Intermarché Beauregard in Le Mans lights up its car park with an innovative solar street lighting solution
Intermarché Beauregard, located in Le Mans in the Sarthe region of France, recently undertook an ambitious renovation project to modernise the lighting in its car park. Faced with ageing, energy-guzzling installations, the chain opted for a cutting-edge solution: solar street lighting. This approach is part of a desire to meet customers' comfort needs while adopting a responsible approach to energy and the environment.
An informed choice for green energy
The project involved the installation of 27 autonomous solar street lamps in the supermarket car park. This innovative solution offers a number of advantages over traditional lighting connected to the electricity grid:
- 100% autonomous lighting, operating without connection to the grid
- Elimination of operating costs and electricity bills
- Significant reduction in carbon footprint
- Quick installation requiring no major worksNo maintenance for at least 10 years
The photovoltaic solar lighting system chosen by Le Mans Intermarché not only generates substantial long-term savings, but also enhances the brand's image as a company committed to an eco-responsible approach.
Cutting-edge technology for customer comfort
The solar-powered lampposts installed in the Intermarché Beauregard car park are equipped with photovoltaic panels that capture solar energy throughout the day. This energy is stored in built-in batteries, providing optimum lighting as soon as night falls. The power and quality of the lighting provide customers with greater comfort and safety when using the car park, even in the dark.
An exemplary project in Western France
This initiative by Intermarché in Le Mans is part of a growing trend in Western France, where more and more businesses are opting for solar lighting solutions for their outdoor areas. The choice of this technology reflects a growing awareness of current energy and environmental issues.
Energy and economic balance
The installation of these 27 solar-powered lampposts in the Intermarché Beauregard car park represents a truly decentralised photovoltaic power plant. Here's an overview of the expected benefits over a year:
| Aspect | Résultat |
|---|---|
| Power generation | Complete autonomy |
| Power consumption | Reduced to zero |
| Electricity bill | Eliminated |
| CO2 emissions | Significantly reduced |
| Maintenance | None for 10 years |
This project demonstrates that it is possible to reconcile energy efficiency, respect for the environment and user comfort. Solar street lighting is thus proving to be a forward-looking solution for commercial premises that are concerned about their ecological impact and energy consumption.
By choosing this innovative technology, Le Mans Intermarché is pioneering responsible commercial lighting. This achievement could well inspire other retailers across France to follow suit in their drive for a successful energy transition, combining savings with respect for the environment.
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THE CHALLENGES OF THE PROJECT
- 100% autonomous lighting
- No running costs and 0 electricity bills
- Reducing the carbon footprint
- Quick installation, no work required
- No maintenance for 10 years
