Ingenious, eco-friendly, powerful and cost-effective – solar lighting offers many advantages. But is it suitable for all urban and rural environments and infrastructure? Read on to learn about the many and varied applications and benefits of solar lighting and see why it’s the ideal sustainable solution for everyone. Solar lighting application #1 Improving safety for […]
Solar street lighting is an eco-friendly alternative that enhances safety and security with a reduced carbon footprint. Operating entirely off-grid, it’s the ideal solution for cities keen to drive the energy transition. In this feature, we address the issue of recycling solar street lights. 1) Recycling a photovoltaic panel The photovoltaic (PV) panels on the […]
You may have noticed in your local residential area, or while driving to work or parking at the supermarket — solar public lighting is gaining ground. The many benefits are clear to see. But specifically, why choose solar? We give you five reasons why it’s the solution of choice for all your projects. 1) Solar […]
Renewables are the cornerstone of the energy transition. This global shift is firmly underway, with renewable forms of energy playing a growing role in our daily lives. Seen as both sources of innovation and solutions to tackle global warming, green energy is being harnessed everywhere. It’s time to take a closer look at how far […]
In Bertoua, capital of Cameroon’s eastern region, 460 Fonroche solar streetlights were recently installed to improve living standards for local people and help boost socioeconomic activity. After choosing our lighting solution for a street in the capital Yaoundé last year, Cameroon is pursuing its urban development programme with cost-effective off-grid streetlights, which are unaffected by […]
Since 2019, Fonroche Lighting has been rolling out its Smartlight solar streetlights in the United States through Fonroche Lighting America, based in Needham Heights, Boston, MA. This new strategic location has further strengthened our international presence and gives American companies and local authorities the chance to benefit from our French-manufactured and globally recognized solutions and […]
On Earth Day, 22 April 2016, Morocco made a commitment to the planet by signing the Paris Agreement. This historic agreement, which was adopted at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) and signed by 175 countries (187 as of today), aims to fight global warming and its impact on climate change. Since then, Morocco […]
Solar energy is gaining ground in Central Africa, especially in Chad, which benefits from high levels of sunlight (4-6 kilowatt-hours per square meter per day). This huge potential makes Chad a perfect candidate for photovoltaic solar power. Numerous projects are already shaping up across the country, including a PV solar power plant near the […]
Soaring mountain ranges, unspoilt sandy beaches, dense pine forests and picturesque coastal villages… It’s easy to see why Corsica is known in France as the “Ile of Beauty”. Almost half of the island’s varied landscapes are classified as natural parkland, and its Mediterranean climate brings record hours of sunshine, making it the ideal candidates for […]
Solar lighting has a bright future in Europe Obsolescence, savings, environment The French lighting association (AFE) estimates that 90 million urban streetlights are installed in Europe and that 75% of them are over 25 years old. This obsolescence means high electricity and maintenance costs, so they’ll inevitably have to be upgraded, sooner or later. What’s […]
