Märjamaa municipality to receive new and sustainable street lighting

‘Modern lighting solutions are much more than just a visual improvement – they offer greater energy efficiency and increased reliability, which helps both the local government and the community save in the long term,’ said Tanel Lillesaar, Head of Energy Services at Enefit.

Enefit will make the initial investment in upgrading the lighting network, installing 984 new LED lights over the next six months. A small portion of the rural municipality’s streetlights have already been upgraded and will not be replaced by Enefit. In total, the managed network will consist of 1,423 lights. Enefit offers a full-service model where the rural municipality pays a fixed monthly fee and does not need to make any additional investments. In addition to replacing and managing the lighting, Enefit will also handle network maintenance and repairs in case of faults. After the agreement period ends, the entire lighting network will become the property of the rural municipality.

According to Märjamaa rural municipality mayor Triin Matsalu, upgrading the rural municipality’s street lighting is an important step towards providing residents with a safer and more energy-efficient environment. ‘We have the opportunity to hand over lighting management to professionals without having to make large investments. This allows us to focus on other development needs within the rural municipality while also taking steps towards a sustainable future,’ said Matsalu.

Work will begin in May and the entire lighting network will be upgraded by the end of 2025 at the latest. The new lights will operate on an energy-efficient dimming schedule, which keeps the road illuminated throughout the dark hours. Lighting will be managed via a smart system, which allows temporary dimming or switching off during periods of low activity. The entire network will be powered by electricity from 100% renewable energy sources. With the new system, the rural municipality is expected to reduce its annual CO₂ footprint by several hundred tonnes.