Benin Solar Lighting System

4 FAQs about Benin Solar Lighting System

What is smart street lighting in Benin?

In Benin, we have introduced a smart street lighting project featuring modular solar streetlights. This intelligent lighting system utilizes IoT technology for remote monitoring and smart adjustment of illumination. It not only delivers a reliable solar lighting solution but also contributes to advanced smart city infrastructure in urban areas.

How much does electricity cost in Benin?

Local people pay as much as RMB 1.5 for each kilowatt hour of electricity, while their average annual income is only RMB 1,000. 50.9% of the residents cannot afford the electricity. However, the illumination intensity in Benin is large, and the inexhaustible solar energy is one of the best resources in Benin.

Who are the actors in the solar industry in Benin?

Main actors from the private sector are for solar products and installations: L'Association Inteprofessionnel des Spécialistes des Energies Renouvelables du Bénin (AISER - Bénin) / The Interprofessional Association for Renewable Energy Specialists: is an "an association for promotion and advocacy of the renewable energy in Benin" .

What type of energy is used in Benin?

Like for most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Benin's energy sector is largely dominated by the use of biomass-based energy sources (59.4%) (Tableau de Bord de l'Energie au Bénin, 2005), followed by petroleum products (38.4%) and, to a lesser degree, electricity (2.2%).

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