Since 2014, ESOM designs, installs and maintains solar lighting infrastructure for governments, institutions and businesses in Benin and West Africa.
Company created in Cotonou, Benin. Beginning of activities in the solar energy sector.
Installation of the first solar streetlights in Cotonou's urban markets.
Projects in multiple Beninese cities. Partnerships with the government's PAG program.
Launch of solar traffic lights and first solar power plants for military sites.
Porto-Novo Ring Road (796 streetlights), Natitingou military base. Smart Tracker deployment.
Route des Pêches (1,231 streetlights), Ouidah (1,043). ESOM surpasses 5,000 installed streetlights.
MEA Markets 'Best Solar Design & Installation Company 2025 – Benin'. ESOM × Sun King partnership. Launch of the Origines Light Tour.
A unique national initiative combining solar installation, youth training in solar trades and cultural events. The Origines Light Tour travels across Benin to illuminate communities, train the next generation of solar technicians and celebrate local heritage.
MEA Markets — 2025
Global 100 — 2025
Founder & CEO
Renewable energy engineer with over 15 years of experience in the solar sector in West Africa.
Technical Director
Expert in sizing and installing large-scale photovoltaic systems.
Commercial Director
Specialist in public procurement and institutional relations.
Project Manager
Coordination of nationwide public lighting projects.
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