Since 2020, Intermarché has chosen a solar public lighting solution by equipping its parking lot with 11 autonomous solar streetlights from Fonroche Lighting. The result: an outdoor area lit all night long without using a single kilowatt from the grid.
Lighting designed for comfort and the planet 🌍
The store's goal? Provide a safe parking area while reducing its carbon footprint. Thanks to the LED technology integrated into each solar streetlight, customers enjoy effective and soft lighting from nightfall. This solution ensures permanent visibility and a strong sense of safety.
“We wanted to align our store with a sustainable approach. With this solar installation, our customers feel truly comfortable while perceiving our commitment.”
— Éric Calixte-Pur, Management, Intermarché Ramonville
Why choose solar public lighting for a parking lot?
Solar lighting offers several clear benefits:
How to install a solar streetlight in a parking lot?
Installing a solar streetlight follows a simple and technical approach:
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Model selection: Each project is sized according to the area, desired light intensity, and usage (disabled spots, parking bays, store entrances, etc.).
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Mounting: The streetlight is installed on a strong pole, directly anchored in the ground.
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Light point configuration: Fonroche Lighting technology allows for precise settings (lighting duration, brightness level).
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Commissioning: The system is operational from the very first night—no grid connection needed.
No trenching, no cables, no delays. Installation takes just one day, even in busy locations like a supermarket parking lot.
What is the lifespan of a solar streetlight?
A Fonroche Lighting LED solar streetlight can operate for more than 30 years. Each component is built to last:
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Solar panels: 30-year lifespan
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High-performance batteries: 10 to 15 years
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LED source: 50,000 to 100,000 lighting hours
Maintenance is minimal. Unlike traditional systems, there’s no need to check cables or electrical feeds. This leads to lower costs over the entire lifecycle.
Solar is the new standard ☀️
This project in Ramonville is not an isolated case. Many other supermarkets across France are adopting solar outdoor lighting as a new standard for their parking lots and public areas. Solar energy is now a proven, reliable technical solution for anyone looking to make sustainable purchases without sacrificing performance.
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