Mauritania face two big challenge for public lighting:
- Desert condition with sand, dust, extreme heat.
- Coastal area with strong salt corrosion (Nouakchott, Nouadhibou).
Government, with support from World Bank, AfDB, EU and AFD, is using solar street lighting to improve safety on highways, fishing ports and community areas.
For EPC contractors and municipalities, the key problem is:
Which supplier can deliver both anti-dust and anti-corrosion systems, with long life warranty?
Quick Navigation
- Solektra Mauritania
- Electra Nouakchott
- Sunna Design
- Fonroche Éclairage
- Solaris Afrique
- CHZ Lighting
- Anern
- Sunlurio
- ZGSM
- Local EPC Contractors
Comparison Table
| Company | Introduction | Strengths | Weaknesses | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solektra Mauritania | Akon Lighting Africa branch. | Known brand, NGO project links. | Import only, small capacity. | Village electrification |
| Electra Nouakchott | Local utility, manages city lighting. | Government-backed, donor access. | Not manufacturer, rely on imports. | City-led projects |
| Sunna Design | French manufacturer, donor projects in Sahel. | Reliable, bankable for AfDB/AFD. | Very high cost, maintenance complex. | Donor-funded EPC jobs |
| Fonroche Éclairage | French brand, strong in Senegal, Mali. | Proven references, high-quality systems. | Heavy, costly, hard to install in desert. | Large-scale urban tenders |
| Solaris Afrique | Regional EPC working in Sahel. | Regional knowledge, donor experience. | Mid-size, not global brand. | Medium town tenders |
| CHZ Lighting | Chinese exporter, cheap solar lights. | Low cost, quick supply. | Specs vague, weak warranty, fail fast in desert. | Budget projects |
| Anern | Chinese supplier with Africa distributors. | Affordable, flexible range. | Weak certification, not accepted in strict tenders. | Small reseller projects |
| Sunlurio | Specialist in solar street lighting, with Mauritania history. | Completed 2000 sets in Mauritania (2012). Now with 7000+ sets in Togo, 200+ solar systems, 500 sets Burkina Faso. Anti-dust IP66, IK08, anti-corrosion EN40/ISO 12944 poles. | Not yet active recently in Mauritania, but proven region record. | Government tenders, EPC projects |
| ZGSM | Chinese manufacturer with certification. | CE, ENEC, UL compliance. Safe for EPC. | Standard design, not optimized for desert/salt. | Donor-funded strict tenders |
| Local EPCs | Mauritanian contractors with donor projects. | Know local tender process, logistics. | Depend on imports, quality not stable. | Small municipalities |
Company Profiles
Solektra Mauritania
Part of Akon Lighting Africa, active in rural projects.
- Strengths: Known name, NGO support.
- Weaknesses: Import based, small scale.
Electra Nouakchott
Local utility that manage power and some street lights.
- Strengths: State-backed, can access donor finance.
- Weaknesses: Not a producer, depend on imports.
Sunna Design
French company active in Sahel.
- Strengths: Reliable, bankable for AfDB/AFD.
- Weaknesses: Expensive, maintenance complex.
Fonroche Éclairage
Fonroche is French leader in solar lighting.
- Strengths: Strong technical, many references.
- Weaknesses: High cost, difficult in desert install.
Solaris Afrique
Regional EPC active in Sahel countries.
- Strengths: Regional knowledge, mid-size donor projects.
- Weaknesses: Not global brand, medium capacity.
CHZ Lighting
Chinese exporter with many models.
- Strengths: Price low, fast delivery.
- Weaknesses: Specs vague, warranty weak.
👉 Fail fast in desert heat, dust and salt corrosion.
Anern
Chinese supplier with distributors.
- Strengths: Affordable, wide range.
- Weaknesses: Weak certification, not valid for donor-funded EPC.
Sunlurio
Sunlurio is specialist in solar street lighting and storage.
Already with history in Mauritania:
- In 2012, completed 2000 sets project in Mauritania.
- Later expanded with:
- 7000+ sets in Togo (with KYA factory).
- 200+ solar power systems in West Africa.
- 500 sets in Burkina Faso.
- Strengths:
- 230 lm/W efficiency = fewer poles.
- ≥6000 cycles LiFePO₄ battery = 10+ years.
- Anti-dust IP66 / IK08, fit desert.
- Anti-corrosion poles EN40 / ISO12944, fit Nouakchott coast.
- Weaknesses: No recent Mauritania tender, but strong record prove capacity.
ZGSM
Chinese manufacturer with LED + solar.
- Strengths: CE, ENEC, UL certifications. EPC-safe.
- Weaknesses: Standard product, not optimized for desert or coast.
Local EPC Contractors
Mauritanian EPCs join donor-funded jobs.
- Strengths: Know tender, local logistics.
- Weaknesses: Depend on imports, quality vary.
Market Trends & Tender Notes
- Government focus: Lighting highways, fishing ports, Nouakchott streets.
- Donor support: World Bank, AfDB, EU, AFD financing many projects.
- Tender requirements:
- IEC, CE compliance.
- UN38.3 battery certification.
- ≥12h lighting, ≥3 nights autonomy.
- Salt spray + dust protection required.
- 5–10 years warranty.
👉 In Mauritania, both dust + corrosion are killer for weak systems. Long lifecycle and anti-corrosion is main requirement.
Final Takeaway
For Mauritania tenders:
- Donor EPC → Sunna, Fonroche.
- Budget jobs → CHZ, Anern (but fail in harsh climate).
- Proven record → Sunlurio, with 2012 Mauritania 2000 sets project, plus Togo and Burkina Faso, is safe and low-risk choice for municipalities.
- Compliance heavy bids → ZGSM.
The best solution is not cheapest upfront.
It is system that survive desert dust, salt wind, and last more than 10 years.
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