glasgow starts work on major streetlight projects - all in one solar street light
Glasgow will start two major projects to replace street lights with more energy
The use of intelligent technology has been tested.
A plan will see 10,000 old sodium lamps replaced by LED lights on the city's main route.
This will save by reducing carbon emissions and using less energy.
Another plan will be to see smart LED lights in some areas that will be able to increase brightness when people approach or noise levels rise.
The goal of the Council is to replace about 72,000 old sodium street lamps in the city.
Phase 1 will install 10,000 new LED lights between April and March 2017 at a cost of just under 9 m.
The plan was supported by the British government.
Green Investment Bank.
The resulting energy cost savings, carbon tax reduction and maintenance, the project is expected to be 18-year period.
Council leader Gordon Matheson said: "The current price is around £ 8.
Five metres a year, power and repair 72,000 street lamps in the city.
"The LED light has a longer life cycle, which means we can reduce future maintenance and operating costs and reduce carbon emissions.
"These lights are another key factor in our commitment to making Glasgow one of the most sustainable cities in Europe.
Lang Banks, director of the WWF Scotland branch, said the investment was "good news for Glasgow taxpayers and the planet as a whole ".
"Some committees estimate that street lighting accounts for 10% of their carbon footprint," he said . ".
"So, moving to more energy across the country
Efficient lighting such as Led will have a significant impact in the Council
Related carbon emissions
"The pound is the most cost-effective for the pound --
Effective ways to reduce energy demand and related climate pollution.
"Another plan that the Council is working on will see the use of sensors --
On a bicycle route on the Clyde sidewalk, LED street lights were installed.
These sensors will be able to detect close bikes and pedestrians and increase brightness.
They will also count the number of pedestrians and cyclists and collect information on air pollution.
This information will be available free of charge at the new city data center in Glasgow.