- The solar street lamp project, led by AT2ER, expands from northern to southern Togo, focusing on the Maritime region.
- Sunna Design has installed over 30,000 lamps, and a €40 million loan from France supports the initiative.
- The project aligns with Togo’s goal of nationwide electrification by 2030 to enhance public lighting and rural development.
On Thursday, July 25, local authorities in the Maritime region received a briefing on a new solar street lamp initiative. Launched in April 2023, the Agence Togolaise d’Électrification Rurale et des Énergies Renouvelables (AT2ER) leads the project.
The workshop in Davié, located 5 km south of Tsévié, covered the deployment, security, and maintenance of the 50,000 solar-powered street lamps. The attendees were encouraged to support the project, which initially targeted the northern regions of Savanes and Kara and is now expanding to the southern areas.
Dr Tchapo Singo, Director General of Energy and head of AT2ER, explained that the project aligns with the Togolese government’s goal to electrify the country by 2030. “The project will cover 5,000 localities, focusing especially on the Savanes region,” he said. Etsè Kodjo Kadévi, Prefect of Zio, welcomed the project and highlighted its potential to enhance public lighting in rural communities.
Sunna Design, a French company, has installed over 30,000 lamps, mainly in the Savanes and Kara regions. The company also handles maintenance.
France provided a €40 million loan to support the project. The initiative falls under the Rural Solar Public Lighting Program (PEP’S Rural), which the Ministry Delegate in Energy and Mines manages.
The expansion to the south aims to improve public lighting and support rural development. The ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to increasing energy access and improving the quality of life for communities across Togo.