Saint-Privat-des-Vieux – Smart, environmentally friendly public lighting

Background and challenges

The municipality of Saint-Privat-des-Vieux, in the Gard department, wanted to modernize its street lighting while respecting the rural setting and local heritage. Residents walking from their parking spots to their homes needed safe and comfortable lighting to guide them, but the municipality also wanted to preserve biodiversity and limit light pollution.

In this context, the town hall was looking for a solution that would combine safety, visual comfort, and energy efficiency, while harmoniously integrating the lighting into the rural landscape.

The Nexiode solution

To meet these needs, Nexiode proposed an innovative system combining WIZARD technology with Beauregard luminaires from GHM France, featuring occupancy sensors and adaptive control. This solution provides smart, customized lighting that adapts to users’ actual needs while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact.

The project is part of the Smart Rurality initiative: advanced technology and respect for the rural environment can coexist, providing residents with high-quality lighting without compromising local tranquility and biodiversity.

Technical features and innovations

The installed lighting fixtures incorporate several innovations:

Precise lighting guidance: residents benefit from lighting that guides them from their parking space to their home, ensuring safety and comfort.

WIZARD technology and occupancy sensing: the lighting automatically adjusts based on whether or not people are present, maximizing energy savings and reducing CO₂ emissions.

Eco-design and environmental protection: with a ULR of 0, the lighting limits light pollution and protects local flora and fauna.

Heritage integration: Beauregard lanterns enhance local heritage while providing a modern, energy-efficient solution.

Thanks to these innovations, the municipality now has smart, safe, and sustainable public lighting that is perfectly suited to the requirements of a sensitive rural area.

User safety and comfort

At the heart of the project, the safety of residents was a priority. The lighting ensures:

Optimal visibility throughout the entire journey, day and night.

Maximum visual comfort, thanks to uniform lighting that respects contrasts.

 

Adaptability: Presence detection allows brightness to be increased only when necessary, reducing unnecessary exposure to light and preserving quality of life.

This approach ensures a safe journey for all users, while limiting the impact on the environment and biodiversity.

Ecological value and sustainable commitment

The Saint-Privat-des-Vieux project is a concrete example of Smart Rurality, demonstrating that modern street lighting can be integrated into a rural setting without compromising on sustainability:

Energy efficiency: consumption is reduced thanks to adaptive control and presence detection.

Protecting biodiversity: a ULR of 0 and smart lighting management preserve local flora and fauna.

Enhancing heritage: Beauregard lanterns respect the village's aesthetic while offering modern, high-performance technology.

This combination of technology and environmental friendliness illustrates Nexiode's ability to offer solutions tailored to each region, whether urban or rural.

Results for the community

The installation of WIZARD and Beauregard lighting fixtures has provided Saint-Privat-des-Vieux with several tangible benefits:

Enhanced security: residents can walk safely on footpaths and between their parking spaces and their homes.

Smart and economical lighting: energy consumption is optimized, contributing to sustainable resource management.

Limited environmental impact: light pollution is minimized, protecting biodiversity and the night sky.

Enhanced aesthetics and heritage: the lighting fixtures blend harmoniously into the village, combining tradition and modernity.

These results confirm the benefits of adopting smart, adaptive lighting solutions that can meet residents' needs while respecting the environment.

A collaborative achievement

The success of this project is based on the collaboration between Nexiode, Eclatec France, GHM France, the town hall of Saint-Privat-des-Vieux, and the local installer, Valette. This cooperation has made it possible to:

Optimal planning and installation of lighting fixtures.

Logistical coordination for rapid and safe deployment.

 

Monitoring and controlling performance to ensure lighting that meets community expectations.

This collaborative approach ensures the quality of the project and user satisfaction, while promoting local and technical expertise.

Conclusion

With this project, Saint-Privat-des-Vieux perfectly illustrates how smart, energy-efficient street lighting that blends seamlessly with the local heritage can transform residents’ daily lives. The town now benefits from an innovative, sustainable, and secure solution that combines user comfort, biodiversity protection, and heritage enhancement.

 

For Nexiode, this project underscores its expertise in implementing Smart Rurality solutions that meet the specific needs of local communities while respecting the environment. Saint-Privat-des-Vieux has thus become a model of a region where technology and rural life come together harmoniously to illuminate the future for its residents.