Kerlink and Flashnet connect Smart Cities with scalable LoRaWAN infrastructure
As cities look to scale their digital transformation, connected street lighting is playing a central role in building smarter cities, delivering measurable gains in energy efficiency, public safety and operations.
Kerlink and Flashnet, a global provider of smart street lighting solutions, have deployed large-scale smart street lighting projects in both dense urban areas and long-distance infrastructure environments, using Kerlink’s iStation LoRaWAN gateway as the backbone for reliable, secure IoT connectivity.
From Jeddah to Greece: LoRaWAN in action
From the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to the A1 Highway in Greece, these deployments showcase the adaptability and power of LoRaWAN technology, known for its long-range coverage, low energy consumption, and secure bi-directional communication – making it particularly suited to smart city applications.
Smart lighting deployment in Jeddah
In Jeddah, the objective was to modernize public lighting while coping with high ambient temperatures and frequent power outages. Over 5,700 Flashnet controllers were installed across the city, with more than 50 Kerlink iStation gateways selected for their robust wireless capabilities, delivering broad-area LoRaWAN coverage with minimal interference.
Combined with solar-powered UPS systems, this setup ensured uninterrupted network operation during outages, demonstrating how smart lighting can be deployed quickly and efficiently without requiring large-scale installation works or structural upgrades.
Scalable connectivity along Greece’s A1 highway
On Greece’s A1 Highway, the challenge was different: providing robust long-distance communication with minimal infrastructure across a low-density roadway environment. Over 4,000 LoRaWAN-compatible controllers, embedded by Flashnet into new luminaires, were connected using just 30 iStation gateways. The system is estimated to save 55% in energy annually, representing over €850,000 in yearly savings, with a return on investment of under five years.
“At Kerlink, we’re proud to bring our LoRaWAN expertise to real-world smart city deployments. Our collaboration with Flashnet shows how reliable, scalable connectivity can drive efficiency and deliver long-term value for cities.”
Yann Bauduin, Chief Sales Officer, Kerlink
“Deploying smart lighting at scale requires more than just great products – it takes robust, adaptable connectivity. Kerlink’s LoRaWAN infrastructure has been key to the success of our inteliLIGHT and inteliCITY solutions in diverse environments, from dense urban areas to remote highways. Through our partnership, we’re enabling cities to implement open, future-ready infrastructure that delivers measurable value over time. It’s rewarding to collaborate with a partner who shares our values of combining technology, interoperability and sustainability to shape smarter, more responsive cities.”
Alexandru Buzatu, Chief Commercial Officer, Flashnet
About FLASHNET
FLASHNET is a fast-paced tech company that integrates the latest IT, energy and telecommunications technologies into hardware and software solutions, creating and implementing intelligent systems for smarter cities and better infrastructure. Founded in 2005, FLASHNET is a leader in intelligent utility management systems, with worldwide operations. (www.flashnet.ro)