189-Unit Smart Streetlight Deployment in Córdoba, Argentina with 9m Flush Cylindrical Poles and Embedded 7kW EV Charging

Summary

This Córdoba Smart Streetlight deployment installed 189 units on 28 m spacing using 9 m Ø219 mm seamless poles, 80 W / 12,000 lm lighting, 7 kW AC charging, and a 2,400 Wh LFP battery with wrapped 180 W CIGS film.

Key Takeaways

• SOLAR TODO deployed 189 Smart Streetlight units in Córdoba, Argentina at coordinates -31.42, -64.18, using 9 m seamless cylindrical poles with constant Ø219 mm diameter and 5 mm wall thickness.
• Each pole uses an integrated 80 W top luminaire delivering 12,000 lm at 4000 K through a 1.5 m multi-ring glow column with 3-5 graduated light rings.
• Pole spacing was set at 28 m, creating a consistent corridor layout while keeping all electronics, charging hardware, and communications equipment inside the pole body.
• Every unit includes a fully flush 7 kW AC EV charger with Type 2 Mennekes socket at 1.2 m, a 5 m coiled Type 2 cable, and a flush touchscreen at 1.5 m.
• Environmental monitoring is handled by a 12-parameter sensor pod covering meteorology, air quality, rain, and gas sensing for CO, NO2, and O3 from the top dome.
• Communications are embedded with dual-mode WiFi 6 and 5G readiness using internal antennas, plus a flush SOS button and two-way audio intercom through a pinhole grille.
• A vertical curved LCD display, 2000 mm tall by about 170 mm wide, is inset to the Ø219 mm pole radius and displays only stacked “SOLARTODO Smart City” text in white on deep blue.
• Each unit includes dark blue-black semi-transparent CIGS thin-film solar wrap from 6.5 m to 8.3 m, about 180 W total, paired with a 2,400 Wh LFP battery and MPPT inside the base.

Project Background

Córdoba required a street infrastructure format that could add lighting, public safety, charging, and data collection without widening sidewalks or filling streetscapes with separate cabinets and side-mounted devices. The deployed corridor at -31.42, -64.18 is in a dense urban setting where visual control matters as much as electrical and telecom functionality, especially in mixed commercial and civic districts.

According to the World Bank (2023), Latin American cities face persistent pressure to improve urban service delivery while managing constrained public space and aging municipal assets. In Córdoba, that challenge is visible in older lighting corridors where separate CCTV brackets, loudspeakers, charger pedestals, and communications boxes often create maintenance complexity and visual clutter across every 25-30 m span.

According to the IEA (2023), public charging visibility and urban electrification readiness are increasingly tied to municipal street infrastructure planning, especially where on-street charging must fit into existing curb geometry. At the same time, according to ITU (2022), urban digital infrastructure is moving toward shared assets that combine connectivity, sensing, and public-service interfaces on one managed platform rather than isolated point devices.

This project therefore focused on one strict design rule: one monolithic cylinder, no side arms, no external boxes, no protruding domes, and no widened base. SOLAR TODO supplied a Smart Streetlight configuration that kept the pole at Ø219 mm from top to bottom while embedding the 7 kW charger, LCD display, communications hardware, camera, sensors, USB charging, and emergency intercom inside the same cylindrical body.

Solution Overview

SOLAR TODO deployed 189 Smart Streetlight units in Córdoba using a flush-integrated 9 m cylindrical format that combines 80 W lighting, 7 kW charging, 12-parameter sensing, WiFi 6, 5G readiness, and 4 MP security monitoring.

The installed model for this project was the SOLAR TODO Smart Streetlight configured as project code [V:cyl219]. Each unit uses a 9 m seamless cylindrical steel pole with constant Ø219 mm diameter, 5 mm wall thickness, and hot-dip galvanized construction finished in champagne gold RAL1036 pearl gold brushed. The finish was selected for a flagship streetscape appearance, but the technical requirement remained structural and architectural: no luminaire outriggers, no speaker columns, no side arms, and no external cabinets.

The lighting section is a top-mounted Ø219 mm glow column that extends 1.5 m and uses 3-5 illuminated rings with graduated brightness. Rated output is 80 W and 12,000 lm at 4000 K. This gives a single integrated light source aligned with the pole centerline, rather than a cantilevered fixture that changes wind loading and streetscape geometry.

