A New Direction for Public Lighting in Africa

In Gabon, a country with a population of approximately 2.3 million, the public lighting network comprises nearly 28,500 connected light points, including approximately 25,000 high-pressure sodium lamps, as well as approximately 15,000 solar streetlights, 12,000 of which were supplied by NOVEA ÉNERGIES, positioning the GROUPE RAGNI as a leading player and partner in off-grid lighting in the country. The first solar installations, completed as early as 2017, are still in operation without requiring any maintenance, a testament to their durability.

The FMCT (Façade Maritime du Champ Triomphal) has chosen to continue modernizing its public lighting on the “Baie des Rois” site, an urban project launched in Libreville in 2021. This initiative aims to harmonize the development of the waterfront and create a contemporary space dedicated to tourism, economic activities, and recreation.

Faced with these challenges, the Group has deployed a multi-brand approach, adapted to the different urban uses of the “Baie des Rois” site:

RAGNI

• 52 CHIC luminaires installed in pedestrian areas and playgrounds, in 3000 K amber, to harmonize the site and reduce environmental impact.
• 4 ALTURAN luminaires around buildings for an architectural design touch.

Particular attention was paid to biodiversity, so as not to disturb turtle nesting areas, which are very common in Gabon. At the Baie des Rois site, where there is no beach, the public lighting was designed to keep them away from areas unsuitable for nesting.

NOVEA ÉNERGIES

• 10 COMBI TOP 3 solar solutions, scheduled for installation in early June 2026. It includes power reduction (100% then 50%) to limit environmental impact.

This equipment is in addition to the 10,000 solar-powered light points previously installed throughout the country, to provide permanent lighting despite power cuts.

LEC

• 30 bespoke spotlights developed for this project on Africa’s largest wooden footbridge (70 m), 30 of which have already been installed and 4 more to come to improve uniformity.
• 25 LUMINY 4 and 13 LIMA, scheduled for delivery in June 2026.

The whole project enhances the architectural value of the footbridge and the arch of the Baie des Rois pedestrian bridge, an emblematic site in the city.

ECO-INNOV

• 4 ECO-CITY 35 on a crosswalk in the test phase, with commissioning scheduled for June 2026.

This light marking system could be extended to the entire bay.

This project reflects a realistic approach, focused on adapting solutions to local specificities and budget constraints. GROUPE RAGNI’s strength lies in the complementary nature of its solutions, combining the quality of its equipment with on-the-ground support that is essential to the success and sustainability of projects.

This partnership paves the way for future large-scale projects in the service of Gabon.