Summary
Location
Sénégal
Streetlights installed
50 000
Project date
2018
Category
Governmental

The largest project installed by Fonroche Lighting. 50,000 streetlights have been installed in the streets and roads of Senegal. A new life is offered to them, economic activities have no more limits.

The deployment of Fonroche Lighting's solar street lamps allows traders, fishermen, tourist guides, etc. to extend their activity hours to increase their income. The luminous flux ensures their safety at nightfall, after 18 hours and offers them the necessary visibility.

Project challenges

  • Economic development of the country
  • Education: Leveling the playing field
  • Bringing security 

 

commercante sénégal

Tradeswoman

Before I had only a small light, people didn't see me. Selling even one sandwich was hard. Thanks to the street lights we can stay open until 11pm and even sell more than 10 sandwiches, I work for my children. With what I sell, I feed my four children.