The communications and safety package is fully embedded. Each pole includes a flush turret camera behind a Ø10 cm dark anti-vandal glass window, rated at 4 MP with IR distance of 30 m. The same cylinder also contains dual-mode WiFi 6 and 5G communications with internal antennas, a flush SOS button, and a two-way audio intercom using only a pinhole speaker grille, which keeps the exterior free of protruding modules.

For public utility, SOLAR TODO added a flush 7 kW AC EV charger with a Type 2 Mennekes socket at 1.2 m, a 5 m coiled cable, and a flush touchscreen at 1.5 m. A curved portrait LCD display, 2000 mm tall and about 170 mm wide, is inset into the front face of the cylinder and shows only the text “SOLARTODO Smart City” in white sans-serif on deep blue. The display does not carry advertising, rotating imagery, or video.

Technical Specifications

This Córdoba configuration uses 189 flush Smart Streetlight poles with 9 m height, Ø219 mm constant diameter, 80 W / 12,000 lm lighting, 7 kW AC charging, and 2,400 Wh LFP backup inside the pole base.

• Quantity: 189 units
• Deployment city: Córdoba, Argentina
• Coordinates: -31.42, -64.18
• Product line: Smart Streetlight
• Project configuration: [V:cyl219]
• Pole height: 9 m
• Pole form: seamless cylindrical, constant diameter top-to-bottom
• Pole diameter: Ø219 mm
• Wall thickness: 5 mm
• Material: hot-dip galvanized steel
• Finish: champagne gold RAL1036 pearl gold brushed
• Structural design rule: one monolithic cylinder with all modules flush-integrated into the cylinder skin
• External form restrictions: no side arms, no luminaire outriggers, no IP speaker columns, no public-address audio modules, no external boxes, no widened base, no separate bollard
• Luminaire type: Ø219 mm multi-ring glow column at top
• Luminaire height: 1.5 m
• Ring count: 3-5 rings with graduated brightness
• LED power: 80 W
• Luminous flux: 12,000 lm
• CCT: 4000 K
• Solar film type: CIGS flexible thin-film cells wrapped 360° around pole
• Solar wrap position: 6.5 m to 8.3 m on pole mid-section
• Solar capacity: about 180 W total
• Solar appearance: dark blue-black semi-transparent laminated film, flush to pole skin, no rigid panels, no brackets, no tilt
• Environmental sensing: 12-parameter sensor pod
• Sensor coverage: full meteorology, air quality, rain, CO, NO2, O3
• Sensor position: flush on dome top
• Camera type: flush turret camera behind dark anti-vandal glass window
• Camera window diameter: Ø10 cm
• Camera resolution: 4 MP
• IR range: 30 m
• Communications: embedded dual-mode WiFi 6 + 5G ready
• Antenna arrangement: internal antennas
• Emergency interface: flush SOS button + two-way audio intercom through pinhole speaker grille
• EV charging: embedded 7 kW AC charger
• Charging connector: Type 2 Mennekes
• Socket location: 1.2 m
• Cable: 5 m coiled Type 2 cable
• User interface: flush touchscreen at 1.5 m
• Display type: vertical curved LCD
• Display size: 2000 mm tall × about 170 mm wide
• Display geometry: curved to Ø219 mm radius, flush inset into cylinder wall, front face only, portrait orientation
• Display content: “SOLARTODO Smart City” only, stacked vertically, white sans-serif on deep blue
• User charging extras: flush USB-A + Qi wireless charging pad
• Battery chemistry: LFP
• Battery capacity: 2,400 Wh
• Power electronics: MPPT inside pole base
• Pole spacing: 28 m
• Power source: AC grid-powered with internal battery support
• Standards: IEC 60598, GB/T 37024

Deployment Process

The Córdoba rollout installed 189 Smart Streetlight units at 28 m spacing in a phased civil-electrical program designed to keep the Ø219 mm pole geometry unchanged from foundation interface to top luminaire.

The first phase covered route verification, utility checks, and pole-base coordination for AC grid connection. Because the charger, battery, MPPT, communications equipment, and control interfaces all sit inside the same Ø219 mm cylinder, installation planning focused on service access sequencing rather than placement of external cabinets. That reduced above-ground street furniture count per location to one pole instead of multiple assets.

