
In Guizhou Province, most of the population resides in rural areas, and the development of these areas has always been a concern for successive governments. The key issues for rural development are ensuring clothing, food, shelter, and transportation. While Guizhou farmers can address the clothing, food, and shelter needs through hard work, the transportation issue is not so easily resolved, as transportation involves “roads” and “lights.”
For the majority of rural areas in Guizhou, relying on traditional streetlights to resolve transportation issues is almost a fantasy. The regions are remote, and the cost of laying cables is high. Additionally, there is the question of who will cover the electricity bills for the streetlights in the long term. If any component fails, it can cause a blackout for the streetlights in the entire area. Once the streetlights go out, the transportation issue is left unresolved.
In contrast, the installation of solar streetlights provides significant advantages. Firstly, there is no need to lay cables, which saves a substantial amount of money. Secondly, by selecting appropriate locations and angles, one can dig a pit to bury the battery and install the streetlight. The solar streetlights generate their own power, eliminating concerns about electricity bills. Even if one solar streetlight fails, it does not affect the operation of others, thereby ensuring ongoing road illumination.
With the continuous advancements in solar streetlight technology, a qualified solar streetlight manufacturer can produce solar streetlights that provide power for 5 to 7 consecutive days of cloudy weather. This guarantee is more than sufficient for the Guizhou region.
Looking at the solar streetlight projects in Guizhou over the past few years, areas such as Liupanshui, Duyun, Bijie, Xinyi, and Zunyi have nearly all installed solar streetlights, and they have received a remarkable reputation for their performance.