Omniflow created a smart pole called Omniled. Powered by wind and solar energy, it captures renewable energies and stores them in batteries. Each pole is equipped with a wind turbine, solar panels, and integrated energy storage that allows multiple applications, all connected to an intelligent platform. The pole delivers various services, from smart lighting to mobility solutions and security or counting with video analysis. Omniled only uses energy from the public power grid when its batteries are exhausted. As a result, the pole saves more than 90% of energy compared to ordinary lighting and more than 60% compared to standard LED lighting! “Everything is optimized to work autonomously in all situations, right down to the maintenance of the solar panels by the wind itself,” explains Pedro Ruao, Founder and CEO of Omniflow.
Assisted by Orange Fab as part of the 5G program, Omniflow also benefited from the support of the Orange 5G Lab teams. “Connectivity is a crucial parameter for the start-up,” explains Julien Péraudeau, Product Manager for Orange 5G Lab. These poles represent a new medium for implementing Smart City sensors. However, to guarantee the reliability and stability of the features offered 24/7, Omniflow must be able to rely on a stable and robust network. That’s the whole point of 5G!” The goal of Orange 5G Lab’s support is to finalize the development of the 5G connected streetlight as well as its commercial version. “To this end, we provided the start-up with our 5G starter kit and assistance for its smooth integration.”