Solar street lights :are raised light sources which are powered by photovoltaic panels generally mounted on the lighting structure or integrated in the pole itself. The photovoltaic panels charge a rechargeable battery, which powers a fluorescent or LED lamp during the night.
Objectives
To promote solar street lighting in order to reduce dependence on the national grid
To provide security lighting to the public/communities where electricity access is minimal
To demonstrate alternative sources of from that of formal grid electricity