The U.S. lighting industry is projected to grow substantially from 2026 to 2033, driven by the increasing adoption of intelligent lighting across residential, commercial, and urban infrastructure sectors. Rising demand for smart homes and smart city initiatives, along with the integration of IoT platforms, voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant, and energy-efficient technologies, is boosting the need for advanced, connected lighting solutions nationwide. For example, in 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy announced selections for Solid-State Lighting core technology and product development to advance LED and connected lighting innovations, supporting wider adoption of efficient lighting systems. This DOE initiative underscores government backing for LED and connected lighting technologies that promote smart lighting adoption.

Warehouses are vital in logistics and industrial tasks, but their efficiency depends on proper lighting. Poor illumination can lead to mistakes, accidents, and lost productivity. High ceilings and large floor areas pose unique lighting challenges—so how can you guarantee safe, even lighting throughout the space?

The evolution of street lighting in South Africa is being driven by the need for sustainability, cost-efficiency, and adaptability. As smart technologies, solar power, and human-centric design become more prevalent, street lighting is set to play a pivotal role in developing safer, smarter, and more attractive cities. Let’s now look at some of the trends at the forefront of street lighting:

The Illumination Engineering Society of South Africa (IESSA) invites you to a technical webinar on “Luminaries Marking, Classification & Traceability according to Standard”, on 26 March 2026 at 3 pm.

BEKA Schréder is proud to introduce Schréder EXEDRA: the most advanced lighting management system on the market, paving the way for future applications in a smarter city.