SOKOYO, a leading manufacturer of solar street lights, has successfully installed 252 sets of lighting units for QatarEnergy's solar power project in Ras Laffan and Masaieed, Qatar. The installation, completed in July, was part of a project being built by Samsung C&T Corp. The split solar street lights were customized at the customer's request to facilitate easy maintenance, demonstrating SOKOYO's ability to tailor solutions to specific client needs.
Ms. Kathy, senior procurement manager for Samsung, praised the company's performance: "SOKOYO provided us with a specially customized solution for our power station. The entire solar street lighting system consistently met our expectations for brightness, battery life and overall reliability." This endorsement underscores SOKOYO's reputation for delivering high-quality, dependable products in demanding environments.
Founded in 2008, SOKOYO has manufactured over one million lighting units installed across Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. The company differentiates itself by manufacturing its own LED modules, solar panels, batteries, light housings, and light poles. This vertical integration ensures quality control and allows for rapid customization. Additionally, SOKOYO holds third-party certifications for European Union and other international safety and reliability standards, qualifying its products for global markets. The company is also regularly appointed to bodies that establish national and industry standards, reflecting its leadership in the solar lighting sector.
SOKOYO's product line includes all-in-one solar street lights, all-in-two solar street lights, and split-type solar street lights. These products can be controlled remotely via IoT technology, enhancing safety and efficiency. By relying on solar power, they are immune to disruptions in oil and gas supplies, making them a resilient choice for infrastructure projects.
As the industry shifts toward "system-level R&D," SOKOYO is focused on reducing customer costs by enhancing reliability and resistance to extreme temperatures. The company is developing smart lighting and IoT applications to improve efficiency and is promoting modular production, intelligent manufacturing, and standardized process management. Its research team of seven engineers, some with over two decades of experience, develops technology for a wide range of environments and customer needs.
SOKOYO has demonstrated its capability to handle diverse climatic challenges. In Uganda, it supplied 1,000 light sets to improve safety on a busy expressway between Kampala and Jinja, providing the first nighttime lighting on a 22-kilometer section crowded with trucks, buses, and motorcycles. In Yemen and the UAE, its lights use LED modules designed to cope with heat, sun, and sand. The company also supplied more than 2,000 light units to Saudi Arabia's NEOM project as part of the Saudi 2030 Vision plan.
To ensure product performance, SOKOYO offers test facilities where customers can try out different light configurations. These include an 1,100-square-meter darkroom with roads up to four lanes, allowing designers to verify light distribution and eliminate dark areas. Batteries undergo rigorous testing for crushing, heat, cold, vibration, overcharging, and drops. LED modules are subjected to salt spray for up to 72 hours to confirm corrosion resistance.
SOKOYO's commitment to quality is further evidenced by its participation in formulating eight national and industry standards, including the "General Technical Specification for Solar Photovoltaic Lighting Devices" in 2025. Its products meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, and its batteries comply with the CB scheme, recognized in more than 50 countries. The company also promotes "zero false labeling" to enhance the industry's reputation and designs products to minimize light pollution, limiting disruption to wildlife and the public.
