What else a street light pole can carry.
Learning Track · Module 9: Smart poles · Step 70 of 101
A city already owns thousands of poles with power and a good height. Many other services want that space.
| Service | What it needs | Main questions |
|---|---|---|
| CCTV and traffic cameras | Power day and night, data link | Who owns the video? Privacy rules. |
| EV charging | Much more power than a light, a meter, a cable route | Can the cable and supply carry it? |
| 5G small cells | Power, fibre, space for antennas and radio | Pole strength, permits, RF exposure, lease income |
| Environmental sensors | Low power, a Zhaga socket or a small box | Data quality and calibration |
| Public Wi-Fi | Power and backhaul | Who operates it? |
| Signage and displays | Power, structural load | Planning permission |
| Emergency call points, speakers | Power, data, backup | Who answers and maintains them? |
Sources
- EN 40 Lighting columns
- AASHTO LRFD Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals
- ICNIRP Guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields (100 kHz to 300 GHz), 2020
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