Photovoltaic Energy Source for Street Lighting in Hebron/ Palestine Using GSM Technology

Abstract

This project presents a new approach of a street lighting system that uses a photovoltaic produced energy controlled by a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication). The case study was conducted in an open area of Al-Hesbah Street in Hebron. This system is based on installinga light fixtures supplied with 24V DC loaded by photovoltaic energy. Long life rechargeable batteries are used to provide energy back-up by means of photovoltaic panels. The GSM system provides a light control for turning the light on or off according to the environmental illumination level via computers. Laboratory tests have shown that this system can produce a massive amount of energy savings for the Palestinian community in Hebron; hence it is very promising and compromising solution.