added: “The Energy Management System on Federal Roads is a step forward in our drive to conserve energy and safeguard the environment as it effectively improves energy efficiency, reduces carbon emissions, and helps mitigate climate change.”
