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Solar street lighting Gabon’s challenges

 

In 2018, Gabon, this beautiful developing country has many roads that are not lit, especially in rural areas. According to figures 2018 from Gabon’s Ministry of Water and Energy, the country’s electricity access rate averages 75%. However, this figure conceals huge disparities in electricity coverage between urban and rural areas. In rural areas, the electrification rate is around 35% compared to about 80% in urban areas. Most roads in the country have little or no lighting and the operational cost of traditional lamps is too high. 

 

  Road and street

   GABON

  iSSL Maxi Road

Eclairage public solaire urbains au Gabon

Installed solar lighting solutions

 

AWARE OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DEFICIT

 

Aware of the electricity supply deficit, Gabon’s highest authorities have implemented an ambitious energy development programme, particularly in the most remote areas. During his speech to the Nation on December 31, 2017, the Head of State, Ali Bongo Ondimba, announced the installation of 5000 solar street lamps throughout the country for 2018. This project aims not only to reduce the rate of insecurity in the hinterland, but also to boost commercial and industrial activity in the hinterland.

 

The vast project to install 5000 solar street lamps was aimed to provide public lighting in rural areas and some cities with deficiencies in this area, says an authorized source. With the perspective of implementing a real energy transition through electricity production by renewable energies, which will increase to 80% in 2020 as the Emerging Gabon Strategic Plan (EGP) aims to do.

 

SELECTED ISSL MAXI SOLAR STREET LAMPS

 

The Technical Committee selected the iSSL Maxi solar street lamps (fromthe iSSL range) proposed by Sunna Design. The products were chosen for their durability, heat resistance and rapid installation, allowing all identified priority areas (areas without public lighting and low voltage circuits) to be covered as quickly as possible.

 

In addition, the technical committee was particularly impressed by the operating cost, which is totally controlled over the long term, since the products installed require minimal maintenance and no energy costs. To date, more than 2000iSSL Maxi Roadshave been deployed across the country to the delight of local populations. In an interview conducted by Gabon Media Time magazine, the inhabitants of the areas concerned expressed great satisfaction with this solution, which solved the problems of insecurity previously exacerbated by the darkness in which their neighbourhoods were plunged before the installation of the streetlights. Gabon Media Time recounted the example of Annick, a trader in the Cap Caravane district who sees an economic interest in it “it’s a grace, it allows us to sell a little later without being worried”.

Eclairage public solaire urbains au Gabon

The advantages of connected and intelligent solar streetlight lighting solutions

 

THE INTELLIGENT AND CONNECTED iSSL MAXI ROAD SOLAR STREETLIGHT

 

The iSSL Maxi Road is the ideal solar lighting solution to meet the solarization needs of roads in this type of country. A high quality product, guaranteed 6 years with non-hazardous and recyclable batteries. In addition, these products are the most autonomous, reliable and robust on the market. The iSSL Max Road offers unparalleled performance and connected services via the SunnApp mobile application, developed by Sunna Design engineers. Another competitive advantage is that this type of solar street lamp can be installed in less than 10 minutes.

 

A POWERFUL SOCIETAL IMPACT

 

Sunna Design is impacting the lives of more than one million Gabonese citizens through the installation of 2000 intelligent and connected solar streetlights. These solar street lighting solutions contribute to improving the safety and comfort of the inhabitants. Sunna Design empowers the world, challenging the status quo by driving ever more robust and sustainable solar street lighting solutions that bring light to the world’s most remote places such as urban areas in African countries. 2050 iSSL Maxi Road streetlights irrigate the roads and streets of parks and paths to illuminate the lives of our Gabonese friends.

Year

 

2022
Location

 

Gabon
Client

 

High authorities of Gabon
Product(s) used

 

iSSL Maxi Road

Which products for this field of application ?

    Park and recreation Parking lot Path and crosswalk
    The iSSL+ is a reliable and robust stand-alone solar lighting solution, particularly suitable for pedestrian walkways, cycle paths and car parks. This innovative product offers a very simple and quick installation with unmatched performance and connected services such as Sunnap'. Do you have a similar project or any other project? Talk to our sales team!    
    Park and recreation Parking lot General Area
    The iSSL maxi Area is a reliable and robust stand-alone solar lighting solution, particularly suitable for area lighting, car parks and public squares. This innovative product offers a very simple and quick installation with unmatched performance and connected services such as Sunnap'.   Do you have a similar project or any other project ? Talk to our sales team!    
    Road and street Parking lot General Area
    iSSL Maxi Road is the most reliable and robust stand-alone solar lighting solution. This innovative product offers unparalleled performance and connected services with the SunnApp, and installs very quickly.   Do you have a similar project or any other project ? Talk to our sales team!    
    Lampadaire solaire Sunna Design iSSL+ noir Lampadaire solaire Sunna Design iSSL+ blanc
    Lampadaire solaire Sunna Design iSSL Maxi Area noir Lampadaire solaire Sunna Design iSSL Maxi Area blanc
    Lampadaire solaire Sunna Design iSSL Maxi Road Noir Lampadaire solaire Sunna Design iSSL Maxi Road blanc

    Specifications iSSL +

    Lighting
    Lighting power
    1800 to 3600 lumens
    Consumption
    10 W to 20 W
    Lighting efficiency
    Up to 1 lm/W
    Color temperature options couleur
    2700K, 3000K, 4000K & 5700K
    Lifespan
    50,000 hours IESNA LM-80 TM-21 certified
    * Available with motion sensor
    PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
    Technology
    Photovoltaïc modules (Monocrystalline silicon)
    Power
    50 Wc
    Lifespan
    25 years
    Battery
    Technology
    NiMH , battery, maintenance free, very high temperature resistance
    Capacity
    120 Wh
    Operating temperature range
    -40°C to +70°C
    Lifespan
    12 years
    General
    SCx
    0,16 m2
    Fixation
    Top mounting Ø60 mm
    Weight (without pole)
    13 kg

    Specifications iSSL Maxi Area

    Lighting
    Lighting power
    3600 to 7200 lumens
    Consumption
    20 W to 40 W
    Lighting efficiency
    Up to 180 lm/W
    Color temperature options
    2700K, 3000K, 4000K & 5700K
    Lifespan
    50,000 hours IESNA LM-80 TM-21 certified
    * Available with motion sensor
    Photovoltaic panels
    Technology
    Photovoltaïc modules (Monocrystalline silicon)
    Power
    80 Wc
    Lifespan
    25 years
    Battery
    Technologyce
    NiMH , battery, maintenance free, very high temperature resistance
    Capacity
    240 Wh
    Operating temperature range
    -40°C to +70°C
    Lifespan
    12 years
    General
    SCx
    0,147 m2
    Fixation
    Top mounting Ø60 mm
    Weight (without pole)
    19 kg

    Specifications iSSL Maxi Road

    Lighting
    Lighting power
    3600 to 7200 lumens
    Consumption
    20 W to 40 W
    Lighting efficiency
    Up to 180 lm/W
    Color temperature options
    2700K, 3000K, 4000K & 5700K
    Lifespan
    50,000 hours IESNA LM-80 TM-21 certified
    * Available with motion sensor
    Photovoltaic panels
    Technology
    Photovoltaïc modules (Monocrystalline silicon)
    Power
    80 Wc
    Lifespan
    25 years
    Battery
    Technology
    NiMH , battery, maintenance free, very high temperature resistance
    Capacity
    240Wh
    Operating temperature range
    -40°C to +70°C
    Lifespan
    12 years
    General
    SCx
    0,147 m²
    Fixation
    Top mounting Ø60 mm
    Weight
    19 kg

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