The second phase covered foundations, anchor alignment, and pole erection. The constant-diameter cylindrical design meant there was no widened charger plinth and no separate bollard at curb edge. This was important in Córdoba streets where pedestrian movement, parked vehicles, and frontage access often compete within a narrow sidewalk envelope.

The third phase covered electrical termination, charger commissioning, camera alignment, and network onboarding. Each unit was connected to AC supply, while the internal 2,400 Wh LFP battery and MPPT supported local energy management for onboard electronics. The dual-mode WiFi 6 and 5G-ready communications package was activated using internal antennas, avoiding the usual visual clutter of external radio housings.

The fourth phase covered software setup and content lock. The curved 2000 mm × about 170 mm LCD display was configured to show only the fixed “SOLARTODO Smart City” text stack. This simplified content governance and ensured the display remained an identity and wayfinding element rather than an advertising screen.

According to NREL (2023), standardized commissioning and remote monitoring reduce field troubleshooting time by improving fault visibility at the device level. In practical terms, that matters on a 189-unit corridor because service teams can isolate lighting, charging, camera, sensor, or communications issues by subsystem rather than replacing an entire pole assembly.

Performance & Results

This 189-unit Córdoba Smart Streetlight deployment consolidated lighting, charging, sensing, connectivity, and emergency access into one Ø219 mm pole format, reducing streetscape hardware count while improving service density every 28 m.

According to the IEA (2023), LED public lighting remains one of the fastest municipal efficiency upgrades because it lowers electricity use while improving controllability and service quality. In this project, the 80 W / 12,000 lm luminaire package delivered a high-output LED platform in a compact 9 m pole without side arms, making the lighting system easier to standardize across 189 repeated positions.

According to ITU (2022), shared digital infrastructure improves urban deployment efficiency by reducing duplication of mounting points, power interfaces, and communications enclosures. That principle is visible here: one pole includes a 4 MP camera, 12-parameter environmental sensing, WiFi 6, 5G readiness, SOS intercom, USB-A, Qi charging, and a 7 kW EV charger. In a conventional layout, those functions would often require 3-5 separate street assets.

According to IRENA (2023), urban electrification programs benefit when charging points are embedded into existing public infrastructure instead of added as separate hardware islands. In Córdoba, the flush Type 2 Mennekes charging interface at 1.2 m and the 5 m coiled cable created a practical curbside charging point without adding a second pedestal. That matters in areas where curb width, parking turnover, and pedestrian clearance are all limited.

The wrapped CIGS film and internal 2,400 Wh LFP battery were not the central value proposition of the project, but they did support onboard electronics and local energy buffering. The 180 W thin-film wrap from 6.5 m to 8.3 m preserved the monolithic appearance because there are no rigid panels, no brackets, and no tilt frames. For an architecturally sensitive corridor, this was a more acceptable approach than visible solar appendages.

Two authority statements are relevant here. IEC states, “IEC 60598 specifies general requirements and tests for luminaires,” which is directly applicable to the lighting assembly used in this deployment. ITU states, “Smart sustainable cities use information and communication technologies to improve quality of life, efficiency of urban operation and services,” a concise description of why Córdoba selected a multi-function pole instead of separate single-purpose assets.

Operationally, the biggest result was asset consolidation. A corridor of 189 poles at 28 m spacing covers about 5,292 m of linear deployment, or roughly 5.3 km, while keeping each service node visually consistent. That creates a repeatable maintenance model for municipal teams and a cleaner urban profile for flagship public areas.

Comparison Table

This comparison shows how the Córdoba 189-unit Smart Streetlight configuration differs from a conventional multi-asset street layout across pole geometry, charging, sensing, and streetscape footprint.

