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North America’s Trusted Solar Lighting Brand

 

 

Sol has been around since 1990, and we care deeply about our role in creating a better future. Our robust product line is trusted by thousands of customers across North America. Sunna Design’s acquisition of Sol in 2020 has significantly expanded our product line to offer a broader range of lighting systems. Our customers now have more options, including the All-in-One and All-in-Two systems.

 

Sunna Design was founded in 2011 and is located in Bordeaux, France. Joining forces to create a solar lighting group,  we’ve pioneered solar street lighting and energy management for connected autonomous applications. Our goal is to bring public and commercial lighting to more neighborhoods, parks, and parking lots that need electricity and pursue the development of smart cities across North America.

At Sol by Sunna Design, we aim to create sustainable lighting solutions for all North American communities. We believe everyone deserves access to reliable and energy-efficient lighting, whether for their streets, parking lots, pathways, or security spaces.

Our value proposition is simple: we provide reliable and sustainable lighting solutions that help communities and businesses save energy and money while reducing their carbon footprint. We design and manufacture solar-powered LED lights engineered for performance and durability, even in the harshest environments.

 

Our team is passionate about sustainability and innovation, and we’re committed to delivering high-quality products and services that exceed our customers’ expectations. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and tailor our solutions to meet them.

 

 Join us to create a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Our Mission

 

At the core of our operations lies our unwavering commitment to INNOVATION. It’s a fundamental part of our identity, ingrained in our very DNA, and evident across all our departments – even in our factory, where we use cutting-edge digital tools and modular processes to enhance productivity.

We embody BOLDNESS, PASSION, and an UNCOMPROMISING pursuit of quality in everything we do. We are fully COMMITTED to our clients’ success, delivering unparalleled support, services, and products that exceed their expectations.

 

We believe in fostering a culture of TEAMWORK, one that encourages the sharing of expertise and best practices, allowing us to achieve our shared goals and propel our team to new heights. Our ultimate goal is to pave the way to a brighter, smarter future – one that is powered by clean energy. This is our VISION, and it guides everything we do.

+120 000

Solutions deployed worldwide

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Partners worldwide

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Countries

+100 000 000

People impacted

Sol in few key dates

    • 1990

       

      Starting Sol

       

      Sol was started +30 years ago in Miami Florida to help light streets and roadways in the Sunshine state.

    • 2010

      Sunna Design was founded

       

      Sunna Design was founded, and launched the first all-in-one solar street light as an outdoor lighting solution for rural Africa.

    • 2014

       

      Purchased by Carmanah Technologies

       

      Carmanah Illumination merges with Sol Inc.

    • 2016

       

      Obtaining the “factory of the future” label

       

      Sunna Design’s Factory of the Future project was awarded the label for its innovative, agile and low energy consumption. The factory also stands out for its unique concept that places the operator at the center of industrialization, thanks to digital technology. Thanks to this new industrial tool, Sunna Design has been able to triple its production capacity to 100,000 products per year.

    • 2017

       

      Launch of the EverGen series

       

      The EverGen M Series is a robust solar outdoor lighting system with the durability and quality Sol is known for. Designed from our 30+ years of expertise, this solar commercial light is configurable to meet various lighting applications. Whether you need a solar street light, park or path light, parking lot light, or a general area light, your EverGen will be customized for your project location to provide the light you need over the long term.Learn more about the EverGen.

    • 2019

       

      Solar lighting as a service

       

      Sunna Design starts in the North American market, and launches the first Solar Lighting as a Service program in America with multiple partners. Through partnerships with investment companies, this offer allows solar street lighting projects to be implemented as a turnkey service, payable monthly and fully financed.

       

       

    • 2020

       

      Purchase by Sunna Design

       

      Sunna Design acquired the North America’s leading solar lighting company, Sol. Sunna Design strengthens its leadership position and continues to accelerate its growth in the marketplace with this purchase. The acquisition provides the most comprehensive and competitive portfolio of products and services in the global market for smart, connected, stand-alone solar solutions.

    • 2021

       

      Signature of a contract for 50,000 solar streetlights in Togo

       

      Sunna Design has announced the signing of a €40 million contract with the Togolese government for the supply and installation for 24 months and the maintenance of 50,000 solar streetlights over 12 years. Financed by the French Ministry of Finance, the contract is part of the CIZO project, which aims to provide electricity to 500,000 rural households, or 1.5 million people, in 12,000 villages.

    • Atlanta GA solar

      2023

       

      Expansion to Atlanta, GA

       

      Sol continues its expansion and opens a regional office in Atlanta to support its customers on the east coast better. In the lighting industry epicenter to facilitate manufacturing needs and clients along the sunbelt.

    Our technological solutions

     

    At Sol by Sunna Design, we believe that sustainable lighting is not only good for the environment, but also good for business and for people. By providing reliable and energy-efficient lighting solutions, we help our customers save money on electricity bills, reduce their maintenance costs, and enhance the safety and security of their spaces. We’re bringing brighter solutions to your business and communities through our industry leading best practices. 

     

     

    Want to join our team?

     

    When you join the Sol by Sunna Design team you will participate in social and environmental impact on a global scale. Thanks to our dedicated staff, our products stand alone and we’re proud of the work we accomplish.