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- ACOB Lighting Technology Ltd
- SMK Solar Technology Nigeria
- Beebeejump International Ltd
- Solarwizard Nigeria
- Kenchez Nigeria Ltd
- CHZ Lighting
- PSO Solar / Directory-listed suppliers
- All-in-One Solar Street Light Companies
- GVE Group
- Comparison of Key Players
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Why does this matter?
Nigeria still has over 80 million people without steady electricity. Cities face blackouts, rural towns stay dark. For governments and EPC contractors, solar street lights are the fastest way to show results—better safety, night economy, community impact.
But the hard part is picking the right supplier. Some companies sell cheap lights that die fast. Some are too expensive or slow to deliver. Below are 10 active companies, with projects and lessons learned.
Solusoft Nigeria Ltd – Can local crews make the difference?
Many state governments and EPCs know Solusoft by name. Based in Lagos, they do solar lighting, hybrid systems, and backup power. Their street lights normally run 170–180 lm/W. Not the highest, but enough for city roads. They use LiFePO₄ batteries with about 5,000 cycles. Poles are 7–8 m, hot-dip galvanized, so less rust.
Why do buyers go with them? Simple: fast local service. Imported systems look nice, but when they fail you wait months for spares. Solusoft keeps crews in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja. When lights go down, they show up in two or three days. For governments, that is gold. EPCs also like this, because one dead light can hold up project payments.
Price is mid to high. Higher than traders, but you pay for less headache later. Politicians want visible results, not excuses.
Case Example: In 2022 Solusoft installed 350 solar street lights on the Lagos Badagry expressway. Poles 7 m, LiFePO₄ batteries, IK08 housings. Reported accident rate dropped 18% within months.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Local crews for quick repair | Tech specs lower than top global |
| Track record with state projects | Price higher than average |
| Custom poles and batteries | Focus mostly in southwest Nigeria |
ACOB Lighting Technology Ltd – Why do they appear in many tenders?
ACOB works on lighting infrastructure across Nigeria. They handle both grid and solar systems. Their strong point: they know the tender process. They understand SONCAP, NEMSA, customs clearance. EPCs who don’t want shipments stuck at port often pick ACOB.
Their typical street lights are 60–120 W LED, 160–170 lm/W, with poles 6–9 m. Batteries give 3–5 nights backup. Enough to pass most tender requirements.
Cost is mid-range. Not as cheap as traders, not as pricey as imported high-end brands.
Case Example: In 2021 ACOB supplied 500 integrated solar street lights for Kaduna North Council. Warranty two years. EPC partners said delivery was smooth, no customs trouble, workers came for installation.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Strong on compliance and SONCAP | Specs average, not cutting-edge |
| Large-scale logistics capacity | Limited brand outside Nigeria |
| Trusted by state governments | Service coverage not nationwide |
SMK Solar Technology Nigeria – When budget is tight
SMK sells many solar items, street lights included. They often market “300 W” or “400 W” models, but in truth the lights output maybe 80–100 W. Local councils still buy, because the price is low and delivery fast.
The main value is cheap and available. For small towns, better to see lights turn on now than wait a year for high-spec. The weak side is battery life. Most units use standard lithium, 2000–3000 cycles, which means drop in 2–3 years. Warranty is 1–2 years.
Case Example: In 2020 SMK installed 200 solar lights in Oyo State rural feeder roads. Covered about 12 km. After 18 months, ~10% failure rate. Councils accepted it because cost was low, but EPCs had to budget extra for repairs.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Very low cost | Specs often overstated |
| Quick supply, stock ready | Battery life short |
| Simple install | Warranty short, weak aftersales |
Beebeejump International Ltd – Big name in homes, but in street lights?
Beebeejump is known all over Nigeria for home solar kits. They have service points in 30+ states. Their logistics and financing are their edge. Even if lights are not their main product, they bring scale.
Street light products are entry-level. Not for highways, but okay for villages or NGO programs. They offer pay-as-you-go and mobile payment. Communities like that because people can pay small amounts.
Case Example: In 2021 Beebeejump worked with an NGO to put 150 solar street lights in Kogi villages. Covered market areas and schools. Not high-tech, but worked, and people could manage payments.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Wide service network | Specs lower than pro suppliers |
| Financing and mobile pay | Not fit for main city roads |
| Easy to find aftersales | More focused on household kits |
Solarwizard Nigeria – Old brand, why do donors trust them?
Solarwizard has been around since the 1990s. In Nigeria, that history counts. Donor agencies like AfDB, UNDP, prefer not to risk with new names. Solarwizard is “safe hands.”
Their systems use LiFePO₄ batteries, ~6000 cycles, galvanized poles, 160–170 lm/W LED. Not top numbers, but steady. Price sits in the middle.
Case Example: In 2019 they installed 400 solar street lights in Jos, Plateau State. Police report showed robbery at night dropped 35% in six months. The project was used by the state government as a security success story.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Long track record, trust | Tech not updated fast |
| Donors often pick them | Delivery slower than small traders |
| Reliable LiFePO₄ batteries | Less presence in southern states |
Kenchez Nigeria Ltd – Why do industrial parks like them?
Kenchez does more than basic street lighting. They integrate CCTV and sensors into their solar poles. For industrial estates, this is valuable. Owners want both light and security.
Their lights are 160–180 lm/W, poles 7–9 m, LiFePO₄ batteries, warranty 2–3 years. Price higher than normal, but the package offers more.