Metric	Córdoba SOLAR TODO Smart Streetlight	Conventional Multi-Asset Layout
Quantity in project	189 integrated poles	Typically 189 light poles plus separate charger, CCTV, sensor, and call-point assets
Pole height	9 m	Often 8-10 m lighting pole plus additional roadside devices
Pole diameter	Constant Ø219 mm	Variable; often separate charger pedestal and control cabinet
Wall thickness	5 mm	Varies by asset type
Lighting	80 W, 12,000 lm, 4000 K integrated top glow column	Separate luminaire, often on side arm
Pole form	Seamless cylindrical, monolithic	Multiple brackets, housings, and cabinets
Camera	Flush 4 MP, IR 30 m behind Ø10 cm glass	External dome or bullet camera
Environmental monitoring	12-parameter top sensor pod	Usually separate sensor box or mast attachment
Communications	Embedded WiFi 6 + 5G ready, internal antennas	External AP/radio enclosures common
Emergency system	Flush SOS + two-way intercom	Separate call box or wall-mounted unit
EV charging	Embedded 7 kW AC Type 2 at 1.2 m	Separate pedestal charger common
Display	2000 mm × about 170 mm curved LCD, fixed text only	Separate kiosk or no display
Battery	2,400 Wh LFP inside base	Usually none in lighting pole
Solar form factor	About 180 W CIGS wrap, flush laminated	Rigid panel brackets if added later
Streetscape impact	One Ø219 mm cylinder, no side arms or boxes	Higher visual clutter and more service points
Standards	IEC 60598, GB/T 37024	Varies by supplier mix

Pricing & Quotation

SOLAR TODO offers three pricing tiers for this product line: FOB Supply (equipment ex-works China), CIF Delivered (including ocean freight and insurance), and EPC Turnkey (fully installed, commissioned, with 1-year warranty). Volume discounts are available for large-scale deployments. Configure your system online for an instant estimate, or request a custom quotation from our engineering team at [email protected].

For Córdoba-style deployments, quotation scope usually depends on 4 items: civil works, AC grid tie-in, network integration, and local commissioning requirements. If you want a layout review for a 28 m spacing corridor, SOLAR TODO can assess pole count, charger access, and communications coverage before formal bid issue. For project support, contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ answers the main procurement and engineering questions on the Córdoba 189-unit Smart Streetlight deployment, including specifications, installation, maintenance, EPC scope, warranty, and comparison with conventional street assets.

Q1: What exactly was deployed in Córdoba, Argentina? A total of 189 SOLAR TODO Smart Streetlight units were deployed using the [V:cyl219] configuration. Each unit uses a 9 m seamless cylindrical hot-dip galvanized steel pole with constant Ø219 mm diameter, 5 mm wall thickness, 80 W / 12,000 lm lighting, 7 kW AC charging, 4 MP camera, and 12-parameter environmental sensing.

Q2: What makes this pole different from a standard smart pole? The main difference is the monolithic cylinder format. This project has no side arms, no luminaire outriggers, no external speaker columns, no widened base, and no separate charger bollard. All modules are flush-integrated into the Ø219 mm pole skin, including the charger, display, camera, SOS interface, and communications hardware.

Q3: Is this a grid-powered or off-grid system? This deployment is grid-powered using AC input, with a 2,400 Wh LFP battery and MPPT installed inside the pole base. The wrapped CIGS film provides about 180 W and supports onboard electronics and local energy buffering. The project is not positioned as a fully off-grid streetlight system.

Q4: What are the lighting specifications for this Smart Streetlight? Each unit uses a top-mounted Ø219 mm multi-ring glow column with 3-5 graduated rings across a 1.5 m section. The luminaire is rated at 80 W, 12,000 lm, and 4000 K. Because the light source sits on the pole centerline, the design avoids side-arm geometry and keeps the visual profile consistent.

Q5: How does the EV charging function work on this pole? The charger is a fully embedded 7 kW AC unit with a Type 2 Mennekes socket behind a flush flip-cap at 1.2 m. A 5 m coiled Type 2 cable is provided, and the user interface is a flush touchscreen at 1.5 m. The pole diameter remains Ø219 mm with no charger pedestal or widened base.

Q6: What is included in the sensing and surveillance package? Each pole includes a 12-parameter environmental sensor pod mounted flush on the top dome. It covers meteorology, air quality, rain, and gas detection for CO, NO2, and O3. Surveillance is handled by a flush 4 MP turret camera behind a Ø10 cm dark anti-vandal glass window with 30 m IR capability.

Q7: How long does installation usually take for a project like this? The exact timeline depends on civil readiness, utility approvals, and network integration, so this article does not assign an invented schedule. In practice, deployment is phased across foundation works, pole erection, AC connection, charger commissioning, and software onboarding. A 189-unit program is usually managed in corridor sections rather than one continuous installation block.

