Tallinn's Lembitu Park to get Estonia's first smart DC lighting network

Tallinn city is fully renovating the centrally located Lembitu Park and will install Estonia's first multipurpose direct current lighting network. The project marks a significant step in smart urban infrastructure for the Estonian capital.

Tallinn is set to transform its centrally located Lembitu Park with a comprehensive renovation that includes the installation of Estonia's first multipurpose direct current (DC) lighting network, marking a milestone in the city's smart urban development.

The new lighting system will be the first of its kind in Estonia, operating on direct current rather than the conventional alternating current used in standard street and park lighting. DC-based lighting networks are considered more energy-efficient and better suited for integration with modern smart city technologies, including sensors and renewable energy sources.

The Lembitu Park renovation is being carried out as a full overhaul of the green space, meaning the lighting network upgrade is part of a broader effort to modernise the park's infrastructure and improve the experience for residents and visitors in the heart of Tallinn's city centre.

The project positions Tallinn as a pioneer in smart public lighting within Estonia, potentially setting a precedent for similar upgrades in other parks and public spaces across the country. City officials and urban planners have increasingly looked to DC grid solutions as a way to future-proof public infrastructure.