DALI TALQ & Zhaga Work On Smart Streetlight Interoperability

The DALI Alliance, TALQ Consortium, and Zhaga Consortium have signed a liaison agreement to unify data streams for smart street lighting systems. This collaboration aims to enhance interoperability among outdoor lighting solutions, simplifying investment decisions for public and private sectors.

DALI develops digital lighting control specifications based on the IEC 62386 standard, offering certification programs like DALI-2 and D4i to ensure seamless integration of lighting components. TALQ has established a global standard for outdoor lighting management, recently expanding to include other smart city applications such as waste management and environmental sensing. Zhaga focuses on creating interface specifications for LED components, promoting compatibility across manufacturers.

This partnership will streamline data exchange and improve communication in smart street lighting applications. It aims to align the specifications of DALI, TALQ, and Zhaga with the requirements of outdoor lighting control systems.

Paul Drosihn from DALI emphasized that the D4i certification is crucial for integrating streetlights into smart city applications, enhancing sustainability and data collection. Simon Dunkley from TALQ noted that collaboration leads to better standards and more sustainable investments for cities. Heinrich Thye from Zhaga expressed excitement about working together to promote interoperability.

This agreement marks a significant step towards aligning global standards in smart outdoor lighting. Read the full story here.

David Shiller

David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and Senior Business Development Consultant at Capacity Consulting, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has been co-chair of the ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.

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