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Senegal is one of the most active solar street lighting markets in West Africa.
The capital Dakar and other cities like Thiès, Saint-Louis, Kaolack already run many donor-funded projects.
Government, with strong support from AFD, BOAD, World Bank and KfW, is pushing solar lighting as part of smart city and rural electrification program.
For EPC contractors and municipalities, the challenge is:
Which supplier can pass strict compliance, give long life system, and handle large-scale tenders?
Quick Navigation
- Ageroute Senegal
- Solektra Senegal
- Sunna Design
- Fonroche Éclairage
- Solaris Afrique
- CHZ Lighting
- Anern
- Sunlurio
- ZGSM
- Local EPC Contractors
Comparison Table
| Company | Introduction | Strengths | Weaknesses | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageroute Senegal | Government agency managing road & lighting projects. | Strong state role, direct donor funding. | Not manufacturer, depend on partners. | State + donor-funded projects |
| Solektra Senegal | Akon Lighting Africa branch. | Known brand, donor-linked projects. | Import only, small capacity. | Rural electrification |
| Sunna Design | French manufacturer, strong in francophone Africa. | Reliable, bankable for AFD, BOAD, KfW. | Very expensive, maintenance heavy. | Large donor-funded EPC tenders |
| Fonroche Éclairage | French company, leader in Senegal lighting market. | Proven reference (AFD projects), high-quality. | Cost very high, heavy systems. | Dakar, large-scale tenders |
| Solaris Afrique | Regional EPC firm, francophone Africa. | Regional knowledge, mid-size donor projects. | Not global brand, limited capacity. | Medium city projects |
| CHZ Lighting | Chinese exporter, low-cost products. | Cheap price, fast supply. | Specs unclear, weak warranty, poor after-sales. | Budget EPC jobs |
| Anern | Chinese solar supplier with distributors. | Affordable, wide range. | Weak certification, donor-funded tenders reject often. | Small reseller projects |
| Sunlurio | Specialist in solar street lighting, with strong region record. | Completed 2000 sets in Mauritania (2012). 500 sets Burkina Faso. 7000+ sets in Togo with factory. Anti-corrosion poles + IP66/IK08 design. | Newer in Senegal, but strong regional record prove capacity. | Donor tenders, EPC contracts |
| ZGSM | Chinese manufacturer with certifications. | CE, ENEC, UL compliance. Safe for strict tenders. | Standard product, less innovation. | High-spec donor-funded projects |
| Local EPCs | Senegalese EPCs working with AFD/BOAD. | Know local tender rules, manage install. | Depend on imports, quality vary. | Small municipalities |
Company Profiles
Ageroute Senegal
Ageroute is government agency for roads and urban lighting.
- Strengths: Government-backed, strong donor access.
- Weaknesses: Not producer, need partners for supply.
Solektra Senegal
Part of Akon Lighting Africa, active in village projects.
- Strengths: Known brand, donor-friendly.
- Weaknesses: Import based, not large scale.
Sunna Design
French company strong in Senegal donor projects.
- Strengths: Reliable, bankable.
- Weaknesses: Expensive, complex maintenance.
Fonroche Éclairage
Fonroche is French leader in Senegal solar street lighting.
- Strengths: Many donor-funded projects in Dakar, Saint-Louis.
- Weaknesses: Cost high, system heavy.
Solaris Afrique
Regional EPC active in francophone countries.
- Strengths: Mid-size donor projects.
- Weaknesses: Not big brand, limited scale.
CHZ Lighting
Chinese exporter, supply to Senegal traders.
- Strengths: Cheap, quick supply.
- Weaknesses: Specs unclear, warranty short, weak after-sales.
👉 Not reliable for 10-year donor projects.
Anern
Chinese solar supplier, selling via distributors.
- Strengths: Affordable, product variety.
- Weaknesses: Weak certification, donor tenders often reject.
Sunlurio
Sunlurio is specialist in solar street lighting.
It already has strong record in West Africa:
- 2000 sets project in Mauritania (2012).
- 500 sets in Burkina Faso.
- 7000+ sets in Togo with KYA factory.
- 200+ solar power systems delivered in the region.
- Strengths: 230 lm/W efficiency, save poles. ≥6000 cycles battery (10+ years). Anti-corrosion poles tested to ISO 12944. Dust + salt protection (IP66/IK08).
- Weaknesses: Newer in Senegal, but regional experience easy to copy here.
ZGSM
Chinese manufacturer with LED + solar lights.
- Strengths: Full certifications (CE, ENEC, UL). EPC safe.
- Weaknesses: Standard designs, less innovation.
Local EPC Contractors
Senegalese EPCs often partner with donors.
- Strengths: Know process, handle local install.
- Weaknesses: Depend on imports, quality not stable.
Market Trends & Tender Notes
- Government priority: Expand street lighting in Dakar, improve tourism cities, rural safety.
- Donor support: AFD, BOAD, World Bank, KfW finance large-scale projects.
- Tender requirements:
- IEC/CE compliance.
- UN38.3 battery certification.
- ≥12h lighting, ≥3 nights autonomy.
- 5–10 years warranty.
👉 In Senegal, donor ask strong compliance. System must last 10 years, otherwise project fail.
Final Takeaway
For Senegal tenders:
- Donor projects → Sunna, Fonroche.
- Budget jobs → CHZ, Anern, but weak quality.
- Regional proven solution → Sunlurio, with Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Togo record, is safe choice for Senegal municipalities and EPCs.
- Compliance-heavy projects → ZGSM.
Smart choice is not cheapest upfront, but system that pass donor audit and survive 10+ years in Dakar climate.
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