Background

The organization seeks to promote a project focused on retrofitting public lighting with sustainable solutions which will help implement integrated low emission and resilient development through the installation of solar street lights with twilight sensors in rural communities and retrofitting existing street lights with energy-efficient LED lamps in urban areas.

Social Impact

This will help to improve lives by increasing night lighting, making public spaces safer for more hours of the day. Lighting also allows local businesses to operate for more hours of the day, increasing their earning potential. With a reduced reliance on grid electricity, the project will reduce energy costs for the communities, allowing those funds to be spent on other developmental priorities.

Environmental Impact

It will help reduces negative impacts on the natural environment by replacing conventional public lighting sources with more sustainable solutions. Installing solar street lights allows for lighting to be provided with less greenhouse gas emissions, as they do not rely on grid electricity.

Retrofitting existing public lights with energy-efficient LED lamps reduces energy consumption and emissions compared to incandescent or fluorescent lamps. Light sensors ensure that the lighting is only activated during the dark, keeping the amount of energy used to a minimum.