AGS Inaugurates Solar Street Light to Boost Power Challenges 

Funmi Ogundare 

Africa Go Solar (AGS), has announced the launch of its new pay-as-you-go solar street lighting solution that will provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable lighting to communities to solve Nigeria’s electricity challenges and meet its population’s demand. 

The launch,  held recently, in  Lagos, was attended by major stakeholders including the Chairperson, Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate;  Bolanle Bodede, Olanrewaju Afolabi, Vice Chairman and Head of Security of the estate, and other residents where the organisation recently concluded its solar powered street lights project. 

Speaking at the programme, the Chief Executive Officer, Africa Go Solar,  Sola Fajuke expressed excitement about the pay-as-you-go solar street lighting solution in Nigeria. 

“Solar energy aligns with Nigeria’s goals for sustainable development and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs) particularly in affordable and clean energy, climate action, and poverty alleviation. Solar energy adoption will prove valuable as Nigeria’s electricity grid currently faces significant challenges in meeting the electricity demand of the country’s population. With projects like the solar-powered street lights at Abraham Adesanya, we believe that solar energy solutions will improve Nigerians’ quality of life and provide more economic opportunities.”

AGS , he noted, collaborates with Fuji Electric, a Japanese solar technology provider, to deliver durable solar solutions to European cities such as Germany, Italy, and London, adding that the  partnership has enabled the organisation to establish an impeccable record, by ensuring that their  solar installations meet the highest quality and performance standards.

The Chairperson of the estate, Bolanle Bodede said, “this is an exciting moment for us at Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate. Since Africa Go Solar installed solar-powered and CCTV-integrated street lights. Before now, we did not have streetlights, so visibility was threatened at night. It is a timely intervention, and we are positive that it will improve security and aid movement in the estate, especially at nighttime’.”

Some of the comprehensive benefits AGS offers, she noted, include free installation and maintenance and free repairs that relieve customers of additional burdens. The company’s financing solutions, such as lease payment options, enable clients to enjoy solar-powered lighting as a service without a substantial upfront investment.

“AGS street lights are equipped with CCTV cameras and a real-time monitoring system, providing enhanced security and a powerful deterrent against theft, vandalism, and break-ins. With infrared LED night vision, motion and sound detection, two-way communication, and wireless surveillance capabilities, the AGS solution provides access to compelling video evidence for prosecution purposes,  considering the prevailing security challenges in the country.”