Q8: What maintenance is required after commissioning? Routine maintenance typically covers luminaire checks, charger socket inspection, touchscreen verification, camera lens window cleaning, sensor calibration review, and battery health monitoring. Because the project avoids external boxes and protruding modules, there are fewer exposed parts than in multi-asset streetscapes. Remote diagnostics also help isolate faults by subsystem.

Q9: How does this compare with separate light poles, chargers, and CCTV posts? This format reduces visible street hardware by combining multiple functions into one 9 m, Ø219 mm pole. A conventional layout often needs a light pole, a charger pedestal, a camera bracket or mast, and a separate emergency or sensor device. Here, lighting, charging, sensing, communications, and emergency response share one structure.

Q10: What pricing model does SOLAR TODO offer for EPC buyers? SOLAR TODO offers FOB Supply, CIF Delivered, and EPC Turnkey pricing tiers for the Smart Streetlight product line. Final quotation depends on quantity, destination, civil scope, commissioning scope, and communications integration. For Córdoba-style projects, the engineering team can provide a custom quotation package with equipment scope and delivery terms.

Q11: What warranty coverage is available? The standard wording in the quotation section specifies that EPC Turnkey includes a 1-year warranty. Extended warranty terms, spare-parts packages, and service-level arrangements can be defined during contract review, especially for projects with 100+ units, integrated charging, or municipal remote-management requirements.

Q12: Can this design be adapted for other LATAM cities? Yes, provided local codes, foundation conditions, AC supply, and telecom requirements are reviewed. The 9 m, Ø219 mm cylindrical format is especially useful where cities want a premium streetscape with low visual clutter. SOLAR TODO can adjust deployment layouts, network architecture, and management platform settings for other urban corridors in the region.

References

This case study cites 7 authoritative sources, including IEC 60598 and major energy and urban-infrastructure organizations, to support the technical and deployment context for Córdoba’s 189-unit Smart Streetlight rollout.

1. IEC (2023): IEC 60598, luminaires general requirements and tests applicable to public lighting assemblies.
2. GB/T (2018): GB/T 37024, technical framework reference for smart city related system deployment and interoperability.
3. IEA (2023): Global EV Outlook and energy efficiency findings on LED lighting, electrification, and public charging relevance.
4. IRENA (2023): Urban energy transition guidance covering electrification infrastructure and integrated public charging approaches.
5. ITU (2022): Smart sustainable cities framework describing ICT-enabled urban service improvement and shared digital infrastructure.
6. NREL (2023): Guidance on connected infrastructure, remote monitoring, and commissioning practices for distributed public assets.
7. World Bank (2023): Urban development analysis on municipal service delivery, public-space constraints, and infrastructure modernization in cities.

Equipment Deployed

• 189 × 9 m seamless cylindrical hot-dip galvanized steel poles, constant Ø219 mm diameter, 5 mm wall thickness
• Champagne gold RAL1036 pearl gold brushed finish
• Integrated top luminaire: Ø219 mm multi-ring glow column, 1.5 m, 3-5 rings, 80 W, 12,000 lm, 4000 K
• 360° wrapped CIGS flexible thin-film solar cells from 6.5 m to 8.3 m, about 180 W total
• 12-parameter environmental sensor pod with meteorology, air quality, rain, CO, NO2, and O3 sensing
• Flush 4 MP turret camera behind Ø10 cm dark anti-vandal glass window, IR 30 m
• Embedded dual-mode WiFi 6 + 5G ready communications with internal antennas
• Flush SOS button with two-way audio intercom through pinhole speaker grille
• Embedded 7 kW AC EV charger with Type 2 Mennekes socket at 1.2 m
• 5 m coiled Type 2 charging cable
• Flush touchscreen at 1.5 m
• Vertical curved LCD display, 2000 mm × about 170 mm, curved to Ø219 mm radius, fixed 'SOLARTODO Smart City' text only
• Flush USB-A charging port
• Flush Qi wireless charging pad
• LFP battery, 2,400 Wh, with MPPT inside pole base
• AC grid-powered electrical architecture
• Smart control and remote management platform compliant with IEC 60598 and GB/T 37024