Case Example: In 2022 Kenchez put 280 solar street lights with CCTV into a Lagos industrial park. Afterward, reported security incidents dropped 40%.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Can add CCTV, sensors | Higher cost per unit |
| Strong in industrial parks | Not common in donor tenders |
| Poles are solid build | Mostly active in southwest |
CHZ Lighting – Global brand in Nigeria
CHZ is a Chinese manufacturer exporting worldwide. Their edge in Nigeria is full certifications. IEC, CE, ISO9001 are ready. For EPCs bidding on donor-funded projects, this is critical.
They supply high efficiency lights, 200+ lm/W, LiFePO₄ batteries with 6000+ cycles, poles with ISO 12944 corrosion tests. Price is high, lead time long.
Case Example: In 2021 CHZ delivered 500 units in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State under PPP. Units had 3-year warranty. EPC partners liked the compliance documents.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Full compliance docs | High upfront cost |
| 200+ lm/W LEDs | Lead time longer |
| Experience with PPP | Aftersales depends on local partner |
PSO Solar / Directory-listed suppliers – Fast supply, but at what risk?
PSO and similar names are basically trading houses. They import lights from China, stock in Lagos or Abuja. The advantage: fast supply. For emergency or small pilot, you can get lights quickly.
Weak point: compliance and warranty are thin.
Case Example: In 2020 PSO supplied 100 solar street lights for Maiduguri emergency project. Fast delivery, but no IEC documents. Later donor funds could not be used for expansion.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Fast delivery | Lack of compliance docs |
| Flexible for small orders | Warranty hard to enforce |
| Useful in emergencies | No technical depth |
All-in-One Solar Street Light Companies (D.O Green Solar and others)
Several Nigerian firms focus only on all-in-one solar street lights. Models 40–120 W, aluminum body, lithium battery, 2–3 year warranty. They win with flexibility and price.
Downside: weak compliance papers, corrosion tests missing. Coastal projects should be careful.
Case Example: In 2021 D.O Green Solar supplied 120 lights for Port Harcourt city council. Each with 8 m poles, 3-night autonomy. Worked fine, but EPC had to provide extra corrosion reports for tender.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Flexible, quick orders | No full compliance documents |
| Affordable price | Poles less tested for corrosion |
| Good for mid-size city projects | Not for donor megaprojects |
GVE Group – Big EPC, more than just lights
GVE is one of the largest renewable EPCs in Nigeria. They are famous for solar mini-grids, but also deliver street lights. Their strength is finance and scale. They work with AfDB, DFID, USAID.
Lights are spec’d properly, IEC compliant, projects managed professionally. But cost is higher, process slower.
Case Example: In 2022 GVE installed 600 solar street lights in Adamawa State along with a mini-grid rollout. Covered schools, markets, clinics. Shops reported 25% longer hours after lights came on.
Advantages vs Limitations
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Strong finance backing | Higher costs |
| Proven in big projects | Not a pure lighting company |
| Full compliance | Slower execution |
| Company | Strength | Example Project | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solusoft | Local service crews | 350 units in Lagos, 2022 | State EPC projects |
| ACOB | Tender compliance | 500 units in Kaduna, 2021 | Government tenders |
| SMK | Cheap, fast stock | 200 units in Oyo, 2020 | Budget councils |
| Beebeejump | Logistics + finance | 150 units in Kogi, 2021 | NGO/community |
| Solarwizard | Long track record | 400 units in Jos, 2019 | Donor projects |
| Kenchez | CCTV integration | 280 units in Lagos, 2022 | Industrial estates |
| CHZ | Full compliance | 500 units in Uyo, 2021 | Donor/PPP |
| PSO | Rapid supply | 100 units in Maiduguri, 2020 | Emergency |
| D.O Green Solar | Flexible all-in-one | 120 units in PH, 2021 | Mid-size city |
| GVE | Finance + scale | 600 units in Adamawa, 2022 | Donor programs |
The Nigerian solar street light market is full of suppliers. Some are cheap, some strong in paperwork, some focus on quick delivery. But the truth is: most EPCs and state governments lose money not because they bought too expensive, but because they bought too weak.
- If you want donor acceptance → CHZ, GVE, Solusoft work.
- If you just want lights fast → SMK, PSO can deliver.
- If you want extras like CCTV → Kenchez fits.
- If you want distribution and financing → Beebeejump or Solarwizard help.
But if you want high-efficiency lights (230 lm/W), batteries that survive 6000+ cycles, poles tested for real coastal corrosion, and full IEC/ISO compliance in one package — then you should talk with Sunlurio.
We supply EPCs who don’t want surprises at site. We prepare tender files with all compliance docs included, so your technical bid is never rejected. We design lights to last more than 10 years, so your OPEX drops and your client sees the value.
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We can support you with:
- Compliance-ready tender submissions (IEC, CE, ISO, LM-80, salt-spray reports)
- High efficiency solar street lights: 230 lm/W, ≥12 h per night, ≥3 nights autonomy
- Durable LiFePO₄ batteries: 6000+ cycles, 5+ year design life
- Anti-corrosion galvanized poles: tested to ISO 12944, 720 h salt spray
- Fast container loading and support with customs paperwork
👉 Don’t risk your tender with weak suppliers. Partner with Sunlurio and win projects with confidence.
