Power That Works the Way You Do

Across Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, the Lumos L1 is built to fit into real life - not the other way around.

Energy access isn’t one-size-fits-all. A tailor running a workshop in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, a family in rural West Cote D'Ivoire switching on lights for the first time, a trader in Ogun keeping her computer running through a long afternoon: each of them needs something different from their power supply. The Lumos L1 is designed with exactly that in mind.

At the heart of the L1 is something straightforward but important: it supports both AC and DC appliances. That might sound like a technical detail, but for most households and small businesses, it’s the difference between a system that fits their lives and one that asks them to change the way they live.

Nigeria: Keeping the Business and the Home Running

In Nigeria, most households already own appliances. Televisions, fans, lights, phone chargers - and for micro-businesses, the tools of the trade: sewing machines, hair clipper and dryers, printing equipment, workshop tools. These are AC appliances, and for good reason: they’re more readily available, more affordable, and easier to maintain than their DC equivalents.

For many, the existing alternative is a generator: expensive to run, noisy, and dependent on fuel costs that fluctuate without warning. The Lumos L1 lets households and businesses step away from that cycle. Rather than replacing existing appliances or rewiring the way they work, customers can simply plug in what they already own and get on with things.

“When I had an urgent virtual meeting around 9 pm and there was no light or fuel at that moment, if not for L1, I would not have been able to attend the meeting.”  - Olanrewaju Azeezat, Ifo, Nigeria

For micro-businesses, reliable AC power means work doesn’t stop when the grid does.They can save over 70% of fuel costs by switching to Lumos power. For households, it means the light stays on, the fan keeps running, and daily life doesn’t have to reorganise itself around access to electricity.

Côte d’Ivoire: First Access, Real Possibility

In Côte d’Ivoire, the story is different yet just as significant. Many of the communities where Lumos operates are off-grid, and customers are accessing reliable electricity for the first time. That means starting from scratch: getting appliances, working out what’s available, and figuring out what makes sense to buy.

Here too, AC appliances are the practical choice. They’re more accessible in local markets, more affordable upfront, and simpler to maintain over time. A system that supports AC from the start means customers can equip their homes with what’s actually available to them, rather than hunting for specialist DC alternatives.

For many households, lighting is the first priority - and not just inside the home. Lights at the front of the house improve visibility after dark, which matters for safety and security. Children can study in the evening. Families can gather comfortably. The home becomes a place where more is possible once the sun goes down.

“I am happy because thanks to Lumos my children are now at home, and many people come to my house to watch the news.” - Kone Abdoulaye, Dioulabougou, Côte d’Ivoire.

For small villages and camps, the impact is practical and immediate. For instance medical visits in villages and camps, where light sources were limited after dark, can now use bright Lumos lights to provide better health care to the communities. Not only making for a safer, more comfortable way to diagnose and attend to patients, but also improving work and living conditions.

A System That Meets Local Power Needs

The Lumos L1 isn’t just about what customers can do today. Its plug and play capacity means households can immediately start using their electrical appliances, without fear of running out of power, or needing to upgrade or replace the whole system.

“I’ve had continuous electricity for 18 months.”  - Sanogo Louzou, Dioulabougou, Côte d’Ivoire

Backed by ongoing customer support and structured service processes, the L1 is designed to keep running reliably, and to keep customers supported when they need it. That combination of capacity, flexibility, and consistent service is what turns a solar system into something people genuinely depend on.

Whether it’s a small business in Nigeria reducing its reliance on a generator, or a family in Côte d’Ivoire switching on a light for the first time, the outcome is the same: more control, more comfort, and better living conditions for families and communities alike.