Illuminating
the Margins.
Solar-powered street lighting for rural communities in Sri Lanka.
A community-led proposal for off-grid solar LED street lighting. The project looks beyond the lamp itself to consider who uses it, who maintains it, and how it can keep working over time.
The full project report will be available here.
The challenge.
Inadequate public lighting limits safe movement and activity after dark. Extending electrical infrastructure is only part of the problem: public lighting also needs funding, maintenance, and long-term local ownership.
The proposal.
Standalone solar panels, battery storage, and LED luminaires along key village roads. The design proposes local installation and routine maintenance, with modular components that can be serviced individually.
The wider system.
The overview maps the needs of residents, women and vulnerable groups, road users, local businesses, government, and the environment. It connects clean energy, safer public spaces, and climate-conscious design.
Engineering for the community,
with the community in mind.
A team effort.
Team photograph to be added.
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